I grinned despite the rather shocked realization that she could read my thoughts. Was I an open book to everyone these days? I hoped like hell the nano-implants worked better on vampires than they seemed to on Aedh, reapers, and witches. "You know, that’s the most honest statement I think I’ve heard all day."
"And that is a sad state of affairs," she commented as she led the way back down the hall.
"I guess it is." I shivered a little as she opened the door and the wind whisked in, colder and stronger than it had been fifteen minutes ago. "Thanks for taking the time to see me."
She nodded and watched me leave, her gaze burning into my spine long after I’d left her house. I shivered again, then jumped as my phone rang loudly.
Lucian’s cheery features came up instantly on the vid-screen. "Hey gorgeous," he said. "I’m missing you already."
I grinned. "No, I am not coming over to your place tonight. I’m tired. I need to sleep."
"And here I was thinking you had the stamina of a wolf."
"I do. It’s just been one hell of a day."
He laughed. "Where are you at the moment?"
A yellow cab cruised down the street toward me. I waved a hand and was relieved to see it pull over. "On Chapel Street, just about to catch a cab."
I opened the door, hopped in, and told the driver the address.
"You’re going to the Langham?" Lucian commented. "And you’re not inviting me? I am offended!"
I laughed. "Yeah, right. Maybe tomorrow night."
"By tomorrow night I shall be mindless with need."
"Then go to Franklin’s. You’re a member there now."