“ I would hope so beloved . If not I have a leash and collar in my back pocket.” He took Daniel’s hand in his “ ready beloved?” He asked smiling

“ part of it might be a present for now too like Christmas sweaters .and if you can behave Daniel I’ll buy you a big teddy bear.” He said smiling

“ mind reading or not we would be shopping together side by side so if I wasn’t in your mind I’d still see what you purchased beloved.” He said pulling Daniel close and hugging him

“ yes you do beloved. We are shopping for each other.” He said he handed Daniel a necklace with a tracker in it. “ here if you get lost I can find you.”

“ will you listen when i give you instructions?!? Hmm my beloved?? One sip. What am I going to do to get you to listen?” I’ll figure that out later. Would you like to go Christmas shopping beloved?”

“ I said one sip and do not scarf!” He said pulling his arm away “ you
My beloved do not listen.”

“ you may have a sip Daniel it is all you need and promise me no coffee for 3 hours afterwards it would be bad.” He bit into his wrist “ slowly no scarfing you do not need much beloved.”

“ no as a vampire we have no need for such but i do like blenders which i ordered two of.” You may have my blood if you would rather it is like coffee for a human if they drink it.”

“ you need rest beloved..” oh and also i forgot i did put Christmas lights in your kitchen window.” He said” the QVC lady told me I could have two day shipping I went for it.” So beloved what is on our agenda?”

“ I have been around since you prepared for bed. I used your phone to call china watched some qvc and ordered us a new blender and you and I matching Christmas sweaters and then I watched you sleep “ you talked in your sleep Daniel . You said the name Alice.”

“ no but i am wanting your attention that you are giving to your writing beloved.” He said looking at Daniel and then sat beside him. “ I saw your sister earlier when I was out feeding on an arms dealer.”

“ and I like spending time with you.” He said giving Daniel puppy dog eyes . “ you can write if you like I just mean you don’t have to work my beloved.” I shall spoil you.”

“ Daniel my love you don’t have to write to make a living any longer. You are mine and I shall provide for and protect my beloved. Name what you want and you shall have it.” He said picking up Daniel and holding him.

“ yes and my beloved I’ve let you work for tbree days.” It is my turn for your attention.” He said folding his arms