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eyes dreamily and Tina almost cried out at the tenderness of it all. His hands were exploring every inch of her body, fondling her lathered breasts, massaging the sides of her hips, stroking between her legs where he entered her. Water splashed over the rim of the tub with each powerful stroke, coating the tiled floor with a thin layer of soapy water.
    Gradually he increased his speed and pressure until her body sung with satisfaction, every muscle shuddering with the most powerful orgasm she had ever experienced. The orgasm only Ethan could give her. She shut her eyes tightly and screamed, bursts of light appearing on the inside of her eyelids.
    Ethan crumpled into her, kissing her neck before raising his head to meet her eye. After removing himself from her, he kissed her lightly on the lips, holding the kiss for a few seconds. She had butterflies in her stomach. Every time he kissed her, it felt like the first time.
    But when he turned to her now, his face lacked all humor. He was serious.
    “And now for the test.” Ethan’s hand shook slightly as he brought his hand to his mouth. A fang peeked from behind his lips. Pricking his pointer finger with the tooth, a small droplet of blood formed on his fingertip. Tina knew what he wanted her to do and it scared her. Her gut tightened in response and she heard Ethan’s breathing become ragged.
    “But Gus is dead—the curse is lifted,” Tina said, trying to reason. “You saw me heal Danny and his parents right before we left the hospital.”
    “Just to be absolutely sure,” Ethan said quietly. There was a pleading look in his eye and Tina understood; after almost half a lifetime of being cursed, he needed there to be no shadow of a doubt. She hesitated.
    “Do it,” he implored.
    Tina placed his finger in the palm of her hand and wrapped her fingers around it. She closed her eyes, hoping with everything within her that her powers were still there. That everything was fine. That she could move on with her life and the man lying with her would be able to stay by her side, take care of her, love her without any consequences. Without any reminder of the prejudice that had destroyed a family.
    Tina hesitated, but when she finally opened her fist and looked down, she gasped.
    In a span of seconds, Tina and Ethan watched in awe as the droplet of blood on Ethan’s finger grew smaller and smaller...until it vanished. Completely.
    “And how are you feeling? No pain?” Ethan whispered excitedly, hope surging in his voice. He reached to tuck a piece of hair behind her ear and let his thumb linger to caress her cheek.
    Tina’s eyes sparkled with relief. “Never felt better.”
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ISBN: 978-14603-1790-7
    The Demon’s Forbidden Passion
    Copyright © 2013 by Dana Hamilton
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