"That's fine, I only need you and your friends to deal with the Umbrashnuls' leaders." The Vampire Empress said, waving her hand dismissively.
"Now, on a completely unrelated note, would you mind if I have a taste? I've been holding back, but you smell absolutely wonderful."
Marcus' eyes went wide when he saw the hungry look in the empress' eyes as she stared at his neck and licked her lips.
This brought him back to a memory that he would rather not recall, when Vesairous had said something similar.
His answer was not going to be any different this time, though he did want to clear up some confusion on his part.
"Sorry, that's not happening. The only one allowed to bite me is my wife, and I'm already happily married." Avery said, putting his foot down.
"A shame. I almost want to change the payment for the favors you owe me."
"It's not happening even if you do. But why are you even interested in me in the first place? I don't have any blood to drink."
