Vampires didn't need to breathe except to talk, so hyperventilating like that was most likely habit – how young was she really?

Lindsey stood calmly, letting her have the time she needed. "In case you're thinking about it, fuck with my memory, ever, and you and I'll have a problem. As for today, there's not much you or I could do against whatever mojo's floating around here. We kissed. That's all. Nobody got hurt." And they could've. Things could've gotten bloody quickly with a lust-crazed vampire, and bloodier if Lindsey felt the need to defend himself.

"You might wanna avoid people 'til whatever's going on stops, though. Just a suggestion."