Life in Moonlight: The Primigenio Tales: Book 1 by Alison Beightol

Author:Alison Beightol [Beightol, Alison]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction
ISBN: 9780578184609
Publisher: Schattenseite
Published: 2016-09-30T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

He Was the Oldest Living Vampire and He Seemed Lovesick

Eamon pulled up to the house of Marta Jimenez-de Castillo, the vampire who contacted Grant a week ago, and surveyed the surroundings. The white, Spanish Colonial-style home blended well with the other large houses in the neighborhood. This was his first visit to the old money area of Tampa called Culbreath Isles. He appreciated the security and beauty of the area but the close proximity of the homes would have been the deal breaker for him.

As he walked to the door, he felt the presence of this vampire. It floated in the air and caressed him like a warm, summer breeze. The source of the marker, Marta, stood at the door. She smiled graciously at him before lowering her head in a gesture of submission.

“Mr. Rutherford, it’s a great privilege to have you in my home. Please come in.” Marta extended her hand to Eamon.

Eamon looked into Marta’s face as he let go of her hand. A sense of familiarity poured over him and he studied her with increased scrutiny. The kinship was unusual. It was strong enough for him to notice but not strong enough for him to identify with precision. He suspected that she was part of him but he didn’t know how. Perhaps she was an offspring from one of Irina’s companions. His line was small so the family tree didn’t have many branches.

“I’m happy to meet you, Marta. Please call me Eamon.”

They walked down the hall to a large living room. Eamon sat down as she continued over to a console with liquor decanters. “Would you care for something to drink? I have a cognac you might enjoy. I also have your drink of choice, Glenlivet. Or if you prefer, I have a girl that lives with me that would be happy to satisfy any craving you might have.”

In a word, Marta was beautiful. She was tall and fair with blue-gray eyes that sparkled with charm. A black rhinestone-studded clip held her blond hair up in a loose knot and a few tendrils framed her face. Although she relaxed in her seat, her demeanor was elegant. When she was human, she without a doubt had been part of a noble family. She carried herself with the grace of a queen and her regal presence came from breeding not practice.

“The scotch will be fine.” He took the drink from her and swirled the amber liquid around. “Why don’t you tell me why you contacted my attorney?” he asked.

“I felt your presence in the city and I felt I should pay my respects. I know that sounds a bit archaic,” she said.

“I’m sure you understand that I keep to myself and avoid the company of our kind.” He inhaled the aroma of the liquor. “When you’re as old as I am, you aren’t as easily entertained as younger vampires are.” Eamon’s gaze narrowed on her. He guessed her to be no more than twenty-five or twenty-six in chronological years, but he was unsure of her age as a vampire.

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