Novel-novel oleh Meg Lawrence

The rogue tilted her head to the side and spit out a mouthful of blood and a few teeth. “He’s going to kill me and you anyway...so what do I have to lose? Sloane would love to see your face right now. What do you think he’d say, knowing you are harboring a human and working as the ‘vampire king’?” She spoke those last few words vehemently, sarcasm dripping with each syllable. Mal’s eyes widened in surprise as he took a few stumbling locks backwards. “You’re a liar. Sloane isn’t- he can’t be…” His face changed from shock to anger. “You ARE LYING!!” His eyes turned red as he raised a hand to strike. Jack quickly blocked Mal’s hand with his own, clutching it. “Mal! Think about this!!” He pleaded. “If she dies, then Sloane gets away and we don’t have any way of knowing his next move. Clean yourself up and get out of here. This trash isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon.” His fangs elongated and eyes turned red, cementing his point. “I’ll make sure of THAT.” Jack was just as upset that Cla

The day had been one for the books.Between cleaning up emails, mailing sponsors, corralling the kids, and Lex picking her up early, Claire’s mind couldn’t shut off.The subtle “ding” of Mal's door opening brought her back to the present. Green eyes met red ones. She rushed into the foyer, arms instinctively wrapping around his waist as Mal pulled her close. “What is going on?” She glanced up just in time to see his crimson eyes transform back to their gorgeous brown, with hints of amber in them.”Your eyes. Are they changing color? Sorry…” she shook her head. “I’m not changing the subject intentionally.”Mal gave her a tinder sweet kiss. “You’re fine and safe. We had a bit of an issue earlier. Don’t worry. Everyone is safe and accounted for. I just needed to make sure you were back here safe and sound. Come on. Tell me a bit about your day.” He ushered her to the living room while grabbing her bag from her shoulder. “Wow. I didn’t realize you carried so much with you…”Claire laughed

Claire stood in front of the massive window, looking out at the Chicago skyline and sunset against Lake Michigan. She lost herself watching the sun’s rays slowly dissipate when an elbow nudged her shoulder, almost making her lose her balance.“Whatcha thinking, cupcake?” Sean crossed his arms and continued to bump into her, rocking her side to side. Her gaze focused on the reflection of the scene behind her. Quinn joking with Marian and Jack with Malachy behind them. His eyes found hers in the window, causing her heart to jump slightly. “You ever think that things happen for a reason? That fate, or whatever, knows the perfect time for us even when it hurts or feels like it’ll kill us?” She focused on her friend, who has been a rock for her over the last few years.Sean looked at Quinn and smiled. “You know I do. Shit. Look at you and me.” He waved a hand between them. “I had the hots for you and tried to charm and seduce you from the get go. Unknown to me, you were already head over

Quinn stood with a battle stance, hands on her hips and her mouth and jaw clenched. Her wide hazel eyes burned holes into Malachy. He answered with his own eyes smoldering and his fangs elongated. Trying to ease the tension between the two, Claire stepped in between them with her palm in the middle of Mal’s chest and the other holding up her index finger in Quinn’s direction.“Everyone, calm down first.” She looked at her best friend, but her statement was more directed at Mal, since he could easily rip the small human apart. The couple slowly stepped out of the elevator with Sean wrapping his arms around Quinn, pulling her back further into the living room. If you could call it that. Claire made a mental note to look around this apartment as much as possible when she wasn’t trying to avoid a vampire attacking her friend.Quinn didn’t hesitate to jump Claire as soon as they set their bags down. “Care to fucking tell me what in the fuck is going on, Claire?! This scumbag left you to

“Care to tell me why you didn’t just kill the little human bitch when you had her alone?” Mirabella stormed into the extravagant office, unravelling her shawl as she went. Her red stiletto heels clicked loudly on the white tiles before she threw herself onto the sofa, then kicked up her feet onto the glass coffee table.She snapped her well-manicured fingers above her head, “what does a vampire have to do to get a decent fucking drink around here? Jeez!” A massive and dramatic sigh escaped her dark crimson lips. Her eyes found the dark silhouette against the wide windows, the bright sunshine against the mountains a stark contrast to the scene before her.“You could’ve ended all of this and gotten us out of this shithole hillbilly town. About fucking time!” Her hands clutched the wine glass before pressing it to her lips and swallowing deeply the thick red liquid.Sloane kept his arms behind his back, his body never leaving its position in front of the window. Closing his eyes and shaki

Claire let out an audible sigh. “Why is it that the drive back from a trip always seems to go by faster than when you leave?”Mal’s hand found hers, bringing it to his cool lips. “I promise you, we will be back there soon enough. That cottage has many memories now for us. Wonderful memories that I plan on replicating as soon as possible. But first,” his voice turned serious. “We need to make sure you and your friends are safe, then we can plan another long weekend away. Deal?”“Deal.” She leaned her head back and closed her eyes. “So stop by my place first? I can grab some more clothes and other toiletries for a few days.”Mal turned his focus back to the road ahead of them, nodding his head in agreement. “Lex and Brady are there now. Lex has been trying to convince Brady to spend a few more days at his place. But he’s a stubborn one. Keeps telling Lex he needs to check in on you. I think I like that kid.”She chuckled to herself. Only Mal and her father could get away with calling her