Pixie Dust (Pixie Dust Chronicles 1)

“Doesn’t surprise me. I thought you were going to go after the chairs next. That’d be pretty rough on the company dental plan.”

“Ha! Ha! Very funny.” I replied, slamming the door behind me.

I wasn’t sure how long I slept but I woke up in a much better mood. My stomach growled. Oh, you’ve got to me kidding me! I ate enough to last me a week! Nope, I was definitely hungry again. There was a soft knock on the door as Leo said, “Karli, can I come in?”

“Yeah, go ahead.” I Iooked over at the alarm clock to see what time it was. Oh shit! It’s after eleven! I slept for twelve hours! Are you kidding me? Christ, I was supposed to have been at work by six.

He opened the door and smiled. “I could sense that you were awake. I hope I’m not bothering you.”

“No, Leo you’re not. I still don’t appreciate you making me come here against my will, but I don’t want to be mad at you.”

“Good my darling, because as entertaining as that was, I would much rather spend our time together doing more constructive things.”

“Why didn’t you wake me up? I’m really late for work. And why are you not down at the bar?”

“I gave you the night off.” He smiled. “It’s one of the perks you get for being the favorite.”

“Jesus Leo! I don’t want the other girls to think I’m getting special treatment!”

“Don’t worry my dear,” he said. “I told them you were still suffering from a terrible head cold but you expected to be in tomorrow evening. To answer your other question, I have one of my men taking lead in my absence.”

“Oh, okay. Thanks.” My stomach growled again, making me think of food. “Hey Leo, can I ask you a question?”

“Of course you can.” He replied.

“Well, I’ve been wondering something lately. When was the last time you had blood?”

He smiled. “Excluding the small taste of yours, the night we officially met. I believe you remember Natasha.”

“How could I forget?” I said bitterly.

His grin got even bigger. “Why do you ask?”

“Well, because it’s been almost a month. Didn’t you say you require blood every month or so?”

“Yes, you are correct. Are you offering?”

Cripes, here comes the blush. “No…..um, I was wondering something else though.”

“And that would be?” He asked.

“Are you planning to find a…donor soon?” Please say no!

“Maybe.” He replied. “If that bothers you, I could always visit a blood bank.”

“Didn’t you say that tasted bad?”

“It’s nearly unbearable.” His fangs lengthened a little. “I’d much prefer present company.”

“Does drinking blood always lead to having sex?”

“Typically yes. It makes the experience much more pleasurable for both parties.” Oh, I have no doubts about that anymore!

“Did you sleep with Natasha the night we met?”

“Yes.”

“Oh.”