Vampire Series Part 6: The Beginning

She forced herself to step down from the carriage. He had kissed her hand as a farewell gesture and, when she closed her eyes, still felt the tingle of his touch. It was a conscious effort to put one foot in front of the other, slowly making her way up the front walk. She didn't - couldn't - turn around to watch Amado go.

There was a swing on her front porch. It was her favorite spot. She spent hours there - reading, watching the water sparkling off the bluffs, rocking her baby to sleep. It was her escape from the world.

As she passed by the porch, a small package sat in the center of the swing. The white box was wrapped with a crimson ribbon and the delicate bloom of the amaryllis, her namesake. She inhaled its fragrant aroma, wondering who left her this surprise.

A heavy ivory envelope fell to the floor when she lifted the box. She carefully broke the embossed seal and unfolded the pages. It was addressed to "My flower." The name brought a tear to her eyes. No one had called her that since her mother had died.

Her eyes swam when she read the words: From the moment I first saw you, I knew that we had been put on this earth for each other. I have searched for you for eternity. My darling, this is only the beginning.

Only the beginning. She felt it too. The undeniable connection. She hung on his every word. The rush of pleasure that accompanied his touch. The way being in his presence made her feel...complete.

Please accept this small token of my affection. It pales in comparison to your beauty.

She tore open the box, finding a necklace nestled inside. A diamond twinkled from the end of its gold chain. It was the most beautiful thing she'd ever seen. Quickly fastening the chain around her neck, she looked down at the diamond dangling between her breasts. She twirled it between her fingers.

Yes. This was the beginning of something that would be amazing, special, dangerous. She longed to see him again.

She would not have to wait long. For when she turned back to the house, she was surprised to find Amado leaning casually against the door frame.


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