Chapter Eight
It was a long time before her vampire prince spoke again, and though Jaci was about ready to jump through the damn balcony doors to escape his dark, penetrating gaze, she forced herself to remain still. She didn’t even risk the movement it would take to bring the drink to her lips, though she desperately, desperately wanted to.
Beyond those beautiful glass doors, a full moon rose high in a clear sky, casting the surrounding buildings in an otherworldly light that made her confession feel that much more ominous.
Finally, when she couldn’t take another agonizing minute of his silent scrutiny, she whispered, “Please tell me what you’re thinking, Gabriel. Whatever it is, I can handle it. Just… don’t give me the silent treatment. Not now.”
Gabriel nodded slowly, still trying t
