Chapter 198

He looked at Paul, and there was a hint of worry in Ran's eyes. "I'm not sure that I can do this. I want to …" He looked at me apologetically. "I want to eat her."

Paul rolled his eyes. "Stand in line."

I scowled at him.

"No really," Ran said anxiously. "I feel the vampire in her, and I want to damage it."

Paul placed his hand on Ran's shoulder. "Stand down," he growled.

Ran's anxiety began to fade.

"Better?" Paul asked.

Ran nodded in obvious relief. "Yes. Much." He looked at me apologetically. "I'm sorry, Kim. This is not as easy as one would think."

I nodded in understanding. "Believe me, I know. But other than a desire to shred me to pieces, how do you feel?"

He smiled. "Pretty damn good."