Chapter 42: To Be Human

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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

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