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few months you would be willing to hear me out.  I don't think so, but if it makes you feel better to believe that,
go ahead. Now, I think it's time for you to leave. Hope walked to the den door and stared pointedly at Guy. A
moment later, he stood up, passed her, and headed to the front door. A sharp crack as the door slammed shut
signaled his exit.  Who was that?
Hope jumped but settled back against the broad chest and body that cradled hers.  Guy.
 What did he want?
Hope's sigh disturbed Miles. Except for that one brief instance at the castle, he'd seen her eyes filled
with happiness and laughter since their wedding. The sweet essence of escaped air signified one thing his
wife was troubled. Not something he would allow.
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upsets me to think how crazy that man can be.
Miles waited to see if Hope's upset would cause her to spill more of what Guy said or did. When she said
nothing, he turned her around to face him.  I'll let you keep your secrets for now, wife, but if I hear one more
sigh from your lips, I will read your mind or go after Guy and force him to tell me what he said.
 Miles, you wouldn't, would you?
 Oh yes, I would, my love. Now, let's forget about that despicable excuse of a man and find you
something to eat.
 Aren't you forgetting, we have no food in the house.
 To the contrary, after you wore me out with your lustful endeavors, I took a brief nap and then went to
the store.
Hope's giggle was manna to his heart.
 You went to the store, the mortal way? You didn't just think it and have the food appear?
 Damn it woman, what do you take me for?
Hope laughed harder.  I get it you forgot to act like a vampire, didn't you?
Miles tugged Hope closer, untied her robe's sash, and cupped her breasts.  I'll show you a vampire, wife
 just get your butt up those stairs.
****
Guy slammed through the front doors of Morgan Rarities. His hands trembled with rage, and his brain
screamed with his frustration. Hope would not even listen to his idea. Not only had she tossed him out, but
she'd also defended that wastrel of a husband she claimed.
He'd never trusted Miles Dunbar. All his careful research to find anything devious on the man had turned
up nothing, but he knew a con man when he saw one. Something wasn't right. No one Guy had talked to
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daytime. If he had more time, he'd put a private investigator on his trail, had even talked to one, but
money was getting tight. With the new security guard watching his every move, although most nights he barely
saw the man, he'd had to use the time during Hope's wedding to get the shipment ready for his buyer. Still, it
wasn't enough. His creditors were getting more than a bit edgy. If only Hope had listened to his idea about
Morgan's. If only the imbeciles who'd kidnapped her hadn't been caught before he forced her to sign Morgan's
away. Well, at least, they didn't know who was behind Hope's abduction. Guy really didn't want to soil his own
hands with Hope's blood, but he had no choice. She had to die if he wanted to keep his own skin.
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Hope leaned over and kissed Miles on the lips. Her vamp looked sexy as hell. The sheet draped just low
enough below his waist that she wanted to ditch work and jump his bones, but Miranda would kill her. This
would be her boss's first non on-call day in a while.
Miles' tongue teased her bottom lip, and her knees threatened to put her on the floor. Dang the man he
knew what buttons to push.  No Miles, I have to go to work. Besides, it's almost dawn, you need to rest.
 I can rest later. Come back to bed.
 No way. I have barely enough time to get to the hospital as it is. If I even lie down next to you, I'll be in
deep water not to mention naked.
 Don't you trust me?
Hope evaded Miles hand.  Of course I do with my life but I have to go. For just a moment, the
sensual light in his eyes dimmed, replaced by a look of sadness. Her heart ached for him. She wished she
knew what caused these brief lapses. When they had first met, he'd been such a man of mystery. Remote in a
lot of ways but always able to pull out a smile
unless he was angry. Something she hoped never to see.  I promise, I'll be home right after work as
soon as I go by Morgan's. She closed her eyes and waited for the storm to erupt.
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and began to stalk her.  I forbid it, Hope. You are not to go near Guy.
 Forbid? Are we back to that? Every time you pull that I am vamp-piglet act, it gets one of us in trouble.
 Then please listen to reason. Guy is dangerous. He is doing his best to steal you blind. He constantly
upsets you, and he looks at you with malice in his eyes every time you disagree with him.
 Oh pooh, he's harmless, Miles. There are times he gets a bit on the temperamental side but then he
stops.
Miles continued to move forward as Hope continued to back pedal towards the door.
 Until you get out of range. I'm telling you, he is not to be trusted.
 You all keep telling me that, but where's the proof? Hope took a step toward Miles.  I don't like him that
much either. And just so you know, I plan on looking for another manager. But it will be because I think he's just
not the manager for Morgan's, not because he's stealing or dangerous. That hasn't been proven yet. Look, my
parents gave him the manager job after his Dad died, and he did graduate with a master's in business. Up until
the last couple of months, I left everything to him. It has to be a shock that I want to handle more of Mom and
Dad's legacy. It's probably the reason he's acting so unlike his usual self.
She pried open Miles' clenched fist and slid her hand into his.  I know you all have been looking so hard
to find something on Guy, but what if you're wrong? I don't want to live my life in fear. I just want to be happy,
Miles.
 I know, my love. I just wish I didn't get this gnawing feeling inside my gut every time he's near you.
 Well, perhaps it's just that green monster.
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Miles laughed.  Me? Jealous of him? Please Hope, that's ludicrous.
 Really? Then how come your fangs come out whenever he's around?
 Maybe because he's dangerous, remember?
 Yeah, pull my other  Hope glanced at her watch.  Yikes, I have to go right now. Can we talk about
this when I get home? I promise I'll just be at Morgan's for a minute. I just need to talk to Guy.
 Can't you call or email him?
 I could but I don't think that would have the same emphasis as in person. Relax, hon, I'm sure if he
doesn't like what I have to say, he'll get mad and quit.
 Good, that will save me the trouble of killing him.
****
Hope decided to take Miles' suggestion and call Guy instead of going by. Her day had been hard 
maybe because it was her first day back, but the trauma cases coming in had stolen a bit of her
happiness in her marriage and Miles. She needed to go home and ground herself in their love. To know that
life went on no matter what.
She hit the speed dial button for Morgan's and put the phone to her ear.
 Morgan Rarities, how can I help you?
The voice on the other end sounded like an older woman. Probably the new secretary Guy hired.
 Hi, this is Hope Dunbar, I need to speak with Guy please.
 Oh yes, Ms. Morgan, I mean Mrs. Dunbar, Mr. Evans said to put you right through if you called. Just a
moment, please.
Hope heard the beep signaling she was on hold and then just a second later, Guy's effusive voice
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dropping by, I hope?
 Hi Guy, that's why I'm calling, I had thought about it but my plans have changed. I've had a really tiring
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