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“C–Can’t.” Danny licked his lips. “C–C–Contract.”
“Fuck the contract, Danny,” Dominic growled. “You’re more important than any stupid contract.”
“Ju–just a cow.”
It was official. Dominic’s heart was shattering all over the floor.
He pulled Danny to him and wrapped his arms around the frail man.
He could feel something that he thought might have been tears start streaming down his face as he listened to Danny’s soft cries.
For the first time in the hundreds of years that he had lived, Dominic hated the fact that he was a vampire. Not only was it breaking his heart, his need for blood was destroying the man he loved. Dominic felt like ripping out his fangs.
“You are not a cow, Danny,” Dominic whispered against Danny’s head as he gently stroked his hand down Danny’s side. “You are so much more than that. You’re smart and beautiful and so full of life.
And not only did you give me back my health, you taught me that there was more in the world than just drinking blood and ruling my coven. You gave me light and laughter and emotions and…and everything, Danny.”
When Danny didn’t respond, Dominic’s heart began to sink again.
He tilted his head back so he could see Danny’s face, only to cry out when he saw that Danny was unconscious. So much for spilling his heart. Danny hadn’t heard a word of it.
Dominic sighed and pulled Danny back to him. Maybe it was for the best. Danny obviously didn’t want him. He’d practically shouted as much. Dominic’s love was an unrequited love.
“Do you really mean that?”
Dominic tensed and turned to see Sully standing behind him.
“Mean what?”
“What you told Danny,” Sully said, looking a little pale. “Do you really love him?”
“I do.”
Sully’s forehead wrinkled. “What does it feel like?”
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Dominic’s eyebrows shot up in surprise. “Love?”
Sully nodded.
“I don’t know,” Dominic said. “It’s confusing. I want Danny to have everything in life he’s ever wanted, but I want to be the one to give it to him. Knowing he’s sick tears at my soul, especially since I can’t fix it. And being away from him…” Dominic swallowed hard and shook his head. “I’d rather have my fangs pulled out and never taste blood again than be separated from him.” Dominic glanced back down at Danny, more tears gathering in his eyes. “And yet, I know I will let him go because that’s what he wants.”
“Why would anyone ever want to feel that?”
Dominic chuckled sadly. “Because it’s the most amazing feeling in the world.”
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Chapter 9
Dominic nearly jumped out of his skin when Danny suddenly jackknifed up into the air and screamed. He tried to hold on to him, but Danny was fighting like his life depended on it. Not even him and Sully put together could hold the man down.
He grabbed Danny’s hands and held them down to the bed, slipping one of his legs over Danny’s thighs to hold him in place.
Danny was arching into the air, whimpering. His eyes were frantic as they darted wildly around the room.
“Please,” Danny groaned. “Hurt.”
“Ssshhh, I’ve got you, chéri, ” Dominic whispered softly. “I won’t let anything happen to you.” He glanced over at Sully. “When is that fucking doctor going to be here?”
“I’ll go check on him.” Sully jumped up from the bed and raced out of the room.
Dominic turned his attention back to the man pinned beneath him.
He reached over and stroked his hand down the side of Danny’s face, frowning when Danny turned into his hand, whimpering. He seemed to almost be seeking Dominic’s touch.
Deciding to go with his gut instinct, Dominic began to run his hands all over Danny’s body, moving his hand under the sheet when Danny began to quiet down. “Does that feel good, chéri?”
Danny nodded. “Burning up,” Danny panted heavily.
Dominic paused. “You’re burning up?”
“Hot.”
Danny was right. His skin was very hot to the touch. “Does it hurt when I touch you, Danny?”
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“No.” Danny’s head flopped from side to side. “Feels good. Cool.
Makes burn go away.”
Dominic arched an eyebrow but started running his hands over Danny’s skin again. His jaw almost dropped when Danny sighed deeply and leaned toward him, settling. Dominic scooted Danny closer then continued stroking his hands over the man’s burning skin.