Rose I felt really, really tired by the time Boris pulled the SUV up to the side entrance. I think my stand off with Matthias had drained me emotionally, and the day trip and pregnancy were draining me physically. The enormous bath tub was calling to me. A long, warm soak sounded like Heaven… especially if it postponed my next confrontation with Matthias. I was sure there would be trouble after the stunt I pulled today. I had probably crossed a line, using my blood to manipulate the situation in my favor. Maybe it was playing dirty, but hadn’t he asked for it, standing in my doorway like a big, undead roadblock? I sighed and went into the luxurious bathroom. In my heart I knew our argument wasn’t really about Heather, not for me. Nor was it about him being all sexist and patriarc