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him He can’t help it He’s a vampire” He leaned over and kissed her

soundly “I know you’re scared, but remember my promise We’re in

this together noon’t let you down And, love, please remember

anything I do, I do to protect you”

With those mysterious words, he turned As he walked toward the

gates of the arena, he shouted back to Rhys “What did he promise

you to try to get you to put off the tournament?”

“Half a hness”

Beck stopped in his tracks and turned to look at his cousin He had

a look of impressed awe on his face “You broke bastard You didn’t

have half a million before your sister cut you off”

Dante Dellacourt shrugged elegantly “If I’ to lie, I’m

going big There is no use in doing so halfway”

Beck shook his head and turned back “Take care of her, cos”

The vaallantly offered his arm