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Benny was trying to have a fun day at the carnival, when she stepped into his life.
She was beautiful, with her curled brown hair, caramel exotic skin, and those fathomless eyes.
He knew right away she was different; but he didn’t know she was a gypsy until he saw her tattoo.
When he saw the fear in her eyes and the cowering of her sisters, he knew he had to protect them. He would not allow them to get arrested. Besides, they weren’t the thieves. The man who had accused them was the pickpocket.
“What do you want from me?” The girl said softly.
“Your name for a start.” Benny surprised himself; but he wanted to know this woman. “I am Benny Lafitte.”
“I know a vampire when I see him.” She whispered so only he could hear. I am Ava Nicolae.”
“Would you...please go on an outing with me?” BennY asked carefully. He was sure he had asked her correctly.
“A date?” Ava smiled. “Alright, Benny.”
Benny blushed. She was such a magical girl.
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I was a fool, going out with a vampire. But I was a gypsy, and a Shuvani. Like a High Priestess.
I could protect myself from the likes of him.
Besides. He was handsome and interesting, to say the least. And my blood, laced with magical energy, wouldn’t taste good to him. It was poison.
And I was sure he knew that. And yet he stood there and tried to flirt, and asked me on a date.
He was playing a dangerous game.