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Chapter 13

“Pretty much,” Edan replied. “His ego is as big as his house—or so it seems.”

Gideon lifted an eyebrow in question. “You think that, underneath, he’s a coward?”

“Not at all. I believe he’s bored with life, which often happens with Old and Ancient vampires. He needs something to keep him busy and entertained, and the casinos serve that purpose. I suspect that he doesn’t want to deal with such mundane things as self-protection when he’s got others to do the job for him.”

“So, getting back to my original question,” Gideon said, “They are his real passion.”

Edan tapped his fingers together, picturing Vicario’s house. “I think, I might be wrong, but I thinkhe also has a passion for art from what I saw hanging on his walls. Also for rare books if what’s in his extensive library is any indication.”

“Now, we come down to it,” Gideon said, smiling.

“How so?” Braden asked.