Microsoft Word - Kerrelyn Sparks - [Love at Stake 2] - Vamps and the City by Riviani

Author:Riviani [Riviani]
Format: epub
Published: 2010-12-24T00:44:02.871000+00:00

"I agree." Maria Consuela said. "Adam must be a Vamp."

Darcy sighed. "Since you know which men to eliminate, let's go ahead with the orchid

ceremony. Take two orchids from the fridge and meet us in the foyer in five minutes."

They agreed. Darcy took the elevator to the second floor of the penthouse and asked all

the men to come to the foyer. She sent Gregori to fetch Adam and the second

cameraman. She arranged the men in two lines on the grand staircase. Then, she quickly

moved across the foyer so she could be far away when Adam arrived.

The five lady judges marched into the foyer, their heads held high. They formed a line

under the huge chandelier.

"Gentlemen," Gregori announced, "two of you will be going home tonight. The limo is

waiting downstairs. You'll know you're leaving when you receive a black orchid. Are

you ready?"

As the men nodded, Bernie panned the camera over their faces.

"One more announcement before we begin," Gregori continued. "The amount of the

prize money has just gone up. Now, the winner of The Sexiest Man on Earth will

receive two million dollars."

The women gasped. Bart caught their reactions on his camera, while Bernie recorded

the men's.

"Lady Pamela, you may begin." Gregori motioned for her to step forward.

She moved forward, holding two black orchids. "We look forward to furthering our

acquaintance with those of you who will remain. Now, for the orchids." She took a deep

breath. "Nicholas of Chicago."

Nicholas, dressed in a clean set of clothes, trudged down the stairs to accept the orchid.

"Sorry I dropped you." He went back up the stairs and accepted condolences from the

other men.

"Antonio of Madrid," Lady Pamela announced.

With a crestfallen expression, Antonio accepted the orchid. "I am tho thorry."

Darcy glanced at Adam. Of all the remaining men, he alone looked sad. He wandered

off to his room without looking back. The judges, host, and cameramen went to the

portrait room for the final revelation of the evening. Darcy joined them.

"Two million dollars!" Cora Lee grinned. "Land sakes, our new master will be filthy

rich!"

"Yes, but we must make sure he is a vampire," Princess Joanna warned.

"Oh, Darcy, do tell us that after tonight, we will be rid of all the pesky mortals," Lady

Pamela begged.

"I can't say." Darcy retrieved the special flashlight from the wall safe. She handed it to

Gregori and whispered in which order to reveal the men. Then, she dimmed the lights.

The women settled on the couches, their faces bright with excitement.

Gregori approached the portraits. "Tonight, you eliminated Antonio of Madrid." He

flipped on the flashlight. Instantly, Antonio's white fangs appeared.

"Oh, dear." Lady Pamela winced. "I was so sure a vampire would never have a speech

impediment."

"And you eliminated Nicholas from Chicago."

Gregori shone the light on Nicholas's portrait. For a tense moment, the women stared at

his picture. Nothing happened.

"Yes!" Cora Lee bounced to her feet. "He's a mortal!"

"I did it!" Lady Pamela jumped up, grinning. "I discovered one of the mortals."

The women hugged each other, laughing.

Gregori popped open a bottle of Bubbly Blood. "This calls for a celebration." He poured

seven glasses full. Darcy helped him serve the judges.

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