““Since the moment we met, it has been a test of strength and will to keep my hands and teeth off you; but it must end. To be in your company- even if I cannot taste your blood again, or make love to you- yet- it is reward enough for now." My cheeks reddened at his mention of love-making. In truth, I had indulged in fantasies many times about that very subject, from the time I had first met him as Mr. Wagner, when I was a single woman. The notion had been shocking enough even then; but I was married now. I could never... it was inconceivable. Nicolae looked at me sharply, apparently reading my thoughts, which made me blush even more deeply. He took my hand in his, brought it to his lips, and kissed it, saying: "Relax, Mina. I understand that your desires conflict with your curious Victorian sense of propriety and morality. If I have your heart-" "You have it." "Then I am willing to forgo the rest at present.””
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