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the window. “I think we’re safe from that. We’re over the ocean already. But I suppose if you really want to know, we could ask Victor. I wonder where he is.”
    Mitch gave a noncommittal grunt. “What is it with you and him, anyway? All of a sudden the two of you seem pretty chummy. You jump to his commands, express concern over his whereabouts. Personally, I don’t know why he even bothers with the damn plane at all; why doesn’t he just turn into a cloud and float back?”
    â€œMitch,” I turned from the window again and looked into his eyes, “don’t start. There is nothing between Victor and me. I married you and intend to stay married to you. I’m here to fulfill my commitment, nothing else. After that, we’re free to do whatever we like, go wherever we want.”
    â€œOkay.” He shrugged, giving me a boyish grin, so at odds with his silvered hair. “I’m sorry. I just don’t like the guy.”
    â€œI think you have made that more than evident.” My mouth twisted in a dry smile. “But,” and I reached up, kissing him on the cheek, “just put up with it for a while, for my sake.”
    Mitch returned my kiss, then moved away from me and laughed. “I will say one thing for Lange, though,” he gestured around us, “he sure knows how to travel. This is quite a setup; how much do you suppose this put him back?”
    â€œActually, Mitch,” the door to the cockpit opened and Victor came out, “I own this plane. And, believe me, the convenience far outweighs the cost.” He went to the back of the compartment and opened another door. “Now that we are safely airborne, may I offer you a drink?”
    Before Mitch and I even had a chance to agree, Victor had poured drinks and brought them over: red wine for me and a scotch on the rocks for Mitch. When I saw Victor’s choice for Mitch I started to laugh.
    â€œWhat?” Mitch looked at me after taking a long drink. “Is something funny?”
    â€œNo, but Victor has a surprisingly good memory. He actually remembered what you drink when you’re angry.”
    â€œOh,” Mitch shrugged sheepishly, “I see.”
    â€œNot that you don’t have the right to be angry.” Victor’s voice was smooth and conciliatory. “After all, you’ve hardly been away for more than a few months, and I have called you back. I do apologize for the inconvenience, but I want to assure you that this trip is necessary. And it was not just my decision to call you, it was a unanimous vote from all the founders.”
    Mitch gave a snort. “And what could possibly be so difficult for that esteemed group to require our involvement?”
    â€œWe have our reasons, Greer, as I will explain, when you give me the chance.” Victor gave him a warning glare, then turned to me. “In the first place, at least six murders have occurred that lead us to believe that we are faced with a dangerous rogue vampire. Since we became acquainted with you, Deirdre, most of us have come to the realization that we have been weakened by our ritualized training.
    â€œYou,” Victor nodded at me, “have the advantage of being able to approach situations such as this from a fresh viewpoint. Being a rogue of a sort yourself, we hope that you can outthink our culprit, or at least anticipate his moves. In addition, Mitch, there is your police training—a highly valuable asset in this situation. Although, I must admit that your transformation has come as something of a surprise. We had hoped that you could cover the daytime and root this vampire out of his lair. But I suspect your new skills will only enhance your old detective instincts.”
    Mitch shrugged. “And?”
    Victor looked down at his hands for a moment. “And as you know, the Cadre has strict rules governing the killing of one of our own. None of us can attempt to catch and

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