Bound by Blood by Amanda Ashley

Author:Amanda Ashley [Ashley, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf, mobi
Tags: Vampires, Romance, fantasy
ISBN: 9781420121322
Goodreads: 10422756
Publisher: Zebra
Published: 2011-09-27T00:00:00+00:00

Zack lingered in the shower, scrubbing away the dried blood and sweat that clung to him, along with the stink of the dungeon. From what little he had seen, the Romanian vampires lived like Old World royalty. He much preferred his own way. Unfortunately, it looked like Kaitlyn would be staying here until her father deemed it was safe for her to leave, although there was no telling when that would be.

So, he could either stay here with Kaitlyn and make the best of it, or head back to Tahoe alone. He thought about the casino. Scherry could run it without him for as long as necessary.

Zack snorted softly. Like it or not, he figured he would be staying here for the duration, however long that might be.

Stepping out of the shower, he toweled off. One of the best things about being a vampire was how quickly he recovered. His wounds were already healing. Once he fed, the healing process would speed up; by tomorrow night, he’d be as good as new.

He donned the black pants and dark blue sweater Kaitlyn had left for him. While pulling on a pair of soft black leather boots, he had the discomfiting feeling that the clothing belonged to her father, since he and Drake were roughly the same height and weight. He seemed to recall Katy mentioning that he reminded her of her father.

After running a comb through his hair, he left the room. His footsteps made no sound as he made his way to the library. He found Kaitlyn inside, reading a book.

She looked up when he entered the room, a smile of welcome lighting her face.

“You look much better.”

“Thanks. I feel better.” He’d feel more like his old self again once he’d fed, but that would have to wait.

“Would you like a tour of the Fortress?” Kaitlyn asked, setting the book aside.

“Sure.”

“Come on, then,” she said, taking him by the hand.

He had already seen the main floor. The other levels were all downstairs. And underground. Being a vampire, he could appreciate that.

The first floor down held the kitchen, a dining hall, and a laundry room. A low hum of conversation filled the air. Two women were in the kitchen preparing dinner; another woman was folding a load of wash. They all smiled at Zack and Kaitlyn. They were all human and seemed remarkably happy.

As Zack and Kaitlyn were leaving, a woman with curly brown hair and brown eyes entered the dining room.

“Hello, Kaitlyn,” she said pleasantly.

“Hi, Northa.” Kaitlyn hesitated, then said, “Zack, this is Northa. She’s been with us for a long time.”

“Pleased to meet you,” Zack said. He stared at the woman. Her name sounded vaguely familiar. And then he remembered why. This was the woman who had offered to satisfy his thirst.

Kaitlyn and Northa exchanged a few pleasantries, and then, with a last glance in Zack’s direction, Northa excused herself and disappeared into the kitchen.

“I take it she knows I refused her offer,” Zack said dryly.

Kaitlyn shrugged. “It’s no big deal.

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