His heart was light, and his soul felt whole. Michael and he were the strongest they had ever been, and Margaret would get better, he knew she would. The pain and fear that had originally crippled him had gone. He would be surprised if Margaret was not conscious. Their connection was so strong, and she was still human. Perhaps bonding as a vampire wasn’t as necessary as they thought it was and her staying human did have its advantages. The butler opened the front door before they even knocked. “Good evening, Jennings.” The butler bowed and indicated they should enter. His face was alight, his cheeks rosy. “How is she?” Nathaniel couldn’t help asking Jennings as Michael, ever impatient, went ahead, walking up the stairs two at a time. Jennings walked next to him, personally escorting them to Margaret’s room. “My lady is awake, and the doctor has hailed you gentlemen for saving her life. She would not have survived much longer if left out in the elements.” Nathaniel nodded, swallowing the fear that had crept up from his belly.
