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Ronan and Dominic thrust their bared wrists out to the other, then Dominic spoke ‘This blood oath is between Ronan andfringe vampires in Paradise City’

Ronan took his turn ‘This blood oath is between Do Tatiana and the unspoken request he has yet to reveal’

Mortalis nodded ‘Seal the oath’

Each ht it to his mouth, and bit Dominic sed a mouthful of Ronan’s blood as Ronan did the saed

‘This blood oath is sealed and witnessed,’ Mortalis said

‘Sealed and witnessed,’ Katsu else?’ the shadeux asked

‘No’ Dominic unrolled his shirtsleeve ‘Escort Katsumi to her suite Ronan and I require privacy’

Katsuh?’

‘Perhaps’ Depending on how things ith Ronan, Do

She left with Mortalis, then Ronan retook his seat Dominic returned to the bar for his wine

‘So, Doainst you?’ Ronan’s tone made it clear he expected some minor insult

Wine in hand, Dominic returned to the couch ‘My blood has been stolen’

‘How?’ Ronan’s curt expression disappeared ‘By who?’

‘The how is not important The who is Maddoc, but I don’t know if he still has it If he doesn’t, it’s already in the hands of the witches’

‘Aliza? I assuot turned to stone She must have promised to undo Doc’s curse’ Ronan scrubbed a hand over his face ‘The dark power she could conjure with your blood … ’ He sed and looked at Dominic ‘But, then, you know that’

‘I do’ Dominic nodded, sipped his wine ‘Which is why I want it back No e acceptable?’

‘By any means’ Dominic leaned forward ‘Just keep Maddoc alive I want to kill him myself’

Chrysabelle settled onto the chaise beside Mal Creek sat across from them A KM slayer, an anathema noble, and a coe joke

‘What do you want to talk about?’ Creek asked