“That’s a lot to think about.”
“Take your time,” Nico smiled. “I don’t mind waiting.”
She mused. “Of course, if I was immortal, I could become a fantastic antiques dealer. I could put things away for years and then make a killing on the market.”
“You see? Advantages.”
“Make love to me again.” Patricia slid her arms around his body, tickling him under his wings. “So I can decide if I really want to take the step.”
Nico’s body warmed, his still-hard cock more than ready. “This will help you make up your mind?”
“Yes.” Patricia smiled, her blue green eyes warm and full of love. “But I’ll have to be completely certain, so you’ll have to do it again, and again, and again.”
“Oh, sweetheart,” Nico said. He held her wrists against the pillow, loving how her eyes darkened as he slid into her again. “As many times as you want me. We’ll have all the time in the world . . .”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Allyson James writes bestselling and award-winning historical, contemporary, and paranormal romances, award-winning mysteries, and historical fiction under several pseudonyms. She lives in the warm Southwest with her husband and cats and spends most of her time in the world of her stories. More about Allyson’s books can be found on her website, www.allysonjames.com, or contact Allyson via e-mail at allysonjames@ cox.net.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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