Of Blood and Desire
she offered as I walked in.
“That would be lovely, thank you.”
Melissa moved with an effortless grace as she poured steaming liquid into delicate porcelain cups. The rich scent of chamomile filled the air as she handed me one, taking a seat opposite me in the sitting room.
“You’re a sweet girl, Cameron,” she mused, watching me carefully as she took a slow sip. “A pity, really.”
I paused, my cup halfway to my lips. “Pardon?”
Melissa tilted her head slightly, a small, almost amused smile playing at her lips. “You’re full of hope, darling. And it’s a shame because I fear you won’t like the reality of being mated to my son.”
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