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Yes, we ve got her.We re coming up now.She pocketed the phone and led the way across a vacant, marble lobby to a bankof elevators.Once inside, she pressed the button for the penthouse suite.Gabrielle immediately thought back to the private showing Jamie had done forher photographs.As the elevator stopped on the top floor and the mirroreddoors slid open, she had a dreadful feeling that her anonymous buyer was aboutto make himself known.The Minion thug who had her by the arms shoved her into the suite.Shestumbled forward and, in mere seconds, Gabrielle s dread became fact.A tall, dark-haired figure in a long black coat and sunglasses stood in frontof the wall of glass,Boston s nighttime skyline glowing behind him.He was asbig as any one of the warriors, and he projected the same air of confidence.The same cool menace.Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html Come in, he said, the boom of his deep voice rolling like a storm. Gabrielle Maxwell, it is a pleasure to finally meet you.I ve heard so muchabout you.Kendra went to his side and pet him adoringly. You brought me here for a reason, I assume, Gabrielle said, trying not tomourn the loss of Kendra s humanity or fear the dangerous being who madeKendra what she was. I ve become quite a fan of your work. He smiled without baring his teeth.Kendra was brushed aside with a rough hand. You take some interestingphotographs, Miss Maxwell.Unfortunately, I need you to stop.It s not goodfor my business.She tried to hold the calm, predatory gaze that she knew was peering at herfrom behind the dark glasses. What s your business? You know, aside, frombeing a diseased, bloodsucking leech.He chuckled. World domination, of course.Really, is there anything elseworth fighting for? I can think of a few things.A dark brow arched over the rim of his shades. Oh, Miss Maxwell, if you saylove or friendship, I may have to end this pleasant little introduction rightnow. He steepled his fingers, the rings on them sparkling in the dim light.She didn t like the way he was staring at her, sizing her up.His nostrilsflared slightly, and then he leaned forward. Come closer.Page 221ABC Amber Palm Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abcpalm.htmlWhen she didn t move, the big Minion at her back shoved her into motion.Shedrew up just an arm s length away from the vampire Master. You smell delicious, he hissed slowly. Like a flower, but there issomething.else.Someone has fed from you recently.A warrior? Don t botherto deny it, I can smell him on you.Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.htmlBefore she realized it, he grabbed her wrist, yanking her to him.With roughhands, he pushed her head to the side, moving the hair that concealed Lucan sbite and the other, more damning mark, beneath her left ear. A Breedmate, he growled, smoothing his fingertips over her skin. And newlyclaimed at that.You grow more fascinating by the second, Gabrielle.She didn t like the intimate way he whispered her name. Who bit you, Breedmate? Which one of the warriors did you permit betweenthose long, lovely legs? Go to hell, she said, through gritted teeth. Not going to tell me? He clucked his tongue, slowly shook his head. That sall right.We can find out soon enough.We can make him come to us.He drew back from her at last, and motioned for one of the Minion guards. Bring her to the roof.Gabrielle fought the grip of her captor, but she was no match for his brutestrength.She was forced toward a red exit sign and a door with an informationplacard affixed to it, marked Helipad Access. Wait! What about me? Kendra complained from within the suite. Oh, yes.Nurse K.Delaney, her dark Master said, as if just now rememberingher. 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