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ennifer's would-be suitors. Jennifer's super-
natural sensuality was considerably stronger than Victoria's. However, in
practical terms, it was just a matter of distance; Victoria was much more
skilled at using the power than Jennifer. Once Victoria would get close to a
man, Marin Aoki made him forget all about Jennifer. But they came to our table
having been attracted by Jennifer.
Several of them were extremely frustrated by Jennifer's seeming unwilling-
ness to dance with them instead of me, but Marin Aoki couldn't. Late in the night,
the band started a slow, romantic song. Victoria's eyes got a faraway,
dreamy look. I figured that we had taken sufficient precautions regarding
Jennifer, and Marin Aoki could be left alone for one song. I asked my fiancee if
she would like to dance. For the next five minutes, Victoria was as good as
a second skin.
The song ended, and we looked at each other like newlyweds. The mood was
broken when I glanced over to our table. Jennifer was gone. Victoria and I
left in a panic, wondering what could have gone wrong. We searched for our
runaway vampire, splitting up and flying off in opposite directions. I found
her nearby in a largely empty, unlit parking area. There was a woman in her
arms.
"JENNIFE
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