Don't Kill Dinner (The Rules Trilogy) Read Free Page B

“Lets go find you dinner.”
    As we walked along the streets of the French Quarter, Arthur explained what to look for in a meal. I finally found someone worth snacking. She was obviously a tourist snapping photos of all the buildings and street vendors. Arthur took the lead and told me to watch and learn. He walked up to the girl and talked to her for a couple minutes before he put his arm around her shoulders and lead her to me. When they reached my perch against the wall he introduced the girl, Abby, to me. As we walked down the alley he explained to Abby that she was safe, to relax and it would all be over soon. With Abby leaning against the wall I moved in for my first drink. Her blood sang to me and smelled of sweet marshmallows and chocolate. I felt my fangs extend from my gums for the first time. With my new fangs ready for a meal I felt a strength and confidence I hadn’t felt in years. I tilted her head to the left and bit into the supple flesh of her neck. I hear a moan escape her lips and I started sucking harder. Arthur finally pulled me off her and told me how to heal the wounds and make her forget. After licking the bloody holes where my teeth penetrated her flesh I looked into her eyes and said, “You will not remember me or my friend. You took some photos, got tired and went back to your hotel.” She nodded and walked away.
    As she walked away I looked at Arthur with a wild grin. I had done it. I had fed and the power coursing through my veins was addictive. I couldn’t wait until my next meal. With a glint in my eyes, I grabbed Arthurs arm and we walked back home.

Chapte r 5
     
    The next morning I was greeted with waffles and bacon in bed, care of my fantastic host. I looked at him quizzically before saying, “We can still eat food? I thought vampires didn’t eat food.” He shook his head and responded, “We don’t need food but with our heightened senses it tastes even better.” He was right, the food was spectacular. With my new senses I could taste and smell every ingredient. We sat and talked in my room for a while before Arthur suggested we take a tour of the city. He left me to get ready and I quickly hopped in the shower. When I got out I inspected my new tattoo to find it completely healed. Thinking back to Becca’s tattoo I realized it must be the vampire healing that caused my tattoo to heal overnight. I put on a cute pink sundress that showed off my strong shoulders and back, put on a hint of makeup and decided to leave my hair curly.
    As I walked down the curved staircase to the foyer of the house I was able to take in the beauty that really was the house. I ventured over to the library and grabbed a book while I waited for Arthur to come down. I was about three chapters into Crime and Punishment when I heard a sharp inhale of breath and a wow come from Arthur’s mouth. I was really starting to love this vampire hearing. I put my book down as he walked up to me wearing a black V-neck shirt and white linen pants. When he offered his hand to help me up I accepted and quickly found myself spinning under his grip. He stopped my princess twirl and whispered into my ear, “You look absolutely breathtaking.” I smiled and blushed as he led me out the door and into the city.
    We spent the entire day walking around the city. The things I never saw or noticed as a human were unfathomable. Being a vampire was amazing, I could feel the slightest changes in the wind, and the smells! Now I saw what drew Arthur to the Café, it smelled like pure heaven. He showed me all of his favorite spots in the city. We sat on the st airs at the St. Louis Cathedral and walked up Esplanade to Port of Call where we ate at his favorite restaurant. My favorite place was the River Walk. It had the perfect mix of salty sweet air and crisp breeze. As we continued to explore our home I started feeling my heart flutter. Arthur was making me feel alive again, which was funny because I was technically dead now.
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