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had he truly waited just for her ? how badly had she hurt his feelings the night before ? a yearning built inside her , a need to see him , comfort him , touch him . if she stayed here any longer , she would suffocate . she pushed back her chair and stood . `` you want to grab something to eat ? '' abby gave her a sheepish look . `` i seem to be hungry all the time . '' `` i would be happy to join you , '' laszlo said with a hopeful expression . `` maybe later , '' leah answered . `` i just need some fresh air . to clear my mind . '' `` the gazebo 's nice . there 's an exit close by . '' her sweater in hand , leah left the lab and spotted a red exit sign down the hall . it was above a glass door opening onto the patio . she stepped outside and felt immediately refreshed by the cool , crisp air . on the other side of the patio , she could see the cafeteria and a party going on inside . a woman was opening presents , while others chatted and laughed . a wailing sound echoed in the distance , and she turned her head toward it . it sounded familiar somehow , like a distant memory . a chill skittered down her back , and she pulled on her thick cardigan sweater . she crossed the basketball court , headed for the gazebo . the sound grew louder , more confident . she halted with a gasp . it was pipe music . just like grandpa had played that magical summer . she 'd thought the pipes were the most beautiful sound in the world . she closed her eyes to listen , and the plaintive melody enveloped her , seeped into her skin , and settled in her heart . she did n't know how the pipes could sound like they were crying , but they did . tears filled her eyes as flashes of memory returned from fourteen years ago . the green fields of ireland . her grandfather 's lilting voice and warm hug . she 'd never had to earn his hugs with straight as . he had loved her for simply being herself . he would have loved this music . was it dougal ? his handsome face touched her heart , and his music lured her soul . as she followed the sound of the pipes , her skin pebbled with goosebumps . was she following her destiny ? he was still thinking about her , still wanting her . she passed the gazebo and headed for the woods . a white shirt came into view . she did n't want to disturb his playing , so she remained halfway hidden behind a tree . he was seated on a bench , his head bowed and forehead furrowed as he concentrated on his hands . his left hand moved easily and gracefully , but the fingers of his prosthetic hand were jerky and slow . leah 's heart ached for him . how it must hurt him to struggle with his music . he ended the plaintive melody and sighed . `` enough of sadness , '' he whispered . `` i need joy in my life . '' i need leah . should she tell him she was here ? in a split second , she knew that if she approached him now , her life would be forever changed . she would fall for a vampire , and he would never let her go . her feet froze , unable to move . he launched into a happy jig , but after a few bars , his prosthetic hand could n't keep up . she grimaced as the music soured and declined into a jarring noise . he tossed the pipes onto the ground , and they let out a dying wail as leftover air fizzled from the bag . he strode toward the building , his kilt swishing about his knees . she stood still , watching him go , then her gaze shifted back to the pipes where they rested on a bed of dead leaves . a breeze stirred up more leaves , and they settled on the bag . in another hour , they might be completely covered with dead leaves . a surge of anger shot through her . how dare he give up ! he played from his soul . without music , how would his soul survive ? she would n't let him quit . she strode toward the pipes and gathered them up in her arms . her grip caused the remaining air in the bag to escape , and the pipes protested with a forlorn wail . `` what are ye doing ? '' `` i-i did n't think these should be left outside . '' his brow furrowed with a deep scowl . `` how long have ye been out here ? '' `` you came back awfully fast . '' `` i can move verra quickly . '' `` at least my feet can . '' `` i know you were having trouble with the jig , but you should n't let that stop you from playing . the slow music was absolutely - `` `` sad , '' he interrupted her , his eyes flashing . `` i was going to say beautiful . '' it was melancholy .

