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“Dante —”
    “Don’t say it. It’s something I’m dealing with.” His self-disgust cut him to the core.
    “In time I know this will pass.”
    Dante shook his head. “It hasn’t yet. I think I should go.”
    “Please don’t. Maggie would be disappointed if you left soon.”
    “No. I don’t think it’s a good idea for me to stick around. Please give your wife my regards.”
    Maggie re-entered the room. “Are you leaving so soon?”
    Marco frowned “Maggie, are you okay? That was quick.”
    “False alarm. Dante, did I overhear you say you’re leaving? Don’t even think about it, at least not until I cook you a proper meal. I’ll make smothered chicken. I remember how much you enjoyed it the last time I made it. I can whip up an apple raspberry pie for dessert.” When she looked at him with her big brown eyes and dimpled smile, he could refuse her nothing.
    “That sounds delicious. I guess I could stay for a meal. I appreciate the invitation.”
    She waved her hand dismissively. “You’re family, you don’t need an invitation. Let me put some of these boxes away and I’ll start dinner.” As she turned away, Maggie wobbled and nearly lost her balance. He and Marco were at her side in an instant, each of them holding an elbow. When she grabbed for Marco, Dante let go.
    “I think it’s time for your feeding,” Marco said, holding her steady.
    “But I fed before I went shopping”
    “And you need to do so again. You’re a new vampire which means you need to feed often and even more so because you’re pregnant.
    She nodded. “You’re right. I felt dizzy all of a sudden. I’ve been a vampire for two months and I still haven’t gotten used to this.” She laughed softly.
    Marco lifted her into his arms and she buried her face in his neck.
    “Perhaps I’ll take a rain check on dinner.” Dante began to glide toward the door.
    Maggie lifted her head. “Don’t go. We won’t be long.”
    He shook his head firmly. He didn’t think he’d be able to bear hearing the two of them carry on. “No, you need some privacy. I was just passing through anyway.”
    “We’ll be quick,” Marco reaffirmed.
    Dante tried to inject a humor into the situation even though it was killing him. “When have you two been quick about a feeding?”
    Marco glanced down at Maggie and, although his brother’s thoughts were blocked to him, Dante knew he was communicating with her telepathically. Maggie’s gaze darted in his direction. Her brow was furrowed she nibbled her bottom lip in apprehension.
    “Dante ... maybe ... you would like to take part in my feeding?” she asked shyly.
    Dante took a step backward. His eyes widened and he couldn’t hold back his surprise. Marco had to have put her up to asking him. Dante was sure Maggie cared for him, but not the same way he did for her.
    “No, I couldn’t.” His eyes locked with his brother’s as he touched his mind. I can’t. You know how I feel.
    I know you want to, Marco shot back. It’s just a feeding. Besides, I trust you. The extra nourishment will be good for her.
    “Join us,” Maggie whispered.
    Dante’s gaze drifted to her lips. Her eyes strayed to his cock, which was now straining painfully against his pants. He sighed. This was a fight he knew he couldn’t win.
    As though sensing his acquiescence, Marco turned around and carried Maggie up the stairs. Dante followed.
    He watched as Marco laid Maggie on the bed and began undressing himself. Dante unbutton his shirt with trembling fingers, his eyes never leaving her quivering body. Her focus for the most part remained on Marco. Dante told himself to walk away—but he couldn’t. Maybe all he needed was to bury himself between her supple thighs just once more and this unholy feeling he had for her would vanish.
    His cock ached from wanting her. He licked his dry lips in anticipation of what was to come. When Marco was nude, he began to undress Maggie, kissing the flesh he exposed. “I never get