p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Standing in the ring as the crowd chanted 'where's your boyfriend' at him Ethan could picture the blush on Spud's face so perfectly it was impossible to resist playing into it. Pretending to ponder the question he subtly gave the prearranged signal and sure enough when Spud's music hit and he came out in the ridiculous blue singlet he'd had to bribe him to wear he could see the bright flush of red. Smirking he held the ropes down for the smaller man to climb in, the plan for this exhibition match had come to him when his Aunt had alerted him that Angle was in the building and pushing for a re-match after last week's debacle./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""Sir, you might want to rethink the end of this match," hissing under his breath even as he obeyed the gesture to lock up Spud agilely twisted out of the front face hold only to get caught again like they'd planned. Huffing as Ethan only manhandled him into the next series of moves he resolutely ignored the lick of heat at such an easy display of strength and tried again, "the crowd already thinks I'm your boyfriend."/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Laughing lowly Ethan signaled for Spud to assume the final position despite his frustrated glower, dropping to his knees his hands fell naturally to the smaller man's hips as he leaned over him in a way that was purposely suggestive, "why? You're not ashamed to be thought of as my boyfriend are you tiger?" The way Spud gasped and arched into his grip had him shifting forward minutely, biting back a groan he knew he was in trouble when the fangs he hadn't felt emerge cut into his bottom lip. Spud's racing heartbeat was a siren call to the hunger that was never too far away and it physically hurt to force his fangs back. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Angle's music came almost as a relief, with his usual iron control seconds away from failing in way too public of a setting he grasped the excuse to end the exhibition and pull away. Standing quickly he tugged Spud up with him, maneuvering the smaller man slightly in front of him as Angle started insulting them. Not that he paid much attention when Spud stepped back ever so slightly into him, shifting his hunger to something more carnal it was a struggle to maintain a bored expression./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Digging his nails into his palms Spud never thought he'd have the chance to be grateful for the concealing support of a jockstrap but with Ethan's warmth teasing along his back all his mind could focus on was how … emgood/em it had felt to have the bigger man pressed so intimately against him. Praying nothing of those thoughts showed on his face he tuned in just in time to hear Angle threaten to break both their ankles before leaving to the adoring cheering of the crowd. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Drawing a steadying breath as Ethan stepped back he grumbled, "bloody wanker." Silently obeying Ethan's gentle push to move out of the ring he was barely able to look the other man in the face as the crowd started chanting 'he's your boyfriend' at them./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""Don't worry about Angle, I'll handle him," glancing down Ethan grinned at Spud's still bright red face, draping an arm around his shoulders just to see him blush more. "And don't worry about the crowd, they're just having fun." Winking he couldn't help but laugh and dart away at the elbow to his ribs./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""You're impossible Sir," huffing Spud was reluctantly amused at the other man's pretense of being hurt. It was almost enough to distract him from the need to apologize for what had happened, "and they're not just having fun they're implying that you … that a man like you would …"/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Dropping his hand away from his ribs Ethan straightened up, disturbed at the genuine trace of self-disgust in Spud's voice, "would what tiger? Would date you?" Forcing back a growl at Spud's wide-eyed nod and uncaring of the fact they were still in a public hallway he gripped Spud's jaw and tipped his face up, tone gentling when the other man's lips parted in a surprised gasp, "I think anyone would be lucky to have you as their boyfriend."/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Ethan's fingers were startling hot against his skin and with his pulse thundering in his ears Spud tried to laugh off the other man's words, "I don't think you'll find many would agree with that Sir." Making the mistake of meeting Ethan's gaze he abruptly found he couldn't look away from the warm darkness, unconsciously swaying closer he shivered under the heat surging through him./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Fingers tightening as the smaller man's heart rate spiked Ethan couldn't resist stroking a thumb under the tempting lushness of Spud's bottom lip, a fraction of his desire leaking out, "why not? You're loyal, you're fun to be with." Leaning down he breathed in Spud's shuddering gasp, voice dropping to a growl, "you're fucking hot." Spud's low whine, scent deepening into the spice of arousal had his control shattering, fangs descending and on the verge of pushing Spud into the nearest empty room his Aunt's shocked exclamation was like a bucket of cold water over his head./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""Ethan Carter," glaring as her nephew practically sprang away from her Chief of Staff Dixie clamped down on her anger, counting to ten before continuing more evenly. "If you can spare me a moment, I'd like to have a word with you."/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Feeling like he was ten and caught doing something he shouldn't Ethan nodded hastily, for the second time in one night forcing his fangs back with a painful effort, "of course Aunt D." Turning to Spud he winced at finding the smaller man pale instead of bright red like he'd been expecting, reaching out he ignored the pang of hurt when Spud backed up a step./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""I'll just go change and pack up our belongings. Sir, Madame," nodding politely to each Carter Spud hurried away, emotions in complete turmoil over what had just happened. Once safely in the privacy of their locker room he sank against the door, touching his mouth it was a struggle to calm his fluttering heart, not sure if Ethan had just been teasing or if he might actually be attracted to him. One thing he was sure of was that he couldn't afford to act any differently until he knew one way or another. