Burning fingertips on her skin

[Music recommendation: Earned it – The Weeknd]

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"Perhaps you can find someone a little less sane. Don't get disheartened, I didn't mean to upset you," his last words were so wickedly gentle, she felt as though he was coaxing her.

Sienna stopped breathing for a moment when she felt Lemiel's knuckles travel down the side of her neck, pushing down her collar just enough for him to feel her pulse. The warmth from his gentle touch was unsettling.

"I-it is getting late, Master Lemiel. I should prepare your bath now."

"So eager to leave, hmm?"

"I only intend to do my job as I should."

His lips curled into a crooked smile. "Of course."

He pulled away and sat back on the couch. She was relieved by this, but the relief didn't last long when she heard what the vampire said next.

"It has been a while since I last tasted your blood. Come here so I can take a sip."