All modern vampires are descended from her blood.”
“And yours,” I say. Mom xxx As if to belie this observation, my baby’s growing pains kick into gear while I lean against the door. The power of the human collective truly is a remarkable thing. “My warrior Queen, I do not wish to battle with you today. How ironic that we constantly dream of beautiful things until we receive them and begin then to dream of simpler times. He leaves a basket of miniature bath products on the vanity, having grabbed it from a supply closet as he led us to the room. God, how he’s changed me. But you’re going to tell me anyway.”
“I have fathered fifteen thousand sons and thirteen thousand daughters, none living who are trueborn heirs to my throne.”
My heart thunders
