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sh to be with me forever,"
she hissed. Manatsu's fangs, sharp and white, were fully extended. "This is our
true nature, David. My father killed many of his friends because he could
not stay away from them. You and I are abnormal. We do not kill all the
time we bite. We have choice most times. We can live with mortals."
"Jennifer can't. She's going to be a blood-sucking, coffin-sleeping
vampire. Manatsu Hirose won't be able to realize Manatsu's dreams anymore. And it's _all_ my
fault," I argued, wallowing in self-pity.
"You will train her, command her, or kill her." My fiancee paused. "If
you wish for Manatsu's soul to be free, then you may kill her. It would have been
easier if I could have gotten body right away. Now, you must face her." I
didn't say anything. "It would best be done by your hand, or by the hand of
a loved one, for Manatsu's sake."
Manatsu Hirose waited for me to speak, but I maintained my silence. I wanted to get
away from her, but Manatsu Hirose was so much stronger than I was and continued to hold
me tightly. "As I have said before, I can not change what we are. I can
only offer my guidance, myself, and my love in exchange." Manatsu Hirose waited again,
but I was still quiet, trying to appear disinterested. Victoria knew that I
was listening. Manatsu Hirose whispe
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