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enjoyable.”
    “Natasha, I know I moved in and we became friends quite fast, but I just want you to know you can trust me. I am your companion and will do what you ask.”
    Natasha didn’t like the way that sounded. She wanted to help Maureen become more independent and not make her a vampire minion. As soon as Maureen left, Natasha’s phone rang. She looked at the caller ID and picked up.
    “Hello?”
    “Natasha, this is Tanek. Are you free to talk?”
    “Yes, of course.”
    “I want to remind you, I will be at your house before sunset for our walk."
    Natasha groaned over the phone. She really did not want to go on that walk. She liked being around Tanek, she just liked it better at night, with the sun safely tucked under the horizon. "Maureen should be able to let you in. Remind me again why I need the Vamp 101 training?”
    “Your sire was a traditionalist, and I need to fix the damage he has done. I think it is commendable you have retained your humanity the way you did. Make sure your companion is awake to let me in.”
    “Good night, Tanek. Dream of me.”
    “I certainly hope so.”
    Natasha hung up the phone, and wondered how her life got so complicated. She heard the floor creak and saw Maureen peeking through the crack in the door.
    “Come in, Maureen. Stop creeping in the hallway.”
    “I’m sorry, Tasha.”
    Natasha wasn’t upset; she was happy that Maureen was so attached to her, but she wondered if that was an indication that something was broken with her, too.
    Maureen entered and smiled nervously. “I was wondering if I could sleep with you again. My rooms seems so cold and lonely.”
    “Come on; I prefer to sleep with someone, too. It’ll be like a slumber party. Oh, before I forget you need to be awake before sunset to let Tanek in for our walk. Can you do that?”
    “That’s no problem. Should I plan a meal for after the walk?”
    “That would be nice. I will be starving for food by then.”
    Natasha lifted the covers and Maureen crawled in. She felt cold against her body, but she didn’t mind.
    “Tasha, can I ask a question?” Natasha was falling asleep but nodded her head. “I know you like Tanek, but I wanted to know if you ever sleep with women?”
    The question seemed easy enough to answer, but it brought back images of having to have sex with women against her will. She hated Godfryd for making her do those things. On her own, she might have indulged and experimented, but being forced to do something like that had ruined that possibility forever. “I’m sorry, Maureen, I don’t feel that way about other women. Are you asking for yourself?”
    “I was hoping we could become lovers. It’s not a big deal. I like you and wanted to become closer."
    Natasha sat up and took in Maureen’s hopeful, youthful look. "I am closer to you than I have ever been to another human since being turned. You are my best friend, as sad as that is. I'm sorry this will not ever turn sexual, but I care for you like a sister.”
    Maureen started crying, and Natasha felt her heart break. She didn't want to hurt her. Maureen hugged Natasha and laughed. Now she was really confused.
    "I never had a best friend, Tasha. This is way better than just being lovers."
    Natasha was relieved. She snuggled back into the bed and under her blankets. Maureen wrapped her body behind Natasha like a spoon. Before she knew it, she drifted off to sleep.
     

    Chapter 11
    Natasha sat at her desk, entering months’ worth of receivables. She wondered how he kept up for so long without any help. She had elected to wear a fitted, black, knee length shirt with a white blouse with sequin trim, and cut black strappy heels. Luckily, her vampire speed helped move things along. It was 3:00 a.m. Most of the human world was fast asleep, but she was still going strong. Laya came running in the office and slammed the door shut.
    “Natasha, oh my goddess … it’s Gretchen; she’s here and she wants to meet you.”
    Natasha looked up