I stared at him as he gazed unseeingly out the windshield.
was thoughtful, as if his mind were somewhere far away. "We're a little under halfway through the book by now and I haven't quite admitted that I'm a vampire yet. Oh, it's been implied, if not directly stated on the back cover, but the words haven't really left my mouth. And that's okay, it's fine. If I remember correctly, it's going to happen within the next few chapters, after a bit more smoldering and sighing." He sighed and continued, "Since we're at about the halfway mark, now would be a good time to take a break and stretch your legs, maybe help yourself to a cup of coffee or a snack. Don't worry, just put us face-down or fold a page corner. We'll be here when you get back."
I stared at him as he gazed unseeingly out the windshield.
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