a rare moment of tranquility. It was a welcome respite, allowing Zara to escape the lingering shadows of that fateful day momentarily. Engaging in the ordinary

graciously granted her the necessary space and time to comprehend the profound truth that her beloved companion h

f her partner. Ethan refrained from pressuring her into discussing her feelings, understanding the importance of solitude

experiencing would eventually subside, leaving her unscathed. Upon catching sight of the burn mark on her posterior as s

his latent witchcraft abilities. The gravity of Ethan's threat against Cole was not lost on

ly been responsible for Cole's demise left him utterly incredulous. The fact that Nathan remained oblivious to the glaring signs that something was amiss further ignited Ethan's fury.

you intend to pursue? Ethan's voice ema

d, her voice quivering with emotion. In response, he grac

as she reflected upon her lack of communication with Ashley. Before her involvement with Natha

ding your hospitality," he expressed with a gent

with you," he disclosed, his hand ne

ssing her desire to lay ey

rily, carefully selecting his words. "She may appear slightly altered," he fin

He deftly shifted the conversation, a mischie

adually regained consciousness, she became aware of a distinct presence beside her in the bed. Gently openin

elf and her infant. Ethan swiftly burst into the room, his gaze darting anxiously between the two women. As he absorbed the disconcerting tableau that unfolded before

had awakened," Zara remarked, arching an eyebrow inquisitively. The unfamil

artners? If so, what was the reason behind h

anion," the woman uttered with a discernible British inflection. Zara, in turn, found herself enveloped

las, you are not." The blonde arched her eyebrows

her attention to the person seated before her, she was astounded to find that the blonde individual had become a brunette whom she had grown fond of. Zara's jaw dropped in disbelief. Another wave of Ethan's hand reversed the transformation, returning t

eclared, her smile reveali

clarify your statement? Zara utt

w me to elaborate further: my previous partner exhibited a rather unkind and unpleasant demeanor. His sole desire was to experience a sense of immense power. He would refuse to provide me with blood, leaving me feeling incredibly thirsty. The sensation in my throat would be akin to a raging inferno. He would find amusement in the situation. The gentleman in question was devoid

rker who had grown to become her closest confidant, was indeed a vampire left her utterly ast

, "I possess remarkably potent cloaking capabilities." Ethan nonchalantly elucidated, "I

an has informed me about the events that transpired." She continued