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Julian in this age.‖ He inclined his head. ―I am pleased that you both have decided to visit.‖
    ―This is a visit of business, not pleasure,‖ Noah said.
    ―I see that.‖ Julian‘s cold gaze dropped back to me. ―You do have a succubus with you after all. What brings you to our monastery?‖
    His voice was smooth, even, and low. But his silver gaze watched me with an avarice that made my skin crawl. I wanted to leave right then and there, go back down the mountain and take my chances with Aloysius. At least he was the devil I knew. I had a sneaking suspicion that there would be a catch for our stay here in the monastery, and I was afraid of what it might be. Whore to vampires or whore to Serim? They were both equally awful. My hands clenched in my lap.
    David‘s hand stroked over my wig again, as if trying to calm me. ―We wish sanctuary for a few days for our small party,‖ he said, his crisp, strong voice cutting through the jumble of my thoughts. ―We can pay you for room and board and your protection.‖
    Julian smiled. ―David. You were once one of our brothers, many, many centuries ago.
    You know that we do not accept money.‖
    My gut clenched, a sick feeling. They were looking for a service, then…
    ―Then what is your price?‖ David‘s voice remained calm. His hand continued to stroke the fake blonde hair perched atop my head. ―Name it. Olivia is being hunted by her vampire master and I have sworn to protect her.‖
    The Serim‘s gaze went to David, then back to me. ―She is your creature, then? That is very good news. We will require…a favor. A deal.‖ A cold smile touched his mouth. ―It is not often that a succubus appears on our doorstep, but they have their uses.‖
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    ―No,‖ I said in a low voice. My hands clenched, my fingernails digging into my palms.
    ―Absolutely not.‖
    ―We are not interested in deals,‖ David said.
    The Serim ignored me, his gaze moving to David. ―I was under the impression that you wished our assistance? You know as well as I do, David, that choosing the monastery does not come without its price. All must give up something to escape behind its doors and hide away from the outside world. It does not matter if you wish to stay here only temporarily, or permanently. You can pay the price, or you can turn around and leave. Those that stay in the monastery all give their dues.‖
    David‘s jaw tightened, but he didn‘t disagree with the man. I looked over at Noah, and his face was equally tight. He wouldn‘t look at me. A sick feeling began to wash through my body. A succubus had her uses , Julian had said.
    I‘d just bet. Servicing all the Serim on a monthly basis? Use me as a lure for vampires?
    Or…worse? What if they had worse in mind? I got to my feet. I‘d turn around and walk out right now, then. Whatever protection they could offer me? Wasn‘t worth it.
    The Serim folded his hands, waiting. Watching.
    ―We‘re not paying your price,‖ I said. ―Let‘s go, David.‖
    He looked at me, then back at the Serim. ―Wait, Olivia.‖
    Hot rage splashed through my body. Wait? Did he just command me to wait? ―You cannot tell me that you are considering wagering me in order to stay here?‖ I said furiously. ―I won‘t be a party to it.‖
    David‘s clear gaze met mine, his jaw firm. ―You are not safe on the outside. I know you‘re safe in here.‖
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    ―Safe from vampires,‖ I spit at him. ―Not safe from anything else.‖
    ―Olivia,‖ he began again.
    ―No,‖ I said furiously. Panic shot through my body, hard and fast. My hands curled into fists and I tested the command he‘d given me, but it didn‘t stop me from marching toward the door, and I did so. ―You can stay here, but I‘ll take my chances with the raping vampires rather than the raping Serim--‖
    ―Olivia, stop right there.‖
    I froze in my tracks, two steps from the open door. The teenage boy stood there,