Single White Vampire (Argeneau, #3)

by Lynsay Sands

also the reason she was now so weak. He was feeling a bit better. A bit. He’d guess that if he could get another couple of quarts of blood, he’d be back to his old self. “Where are we going?” Chris asked as they waited for the elevator to arrive. “I’m taking her upstairs to lie down.” “No.” Kate suddenly forced herself to straighten. She managed the attempt, but swayed weakly. “We should go to the hospitality suite.” “You’re in no shape to go to some stupid hospitality suite,” Lucern argued. “You need something sweet and rest. To rebuild…” He paused, not wishing to say more in front of Chris. “I just have to sit there. They’ll have refreshments,” Kate insisted. She turned to Chris. “Are they almost done with the awards?” “Yes. Another half-hour, I would think.” The editor glanced at Lucern as the elevator doors opened and they helped Kate aboard. “She should be okay in the hospitality suite. We can keep an eye on her. Chuck will have a fit if she doesn’t show.” Lucern remained silent as Chris pressed an elevator button. He wasn’t happy with the decision, but he didn’t want to jeopardize Kate’s job. And he would keep an eye on her. Chapter Eleven Kate tipped the bags over and watched everything she’d purchased tumble out onto the bed; then, she began to sort through the pile. Snatching the black sweater and black wool hat, she hurried to the closet and grabbed her black dress pants. She pulled them on quickly, donning the sweater, too, but stuffing the hat into a pocket. Th...