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should i spend the rest of my miserably long life with only sad music to fill my soul ? '' `` better to have a sad soul than an empty one . '' she held the pipes out to him . `` and you have to believe that it will get better . you ca n't give up on yourself . '' `` are ye concerned for my soul then ? '' he snatched the pipes from her hands . `` do ye believe a vampire even has a soul ? '' apparently , she had hurt his feelings the night before . somehow , in just a few days , he had ceased to be a monster , an undead creature , and he 'd become a tortured soul who intrigued her . she was hopelessly drawn to him and painfully aware of a yearning she did n't dare act upon . he lifted the pipes . `` what were ye planning to do with these ? '' `` i was going to return them to you . with a note of encouragement . '' `` ye were going to bring them to my office ? '' when she did n't answer , his eyes narrowed . `` ye were going to visit me again in the basement ? '' he dropped the pipes on the bench . `` why do ye seek me out when i 'm in my death-sleep ? i realize i 'm no ' a verra good conversationalist , but i can manage a wee bit better when i 'm no ' dead . '' `` i feel safer when you 're asleep - `` `` dead , '' he corrected her with a wry look . `` am i so frightening when i 'm awake ? '' already it was aching . `` how can i prove to you that i 'm no ' a soulless monster ? '' `` i know you have a soul . you played from your soul . '' `` and it was beautiful . '' `` then can ye stop seeing me as a vampire ? '' she was teetering on a precipice , so close to falling , and god help her , she wanted to fall . `` can ye see me as a man ? i canna share a meal with you , nor a day in the sun . i canna sleep like a man . but i can feel . with his left hand , he touched her face so gently that it squeezed her heart , and a tear escaped . he caught the tear with his thumb . `` i can love like a man . '' `` and i can kiss . '' she drew in a shuddering breath just before his lips pressed gently against hers . soft , but firm . he pulled back and gave her a questioning look as if asking permission to continue . more tears threatened to fall . she only knew she wanted more . his hand moved to cup the back of her neck while his other hand , the prosthetic one , pressed against the small of her back , pulling her against his chest . she rested her hands on his shirt , feeling the hard rock of his chest beneath the soft white cotton . `` leah , '' he whispered , and she lifted her eyes to meet his . desire flared hot in his emerald eyes , melting the last of her resistance . a long , sensual kiss , his lips moving , nibbling , and tasting . warmth drizzled down her body , settling with a more heated sizzle between her legs . she moaned , and he deepened the kiss , invading her mouth with his tongue . her senses swirled , and a vague thought flitted through her mind . she 'd never been kissed senseless before . she had n't thought it was possible . but she was reeling now , free-falling , rapidly becoming a mass of nerve endings , all sizzling and hot . her hands slid up to his shoulders , then his neck , and she pulled him closer . her fingers delved into his ponytail , tangling with his long , soft hair . a whimpering sound escaped her mouth , a sound of surrender , and he growled softly in response . he scattered kisses across her cheeks and brow . i want you something fierce . '' her heart nearly burst with longing , and she pulled back to touch his face . red , glowing eyes ! with a small yelp , she jumped back . he released her , lifting his hands . `` doona be alarmed . '' `` your eyes are red ! '' 't is my heart that hungers for you . '' with a grimace , he adjusted his sporran . `` my body wants you as well . '' it would be crazy enough to get involved with a mortal she 'd known only four days , but here she was with a vampire ? for a person who had always prided herself on her intelligence , she was n't being very smart . if she fell for him completely , would she be completely lost ? she ran back to the building . the next day she woke shortly before noon . with a groan , she rolled over to try to fall asleep again . after a night of tossing and turning , she was still tired . sleep had been nigh impossible , for every time she 'd drifted off , memories of his kiss had flooded back , and she would experience it all over again .

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the sweetly possessive feel of his mouth moving on hers . the light touch of his lips caressing her cheeks and brow . and then the yearning would return , the longing in her heart , and the empty ache between her thighs . and she would wonder if she 'd made a mistake . maybe she should talk to abby or heather . they were both happily married to vampires . groaning , she rubbed her hands down her face . enough of this wishy-washy confusion . how could a sane woman even contemplate marriage with a vampire ? she would n't let those words continue to haunt her . how could he have been waiting for her when he 'd only known her for four nights ? maybe he was waiting for someone to love , but that did n't mean it had to be her . the man was interfering with her job . last night , after the kiss , she 'd tried to go back to the lab to work , but it had been a disaster . the kiss had kept creeping into her thoughts , refusing to let her concentrate . it had replayed in her mind , over and over , growing in importance till it seemed her whole life could be slotted into two categories . life before the kiss , and life after the kiss . her life before the kiss had moved step by step ever closer to the predestined event . meeting dougal . she would not allow herself to be manipulated by theories as erroneous as fate or destiny . she would make her own decisions in life . her own choices . for example , she would choose not to venture into the basement today . even if he had written a new note for her , she would not go near him . she would distance herself . she would do her job at romatech , and then leave . and never see dougal again . for she was far too logical to fall in love with a vampire . chapter thirteen she had n't read his note . dougal was fairly certain of it . he stood in the security office the next evening , drinking his bottle of breakfast blood while he watched the monitors . the captive soldier was still in stasis in the silver room . leah was in the lab with abby , concentrating hard on her work . not once did she glance at the camera . there had been no lingering scent of jasmine in the