thumb. But I don't ever plan to be the Grand Mistress. I could open my own store; specializing in very human products. Talia suggested it once, and I think the novelty of it would be a big hit here.'
Gideon laughed. 'As you're under lockdown and can't get to those human products, how do you plan to stock your shelves?'
'I know this vampire who has no problem going back and forth. I thought I might ask him.'
'Lovely, are you trying to get me killed? Your father already hates me. Supplying you with contraband might be hazardous to my health.'
'Oh, I hear vampires are a very healthy lot. I think you'll be alright.'
'Sweet Tessa, if you pay me in kisses, I'll work night and day to bring you everything you need.'
Laughing, Tessa leaned toward him and kissed him. Soon, they were both mindless and lost in the kiss. When she finally pulled back, Tessa looked into his face, searching for the truth of his feelings.
'You're the best Christmas present I've ever gotten.'
Suddenly, her new residency didn't look so bad after all. The look in his beautiful eyes made Tessa hot. If Other World had Gideon, maybe it wasn't all bad. Feeling lighter than she had in days, she knew she had more questions about her mother that she wanted answered, but for the rest of the day it was still Christmas, and she wanted to unwrap her present and play with him.
Gideon followed her, and she knew he was reading her mind. He looked both worried and delighted by her train of thought. Smiling, Tessa put her arm around his waist and looked up at him. He was beautiful, and she felt very confident that he was hers. This was definitely her best Christmas ever, after all.
Watching from a nearby alcove, the Grand Master allowed a slight smile to twitch at his lips, content in the knowledge he'd finally found a Christmas present that would make her happy.
About the Author
Ashlynn Monroe is a busy wife and mom. She's been writing since she was a teenager for her own pleasure, but in her thirties, she decided it was time to share her stories. She enjoys writing about anything and everything paranormal or fantasy-related while maintaining a career as a full time customer service professional. When she is not lovingly raising her young family, she is dreaming up her next tale of romance.
She'd love to hear from you at authorashlynnmonroe@gmail.com. Visit her website at http://ashlynnmonroe.webs.com/ or for her YA books go to http://ashlynnmonroeya@webs.com/.
