The Maestro (Cold Hollow Mysteries Book 3)

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again?”
    “If one appears before me and possesses the right qualities, I would court her and decide. This type of commitment should never be rushed and should be given great consideration.”
    “So, if a buxom beauty happened to meet you, and she had curves in all the right places, a polite attitude, and said all the right things, you wouldn’t jump on that?”
    Maurice sighed. “Adam, buxom women often suffer from back issues, and no, I would not ‘jump’ on that. That’s assuming it’s your term for sexual intercourse.”
    Adam laughed. “You get me all the time, boss.”
    Maurice smiled as their meals were delivered. Neither man hesitated, and they dug into their food with gusto. Between bites, Adam began his line of questioning. “You never age. How do you do that?”
    “I do indeed age, Adam, just as you age. It’s just not as evident. I’ve had genetic testing done and have been told my DNA takes much longer to break down than most individuals’. They haven’t found out why yet.”
    “So, the geneticists are still researching for you? I assumed you fired them.”
    Maurice shook his head. “No. I only fired one of them. The man was obviously inept.”
    “Did they look into your enhanced strength too?”
    “They most assuredly did. They said I had genes similar to a Greek god from Olympus and to thank my parents for them.” Adam laughed and sipped his beer and resumed eating for a while. As Adam chewed, Maurice continued, “While doing routine blood work, they also said I had a particular type of anemia.”
    Adam swallowed. “Like the doctor said Delilah has?” He leaned forward and spoke in a whisper, “You don’t suppose you two are vampires, do you?”
    Maurice winced and waved his hand before him. “Oh, Adam, don’t be gauche. Of course, we’re not vampires.” He could not help the chuckle that escaped his lips.
    “Do you think she inherited your strength too?”
    Maurice’s eyebrows rose. “I’m going to assume she did, given the way she bats around the staff when angered. Nevertheless, come to think of it, each of us has a dark side. Delilah’s simply requires training. I believe her to be a perfect replacement for me at the office when I retire. I am beyond pleased my son did not acquire this anemia the two of us have. However, he too has a dark side that he keeps under remarkable control.”
    “I wish I had met him. The way you talk about him makes me want to meet him.”
    “You will someday soon, Adam. I promise.”
    Adam smiled and finished his meal and beer and sat silent until Maurice was satisfied.
    As they left the establishment, Maurice wished Adam would live forever. He was the perfect bodyguard, chauffeur, and companion. The reason why Maurice confided in the man was because he had been tested. His loyalty to his job and to the family was ironclad. He also knew what would happen to him if he ever betrayed Maurice.
    The ride back to the mansion was calming and quiet, except for one question that Maurice threw at Adam. “Adam, would you ‘jump’ on a buxom blonde if given the opportunity?”
    “You bet your ass I would. Any opportunity to get my pipes cleaned is a good thing.”

CHAPTER 3
     
    It had been three days since Delilah’s reconstruction, and Maurice stood over her bed and moved some stray hair away from her eyes as she slept. The doctor had been in for some simple blood tests to check on her anemia and the drug levels in her system. He cut back on one of her pain pills and one of the sedatives. She would soon rouse for short periods of time, and Maurice saw his little girl finally coming back into being. The plastic surgeon had repaired both of her cheeks and was pleased with how her healing was progressing. The oral surgeon had repaired her teeth and capped each one of them. Delilah had always had a beautiful smile, but now it would be captivating. He sighed as he ran his right hand down her face and whispered, “Come back to me whole, Delilah. I need
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