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Irritated when Ethan's gaze remained fixed on Spud's retreating form Dixie coughed, unwillingly amused when he jumped, "my office Ethan." Leading the way she waited until the door closed before leveling her best disappointed look at her nephew, "what were you thinking with that stunt in the ring Ethan?"/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""The ring?" Taken aback, having fully expected his Aunt to complain about what had just happened it took him a second to remember the exhibition match, "oh that." Smirking Ethan flopped on the couch, rolling the tension out of his shoulders, "I was just messing with Angle, although it did take some convincing to get Spud to play along."/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""It was highly inappropriate Ethan, I don't appreciate you setting up such suggestive situations on my show." Glaring when Ethan only rolled his eyes Dixie held onto her temper, "don't let it happen again."/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Holding a hand up Ethan made a placating gesture, he really shouldn't be too surprised by his Aunt's response, she'd always had a bit of difficulty moving with the times, "of course Aunt D, it won't happen again."/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""Good and what about what I witnessed in the hallway?" Raising an eyebrow Dixie studied how Ethan's expression slid from amusement to sudden wariness, wanting to stomp her foot in frustration that it appeared Serg had been right. Her nephew really was contemplating starting something with Spud./span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""I was just …" scrambling for an excuse Ethan flushed dully under his Aunt's knowing look. Groaning he swept a hand through his hair, "ok I'll admit my instincts may have gotten a little away from me but Spud, he …" cutting himself off before he ended up confessing exactly how tempting he found Spud to be he shrugged and smiled charmingly up at his fuming Aunt, "Spud is my friend. Would it really be the worst thing in the world if I fed from him?"/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Despite wanting to vehemently disagree with that statement Dixie chose her words carefully, Serg would be quite disappointed in her if she shot down all chances of Ethan forming a vessel bond with Spud. "Of course not darling but I urge you to keep in mind that while Spud might be your friend he is also my Chief of Staff. I need him able to perform his job when needed." /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""I've been at this a while now Aunt D, I think I can handle not taking too much," scowling at his Aunt's indulgent smile Ethan crossed his arms and resisted the urge to pout. He hated when his Aunt made him feel like an inexperienced kid./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""Of course, darling," smiling innocently Dixie waved the suggestion off, "just something for you to keep in mind." Watching her nephew's irritation dissolve into thoughtfulness she carefully hid her satisfaction at planting a seed of doubt./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""Sir, you might want to rethink the end of this match," hissing under his breath even as he obeyed the gesture to lock up Spud agilely twisted out of the front face hold only to get caught again like they'd planned. Huffing as Ethan only manhandled him into the next series of moves he resolutely ignored the lick of heat at such an easy display of strength and tried again, "the crowd already thinks I'm your boyfriend."/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Laughing lowly Ethan signaled for Spud to assume the final position despite his frustrated glower, dropping to his knees his hands fell naturally to the smaller man's hips as he leaned over him in a way that was purposely suggestive, "why? You're not ashamed to be thought of as my boyfriend are you tiger?" The way Spud gasped and arched into his grip had him shifting forward minutely, biting back a groan he knew he was in trouble when the fangs he hadn't felt emerge cut into his bottom lip. Spud's racing heartbeat was a siren call to the hunger that was never too far away and it physically hurt to force his fangs back. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Angle's music came almost as a relief, with his usual iron control seconds away from failing in way too public of a setting he grasped the excuse to end the exhibition and pull away. Standing quickly he tugged Spud up with him, maneuvering the smaller man slightly in front of him as Angle started insulting them. Not that he paid much attention when Spud stepped back ever so slightly into him, shifting his hunger to something more carnal it was a struggle to maintain a bored expression./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Digging his nails into his palms Spud never thought he'd have the chance to be grateful for the concealing support of a jockstrap but with Ethan's warmth teasing along his back all his mind could focus on was how … emgood/em it had felt to have the bigger man pressed so intimately against him. Praying nothing of those thoughts showed on his face he tuned in just in time to hear Angle threaten to break both their ankles before leaving to the adoring cheering of the crowd. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Drawing a steadying breath as Ethan stepped back he grumbled, "bloody wanker." Silently obeying Ethan's gentle push to move out of the ring he was barely able to look the other man in the face as the crowd started chanting 'he's your boyfriend' at them./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""Don't worry about Angle, I'll handle him," glancing down Ethan grinned at Spud's still bright red face, draping an arm around his shoulders just to see him blush more. "And don't worry about the crowd, they're just having fun." Winking he couldn't help but laugh and dart away at the elbow to his ribs./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""You're impossible Sir," huffing Spud was reluctantly amused at the other man's pretense of being hurt. It was almost enough to distract him from the need to apologize for what had happened, "and they're not just having fun they're implying that you … that a man like you would …"/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Dropping his hand away from his ribs Ethan straightened up, disturbed at the genuine trace of self-disgust in Spud's voice, "would what tiger? Would date you?" Forcing back a growl at Spud's wide-eyed nod and uncaring of the fact they were still in a public hallway he gripped Spud's jaw and tipped his face up, tone gentling when the other man's lips parted in a surprised gasp, "I think anyone would be lucky to have you as their boyfriend."/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Ethan's fingers were startling hot against his skin and with his pulse thundering in his ears Spud tried to laugh off the other man's words, "I don't think you'll find many would agree with that Sir." Making the mistake of meeting Ethan's gaze he abruptly found he couldn't look away from the warm darkness, unconsciously swaying closer he shivered under the heat surging through him./span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Fingers tightening as the smaller man's heart rate spiked Ethan couldn't resist stroking a thumb under the tempting lushness of Spud's bottom lip, a fraction of his desire leaking out, "why not? You're loyal, you're fun to be with." Leaning down he breathed in Spud's shuddering gasp, voice dropping to a growl, "you're fucking hot." Spud's low whine, scent deepening into the spice of arousal had his control shattering, fangs descending and on the verge of pushing Spud into the nearest empty room his Aunt's shocked exclamation was like a bucket of cold water over his head./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""Ethan Carter," glaring as her nephew practically sprang away from her Chief of Staff Dixie clamped down on her anger, counting to ten before continuing more evenly. "If you can spare me a moment, I'd like to have a word with you."/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Feeling like he was ten and caught doing something he shouldn't Ethan nodded hastily, for the second time in one night forcing his fangs back with a painful effort, "of course Aunt D." Turning to Spud he winced at finding the smaller man pale instead of bright red like he'd been expecting, reaching out he ignored the pang of hurt when Spud backed up a step./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""I'll just go change and pack up our belongings. Sir, Madame," nodding politely to each Carter Spud hurried away, emotions in complete turmoil over what had just happened. Once safely in the privacy of their locker room he sank against the door, touching his mouth it was a struggle to calm his fluttering heart, not sure if Ethan had just been teasing or if he might actually be attracted to him. One thing he was sure of was that he couldn't afford to act any differently until he knew one way or another. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Irritated when Ethan's gaze remained fixed on Spud's retreating form Dixie coughed, unwillingly amused when he jumped, "my office Ethan." Leading the way she waited until the door closed before leveling her best disappointed look at her nephew, "what were you thinking with that stunt in the ring Ethan?"/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""The ring?" Taken aback, having fully expected his Aunt to complain about what had just happened it took him a second to remember the exhibition match, "oh that." Smirking Ethan flopped on the couch, rolling the tension out of his shoulders, "I was just messing with Angle, although it did take some convincing to get Spud to play along."/span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""It was highly inappropriate Ethan, I don't appreciate you setting up such suggestive situations on my show." Glaring when Ethan only rolled his eyes Dixie held onto her temper, "don't let it happen again."/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Holding a hand up Ethan made a placating gesture, he really shouldn't be too surprised by his Aunt's response, she'd always had a bit of difficulty moving with the times, "of course Aunt D, it won't happen again."/span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""Good and what about what I witnessed in the hallway?" Raising an eyebrow Dixie studied how Ethan's expression slid from amusement to sudden wariness, wanting to stomp her foot in frustration that it appeared Serg had been right. Her nephew really was contemplating starting something with Spud./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""I was just …" scrambling for an excuse Ethan flushed dully under his Aunt's knowing look. Groaning he swept a hand through his hair, "ok I'll admit my instincts may have gotten a little away from me but Spud, he …" cutting himself off before he ended up confessing exactly how tempting he found Spud to be he shrugged and smiled charmingly up at his fuming Aunt, "Spud is my friend. Would it really be the worst thing in the world if I fed from him?"/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;"Despite wanting to vehemently disagree with that statement Dixie chose her words carefully, Serg would be quite disappointed in her if she shot down all chances of Ethan forming a vessel bond with Spud. "Of course not darling but I urge you to keep in mind that while Spud might be your friend he is also my Chief of Staff. I need him able to perform his job when needed." /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""I've been at this a while now Aunt D, I think I can handle not taking too much," scowling at his Aunt's indulgent smile Ethan crossed his arms and resisted the urge to pout. He hated when his Aunt made him feel like an inexperienced kid./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"span lang="EN-US" style="color: #7030a0;""Of course, darling," smiling innocently Dixie waved the suggestion off, "just something for you to keep in mind." Watching her nephew's irritation dissolve into thoughtfulness she carefully hid her satisfaction at planting a seed of doubt./span/p
