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All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire

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Kerrelyn Sparks
Kerrelyn Sparks

Kerrelyn Sparks is an American author born in 1955, known for her works in fantasy and science fiction, particularly for her focus on female heroines. Her unique writing style has won her a dedicated fan base. more

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“Did you… need something?” he asked in a tight voice. I swallowed hard, my mind racing with a million things to say. The fear pricking at me, telling me I had one last chance to wimp out. To walk away. But I shook my head. No. Not this time. “Yes,” I said simply. “I need something.” “And what, may I ask, do you need?” I met his eyes. “You.”

“You buy so little and ask for even less, which makes me want to spoil you. That’s not how I grew up, which you will soon see. We Berbers ask for everything and get even more in return, much of which we don’t deserve and haven’t earned. But you have access to so much but never touch it. I respect that, and your parents for raising you to value friends and family over money and power.”