basement when he 'd awakened from his death-sleep . the newly written note clasped in his left hand had appeared unopened . he gulped down more synthetic blood . he 'd poured all his longing into the kiss last night , hoping somehow he could touch her heart , and it had n't worked . had his red eyes frightened her ? it was n't something he could avoid . whenever a vamp became sexually aroused , his eyes automatically glowed red . was he pushing her too fast ? he 'd been waiting almost three hundred years , but for leah , it was now only five nights . he needed to slow down . give her a chance to adjust . give her time to get to know him . and trust him . it might help if he did n't look like a bloody pirate . after the fiasco last night , he 'd called the number gregori had given him . the stylist at dvn had agreed to see him after laszlo 's appointment two nights from now . he finished his bottle while memories of the kiss flitted through his mind . he could have sworn she had enjoyed it . she 'd wrapped her arms around his neck . she 'd moaned and melted against him . it had taken just a few minutes for his eyes to turn red and his groin to grow stiff . he pushed those thoughts from his mind and sat at the desk to e-mail a report to angus . freemont had the night off , so dougal did the rounds himself . a few hours later , back in the office , he saw his chance . leah and abby were headed to the cafeteria for supper . it was the perfect time to do another round . he zipped through the grounds , then slowed down as he approached the basketball court . at this time of night , she and abby had the cafeteria to themselves . he let himself in through the patio door . her eyes widened before she refocused on her piece of apple pie . `` oh hey , dougal . '' abby smiled at him . `` no ' much . '' he approached their table . abby spooned some ice cream into her mouth . `` i guess your increased mind control wore off . we did n't hear any crowing tonight . '' he watched as leah pushed an apple slice around her plate . `` i appear to have no effect at all on any mortal . '' she glanced up , and he heard her heartbeat pounding louder . a blush stained her cheeks , and she stabbed the apple slice with her plastic fork . abby finished her ice cream , licking the spoon . `` we 're very close to having a serum to test on the guy in the silver room . can you come with us tomorrow night when we try it out ? '' he glanced at leah .

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ye 're making excellent progress . '' she shrugged , refusing to look at him . `` i 'm concentrating on my work from now on . '' `` i 'm sure that is the wise thing to do . '' he breathed deeply , letting her scent of rushing blood and jasmine fill his head . abby stood and motioned toward the hallway . he followed abby out the door . `` i had to send a report to angus about your prosthesis , '' abby whispered . `` i told him your mind control was being affected temporarily by your emotional state . '' she slanted a glance toward leah . `` but i did n't elaborate on it . '' so she suspected leah was the cause of his distress . `` did ye tell anyone ? '' `` i mentioned it to gregori , and he agreed . '' `` he said you wanted to pursue leah . dougal crossed his arms . `` ye doona approve ? '' `` she 's brilliant , but at the same time , young and naandiuml ; ve . she seems completely oblivious to laszlo 's puppy dog looks . but you - i think she 's very aware of you . '' a surge of hope flared in his chest . `` ye think i have a chance ? '' `` i really like her , dougal . abby gave him a dubious look . `` you guys always say that . as abby walked back to the table , he glanced again at leah . their eyes met , and a pained look crossed her face before she turned away . he was already hurting her . with an inward groan , he walked away . the following night , dougal glared at the monitors . how long would she continue to ignore him ? he 'd fallen into his death-sleep , clutching the same damned note , but leah had not come to see him . now she and abby were busy in the lab , preparing the serum for the captured soldier . he paced about the office . then he zoomed around the grounds and the building . finally , abby called and asked him to meet her in the silver room . he dashed down the stairs and punched in the code to unlock the silver room . the elevator door opened , and abby , laszlo , leah , and gregori filed out . laszlo was carrying a tray . dougal inclined his head at leah , but she refused to look at him . gregori punched him on the shoulder . `` i did n't want to miss out on the excitement . '' he shot a proud look at abby . `` my wife is quite the cook . '' `` i ca n't guarantee the serum will work . and if it does , it will be only the first step in a long process . '' `` i believe we 're off to a good start . '' laszlo carried the tray into the room and set it on a table next to the stretcher . dougal strode to the other side of the stretcher so he could see the captive soldier up close . he was a young man , lean and muscular , with a shaved head . laszlo moved to the foot of the stretcher , while leah and abby stood across from dougal . gregori circled the stretcher , testing the restraints . `` you sure you want to wake him up ? '' `` i wouldna recommend that . '' abby filled a syringe . `` the serum wo n't work as well if he 's in stasis . his bodily functions are so suppressed it would take forever to get any reaction . besides , if he 's awake , he should be able to give us some feedback - `` `` ye expect him to cooperate ? '' `` i hope so , once we explain what we 're doing , '' abby replied . laszlo twisted a button on his lab coat while he gave leah an admiring look . `` we 're very fortunate to have leah with us . she can speak mandarin . '' `` i 'll tell him that we 're helping him get back to normal . '' gregori winced . `` what if he does n't want to be normal ? i thought these guys made a deal with darafer . he gives them superpowers , and in return , they belong to him . '' leah looked confused . `` i thought the soldier belonged to master han . '' abby turned to gregori . `` i think he will want to return to normal . once we explain to him that darafer owns his soul - `` `` what ? '' leah looked shocked . dougal gave abby and gregori an annoyed look . `` ye dinna tell her about darafer ? '' `` i did , '' abby insisted . `` i said he was the one mutating the soldiers so they could fight for master han . '' `` then why does he own their soul ? '' `` how can anyone own someone 's soul ? '' `` apparently , they dinna tell you he 's a demon .

