Lestat POV

Via mental message I asked them to bring food to the room, while I kept Hope on my lap, giving small kisses on the right side of her neck. My monster was happy and eager, it had been so long since I had touched anyone, they had simply all lost their taste after I tasted Hope.

So why try to satisfy me in other arms if none of them could accomplish the goal? It made no sense at all, so yes, I had been without anyone since Hope had left me and now she was in my arms again.

Listening to Hope's low, short moans was enough to...