“I’m going to fucking kill you and feed what’s left of you to the hounds at Chànggē Shuĭ. I’ll slice you from throat to cock—” “I see dirty talk is one of your more noteworthy skills,” the vampire purred. “We would have been wonderful allies, darling. I’m a far better lover than he ever was.” He leaned forward. “Let me change your mind, sweet bloodling. There’s still time to turn your back on him, to come to my side.” “I’d rather eat acid.”