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 I don t know about you, Ruthie, he continued seductively,  but even with my love for my family, and
Vasili and my other friends, there s always a part of my heart, my soul, and my deepest insides missing. I
might not have realized that it was you in particular, but I knew it was that one special woman who could
complete me. Surely you ve felt it, that tiny frisson of dissatisfaction no matter how wonderful the
conquest was, no matter how glorious the win?
Ruthie shifted uncomfortably in Rylan s arms, but he continued to kiss her gently between sentences and
softly, he pushed her, pressing his point home.
 Without each other, he continued, his voice low and husky but certain,  without truly being whole.
He looked down at her, smiled as he saw her green eyes clear from the lustful darkness and come back
into proper focus. At least she listened to what he said. If nothing else he could be satisfied with her
listening and taking onboard his truthful words.
 Rylan, she said hesitantly, clearing her throat carefully,  you know we drive each other nuts. There is
so much more to this than knock-you-dead sex. You would never let me work like I want to. I know
you, can feel your thoughts and dreams. You d want me to raise your kids, to only take the safe jobs and
not travel the galaxy for months at a time chasing down leads. For a vamp of the twenty-fifth century you
are surprisingly Neanderthal in some of your views. Besides, you promised.
Rylan shifted as Ruthie pushed him away from her and crossed the cabin again to pick up her clothes.
 Promised what? he said groggily, stunned how one minute they could be utterly peaceful together, the
next grumpy like this. How women could just snap the switch and be back to normal after fantastic sex
like that he wouldnever understand.
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It wasn t until he crossed over to her and she brushed his hand in a gesture of apology he read her true
turmoil. Maybe women were just better at hiding their confusion and dislocation after sex?
If that was true it was the most unfair trait the Goddess had ever bestowed upon a gender,ever .
 You promised not to harass me about this Soul business.
Rylan stepped back to replace the cot into the wall. As he pulled his briefs and skinsuit back on, he
shook his head.
 Women, he sighed, remorse and caring both vying for attention in that one word.  I promised not to
force you into the ritual or to offer you my soul at a moment I knew you couldn t resist me. I do not
consider wheedling or trying to convince you to do this the same as forcing you. Besides, I don t think
onecan force the situation.
Rylan fell silent as Ruthie returned back to the controls and seated herself back in her seat. Rylan
watched as Ruthie pressed a quick succession of buttons, and wondered how best to explain the
situation between a vampire and his soul, without overstating the case, or freaking her out.
 We ll be coming up to the start of the field around Owanus in a few minutes, Ruthie stated calmly
without even glancing at him. Rylan sighed, hoping the small amount he had been able to speak to her
would be enough for her to think about for now.
 You better sit back down and get ready, we re heading in, she continued, looking up at last to make
sure he followed her orders.
Rylan grinned wryly and looked back at the now invisible cot. Sure, he had no hassles following Ruthie s
lead right now. While he could certainly pilot a ship and land them if the need came, Ruthie s point was
also valid. She was the boss on this ship, and in general on this quest of theirs.
What she had said of him was true, to an extent. Hedidn t want her in danger, but there was something
she hadn t understood from his possessive thoughts. He didn t want her in dangerwithout him there to
protect her . He had always wanted to follow her on her more dangerous quests, and convincing her he
meant business would be a lot of fun.
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