Chapter 45

"We're pretty much like vampires when it comes to aging," Ty continued. "We hit our physiological peak then more or less stop. Fortunately we have a very minimal reproductive rate or Zend would be overrun."

"Yeah, plus the fact that Zendir soldiers are in high demand as mercenaries in a bunch of other dimensions. We don't age much but we can be killed." Kaz grinned.

I finished my espresso and set the cup down on the table in front of us. "Enough of the depressing stuff. I've got four days left in Las Vegas, which coincides nicely with your vacation."

Kaz shrugged and I knew he'd checked my reservation status, which made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

"So, any ideas on how we should spend them?"

I looked at Kaz but it was Ty who answered, "Naked."

At that we all laughed, breaking a lot of the tension of the last few minutes.

Kaz nuzzled the top of my shoulder, licking at the tooth mark he'd left there the night before. "Well," he said. "We could go down to the Dungeon Club fo