Cured By Blood: A Vampire Pregnancy Romance by Samantha Snow Page B

was as well.
    “So, what about athletics? Can I run super-fast and jump really high?”
    “Actually, yes, your body is a honed predatory machine.”
    Tara bit her lip, looking around the indoor garden before she remembered the ball room. She hurried out, Dru trailing behind with a smirk of interest. As soon as she was through the double doors, she ran across the room. She was afraid for a moment that she wouldn’t be able to stop herself in time, but even as the thought crossed her mind, her muscles tensed and she pivoted in place.
    Starting at the back wall, she took off again. As she approached the control room with the door above, she leaped.  To her surprise, and relief, her hands caught the rail in time to allow her to vault over, landing in front of the second floor door. She bent over in laughter.
    “Well, I suppose that is one way to test it out. Feel better now?”
    “Yes! Very much so. That is amazing!”
    Dru laughed with her as she jumped down, landing in a crouch before standing upright and then tackling him. They fell on the floor, laughing hysterically. The pent up emotions getting the well needed release.
    “Wow, this is amazing!”
    “I couldn’t agree more.”
    Tara smiled as she looked into his eyes. She kissed him, feeling her passion wanting to burst within her. She knew if she kept up, they would do nothing but spend every moment in bed. She didn’t know where to start, though, what to do. They bounced to their feet, Dru shaking his head and still chuckling.
    She was thrilled to hear such a rich sound coming from him. Lately he had been so somber, so worried, as she slipped further and further away. Having her here and knowing that she would be here for ages to come had transformed him.
    Of course, now they had a new concern. But at least this concern was not fear of her death and definitive end. Although, as she thought about the growth in her, the babies that she would have, the world seemed to tilt around her. She still wasn’t able to wrap her head around it.
    Dru’s phone vibrated and he pulled it from his pocket to check the screen.
    “Well, the construction crew is here. I’m going to get them started. I will see you in a bit, love.”
    Tara kissed him, the kiss going deeper and longer than she intended. Dru pulled back shaking his head and smiling. Tara watched him walk down the hall before turning back to the ballroom. She had a sudden urge to spin around in circles. She walked into the middle and held her hands out to her sides, only to be interrupted by her own cell’s vibrations.
    “Oh shit.”
    Cyndi was calling. She almost didn’t answer before realizing she would need to get this over with soon. Her friend needed to know the truth and she wanted her there as the pregnancy progressed.
    “Hey.”
    “Oh my god! You had me worried sick! It’s been almost a week!”
    “I’m so sorry. Things have been…complicated.” Tara sighed, unsure how to even begin.
    “You sound different. How are you?”
    “I’m doing really well, actually.”
    “Well, that’s good to hear. Surprising, actually. The last time we had much of a conversation you were worried that things were progressing faster than normal, and that your timeline was speeding up. Did you get on better medication?”
    “Hm, I guess you could say that.”
    “Ok…Tara, what’s going on?”
    “Actually, I think, maybe, that you should come visit. It would be better to talk about this in person, and I really miss you! It would be nice to see your face again.”
    “Yeah, sure, I can do that. I’m just sitting at home now. I could make it there in an hour, if that’s good for you?”
    “Yes, an hour is great. I will let the guards know.”
    “Guards?”
    “Uh, yes. My guy is kind of loaded, and careful. Apparently he has had issues with some former fans or something, so he has a guards to keep certain people out. My protective prince.”
    “If you say so. Well, I will be there. See you then, girl.”
    “See