Twice Bitten Not Shy [Vampires of Eternity] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) by Lynne St. James Page A

wondered if the old woman was going to continue or had fallen asleep. “Nay, I do not sleep. I am having remembrances, I think you say.”
    They waited to see what she would say next. She appeared to be in a constant state of deterioration. Gwen could swear that there were more wrinkles on her aged face than there had been when they first sat down.
    “I searched for dis voman. I knew she vas in England. The family traveled a great distance to find her there. But it did not turn out as I had seen. She did not help him. She killed him. She took him from me, and for that I cursed her.”
    Gwen was intrigued despite herself. “What do you mean cursed her?”
    “I put a curse on her and all of her progeny.”
    “What do you mean, ‘progeny’?”
    Luminitsa looked at Roger and shrugged. “I thought you explained to her already.”
    “I tried, but she doesn’t believe me. That’s why I brought her here.”
    “I vish that this vas not so. Gvendolyn, you have to believe they are vampires. They are the progeny of the voman who killed my son. I have to destroy them all so she vill understand what it is like to lose those she loves.”
    “Wait.” Gwen was confused and uncertain, what this woman had to say was unbelievable. She knew that Sebastian and Christian were vampires, and they had spoken of being twice cursed. Could this all be true? “How can you do this? It is not anyone’s fault except for the woman who killed your son.”
    “No, you are vrong. She is evil. She is vampire. She could have saved him but killed him. Left him to lie there in the forest like an animal.”
    “Okay, so say this is all true, why the other vampires, if they even do exist.”
    “You know they do. I can see it in your mind. You think you love them, but they are the animals. They need to be destroyed.”
    Roger sharply looked at Gwen. “You knew and argued with me? Why would you do that?”
    “Roger, please. Calm down. You can’t possibly believe this crazy woman.”
    “Yes, and you know it’s true. They will suck you dry and leave you dead after they make you their whore.”
    “No, you’re wrong. I think you are as crazy as she is.”
    “Silly voman, you have no idea what they vill do to you. You need to listen to your man. Let us help you.”
    “First off, he is not my man anymore. And secondly, I don’t need your help.”
    Gwen had sat through more than enough. She needed time to think. The opening was on Friday. She was already confused by everything, and this was only making it worse. She had to leave. Now.
    She stood up and brushed off Roger’s hand. “Listen to me, both of you. You are wrong. Sebastian and Christian are nothing like you are saying. They are decent men just trying to make a living. I don’t want to hear any more.”
    “But, Gwen, honey, please. You have to listen.”
    “No, Roger. I’m done listening. This is over now. I don’t want to discuss this ever again.”
    “Gvendolyn, you are making a big mistake…you vill be very sorry. I promise you.”
    Gwen turned at the front door. “That may be so, but I have a feeling not as sorry as you both will be if you try to interfere with their lives. Roger, I think it best if you stay away from me for a while.”

Chapter 17
     
    Gwen pulled the door shut behind her and made her way to her car. But where should she go? Should she warn the guys or just go home and try to forget all of this? She backed out of the driveway and drove, not sure what she was going to do after all she had learned this evening. But for tonight she needed safety, the solace of her own bed, and her teddy bear, something familiar to hold on to. The nightmares of her childhood appeared to be her real life now. Her life had turned into a romance novel. She could only hope now that it had a happy ending.
    Finally she was home, but apparently she had company. What the fuck? Haven’t I had enough tonight already? Apparently not, since there was a black car parked in her driveway, which