“Yes, really,” Enthrall answered as he approached her. She took a step back, and he responded, “Come now, I’ve already promised not to harm you this day. I must touch you to take you back home.” He placed his arm about her waist, and before she could pull away, he said, “Hold tight. We’ll be there in a moment.” “What are you?” she asked on a whisper as he tightened his grip on her waist. He smiled charmingly down at her and said as though it was no big deal, “Vampire.”