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and when the soldiers die , he takes their souls to hell . '' leah 's eyes widened . `` we should have explained it in more depth , but i did n't want to frighten you even more . you were already stressed out - `` leah scoffed . `` this could only frighten me if i believed it . there 's no such thing as hell . she glanced at the soldier . `` and there 's no way i 'm telling him such nonsense . '' dougal tilted his head . `` ye doona believe in hell ? '' `` people make their own hell here on earth . '' `` there 's some truth to that , '' dougal conceded , `` but there is more to life than what we see here . a few days ago , ye dinna believe in vampires or shifters . '' he saw her wince . did she regret being part of their world ? was she sorry she 'd met him ? was their kiss nothing but a bad memory for her ? `` i know our existence defies logic . we shouldna exist at all , but that doesna mean that we are evil . '' her eyes met his , her gaze searching as if she hoped to see into his soul . he tried to show her his feelings . when tears glimmered in her eyes , he thought he might have succeeded . she closed her eyes briefly and turned away . abby heaved a huge sigh . `` there was a time when i would have agreed with you that demons do n't exist . but darafer is real . i saw him blast a guy off a cliff with just a flick of his hand . '' `` he 's the one who made abby 's mom sick , '' gregori added . `` he admitted that he invented plagues . he gets his jollies out of watching people suffer . '' `` he 's scary as hell . he was behind the assassination attempt on my father . '' `` someone tried to kill your father ? '' `` you never heard about it because my father had it hushed up . he thought the killer wanted fame , so he made sure he did n't get it . '' `` darafer knew about it . he bragged that he was the one who had twisted the killer 's mind . '' `` so he 's really a ... `` demon , '' gregori said . dougal stepped toward her , and she moved back . `` i always knew evil existed . but i always saw it as something vague and shadowy , floating here and there without purpose , randomly causing people to commit terrible acts . i never thought of it inhabiting a powerful being with an agenda . '' `` the world keeps getting stranger . and more dangerous . '' `` aye , lass , '' he murmured . `` but ye doona have to face it alone . '' her eyes met his again , and he winced at the pain glimmering in their golden brown depths . `` that 's right , '' laszlo piped in . `` we 're here for you . '' `` just when i think i have it figured out , and that i 've adjusted to everything , something new gets thrown at me . '' `` try not to let it bother you , '' gregori said . `` there 's no reason you should ever have to meet darafer . '' leah shuddered , then took a deep breath . `` let 's get on with this then . '' `` brave lass , '' dougal whispered . `` not so brave . '' she moved closer to the stretcher . was she ignoring him out of fear then ? dougal tightened the restraints while abby placed sensors over the soldier 's heart and major pulse points , then connected them to a monitor . abby injected the soldier . in a few minutes , the soldier 's eyelids flickered . suddenly , his eyes popped open and his hands fisted , straining at the belts that tied him down . he growled something in chinese , glaring at them all . he twisted on the stretcher , pulling hard against the restraints . leah spoke softly to him . his eyes narrowed on her , rage causing them to glimmer . she continued to talk , then gave him an encouraging smile and pat on the shoulder . `` why should i believe you , bitch ? '' `` you stinking whore ! '' `` you damned fool . '' dougal seized him by the neck , his prosthetic hand clenching tight . `` she 's trying to save your ass . talk to her like that again , and i 'll kill you . '' leah stared at him , her eyes wide . you 're killing him . '' his hand tightened , and the soldier 's face turned a mottled red . gregori shoved at his shoulder . we need him alive ! '' he ordered the prosthesis to release , and it did . the soldier gasped for air , and the others exhaled with relief . laszlo tugged at a button . `` why did you attack him like that ? '' dougal stepped back .

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