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some bold prints for wallpaper trim as well as window treatments. She quickly learned I wasn’t the pink and floral type. Once she realized that, her suggestions started to make a whole lot more sense.
    She had enough to work with and would be working with her assistants and painters over the next week to complete the requests.
    “I have to go shopping for some art, accessories, and kitchen items,” I explained.
    She nodded. “Yes, I can tell.”
    “Where do I go?”
    Lily grabbed the pen off the counter and started writing down the names and addresses of stores in my notebook. “These three stores are all within ten minutes’ drive of one another. They will box all of your purchases and even load them into your car.”
    “Thank you. When do I need to be back to accept the deliveries?”
    “It would be best if you could be back here by three.”
    I nodded. “Thank you again.”
     
    ***
     
    The entire morning and most of the afternoon was spent shopping. The stores loved me. I spent more money than I thought was possible on appliances, high-end kitchen items, bath towels, shower curtains, bathroom rugs, wall art, bedding, and more. Some of it was loaded into the back of the SUV and the rest of it was scheduled for delivery for the afternoon as well as tomorrow. I even ordered a treadmill so I could start building my home gym.
    Everything was spread out across the floors within each room. I was simply playing the waiting game for the furniture to be delivered. I couldn’t do anything with the bedding until there was a bed. I couldn’t hang art above the sofa without the sofa being there, and I couldn’t wash any of the new towels without the washing machine.
    By two, deliveries began. I pointed to the various rooms where everything needed to go. The delivery men installed, assembled, and tested. I signed delivery slips and tipped and then did it all over again with the next delivery. After the third delivery, I was exhausted, but it was empowering. I had never done anything like this and was proud of myself.
    “Well haven’t you been busy!” Lily said, walking through the front door after a delivery man who was wheeling in my refrigerator.
    I looked up from where I was peeling stickers off of plates and loading them into the dishwasher. Hair hung in my face and I blew it with a huff.
    “Do you want me to send over one of my assistants to help with all of this little stuff?” You can relax and just point to what you need done,” Lily offered.
    There was part of me that wanted to yell and ask why she didn’t offer this in the morning. Instead, I smiled and graciously accepted.
     

 
     
     
     
     
     

     
    Chapter 4
     
    “WOW,” NICO SAID, stepping into the master bedroom.
    I flopped down on the bed, which had just been made with fresh sheets from the dryer and a brand new comforter. There were also half a dozen throw pillows, which I was currently lying across.
    “What do you think?” I asked, lifting my head up.
    “Impressive.”
    “Is Olivier with you?” I asked.
    Nico nodded. “He is. Downstairs.”
    “Okay,” I said, getting off the bed.
    “Is there something going on?” Nico asked.
    I shook my head. “No, just want to talk to both of you.”
    Nico walked downstairs and I was right behind him.
    “You work quickly,” Olivier said, waving his hand in the direction of the living room. It was all set up, complete with artwork hanging above the sofa. The only thing missing was a fresh coat of paint and curtains.
    “I didn’t have a choice, someone forgot a bed!” I said.
    Nico and Olivier shook their heads.
    “So what’s the plan with you both this evening?” I asked.
    “We have to do the blood oath tonight,” Nico said.
    I remembered this from a few months ago when all of the vampires pledged their allegiance to Costin.
    “Have all the vampires agreed?” I asked.
    “They do not have a choice,” Olivier said.
    “Oh.” There was still so much I didn’t understand about the