139 - All In Due Time

"Now I see why the gun is so close to your heart."His lips trailed the base of her neck, till he could pick the pendant of her necklace with his teeth, grazing her skin in the process. "Isn't it?"

She shuddered. "It is."

"Who gave it to you?"

She was trying to pull away. He was letting all her plans slip away from her.

"I don't think that is important."

"Was it part of the military supplies?"

"It really isn't---."

His fangs bit into her skin, and a gasp tumbled from her mouth.

"Who?"

"George. It was a gift. He got into the Capital's military before I did."

"A gift. Twice now, I see."

His hands went slack around her and Zezi was very grateful for the wall that had been close enough for her to lean against for support. She shook her head, fighting to block off her side of the bond while she tried to steady her breathing.

It wasn't working, but he could do it, why couldn't she?!

Maybe because she was distracted.

He always had her so flustered.

This was ridiculous!

She had to do bett