Mia Slowly the vampire king moved one of his hands, grazing two fingers along my jawline, an evil smile spreading across his face. “So young, you think you are strong enough to take me, pup. Let's see you try.” Scoffing, I smiled up at him. “I accept your challenge, but to make things more interesting, I propose a deal.” His smile grew, “Go on.” Now was my in. If I did this right, I could get him to agree to retire and allow his son to take over the vampires. “If you win, you do with me as you please. Lock me away, kill me whatever. Continue to live your lives in the shadows.” I shrugged my shoulders. “I don’t really care what you do.” His smile grew even larger, now filling his face a slight glint in his eyes. “And if you should win?” Allowing my own smile to grow only slightly, I shrugg