“That nosebleed of yours means something. It means that I want you really badly. When I first met you, you didn’t get any nosebleeds because even though I wanted you, it wasn’t to the degree that I want you now.” His lips lifted into a doting smile. “Perhaps it’s because you’ve become my forbidden fruit. My desire for you grows with every passing day. That alone is reason enough for me to still be here, pursuing you as opposed to going after some other human girl. I only want you, Gracie.”