“Yes, you are a stubborn one, aren’t you?” “You like me that way.” I speak before I can second-guess myself. “I do.” He speaks so quickly that I know he hasn’t given much thought to the words, much less the sentiment behind them. My heart begins to race. The world narrows once more, focused only on him. On the vampir leisurely stalking toward me. As if he intends to devour me whole.