Talya's arm stretched above her head and Dmitri immediately felt pity for the loss of her other limb. Vorlyk had not mentioned the maiming.

"You may come closer, vampire. I know it's rude of me to enter your home unannounced, but I'd rather get our first union out of the way." Her body undulated with feline grace.

She didn't talk or look like a child, but all Dmitri felt was revulsion. To be sexually used to the point she had no self-respect was heartbreaking. At least ...