That is, when they weren't looking at Victoria with a slightly more primal emotion.That is, when they weren't looking at Victoria with a slightly more primal emotion. After dinner, I went outside. I stood on the patio overlooking the Mediterranean, drink in hand, and watched the lights by myself. Inside, my wife was the center of attention. A light, tickling scratch ran across the back of my neck. Victoria's soft lips brushed my cheek. (It's that vampire stealth thing again.) "You are alone?" she asked. "Do you enjoy this, David?" "Well... You were surrounded, and I -- really didn't have anything to say," I said softly, giving her a return kiss on the cheek. She slipped an arm through mine, and lay her head on my shoulder. "David, I must teach you how to use your vampire sensuality to make your- self more... attractive. At night, your power can -- accent -- anything that may be attractive to a woman. Is what makes it easier to attract prey than waiting for them to look you in the eye." She paused, stroking my arm. I trembled, and she kissed my shoulder through the formal jacket. "I am sorry, but it is reflex? -- action for me. |