My Vampire’s Temptation

My Vampire’s Temptation

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“So then what do you want? Tell me.” That question isn’t one easily answered. Her eyes are pleading with me, searching my own for any sign. She’s vulnerable and so innocent right now, and that excites me. The predator in me wants to play and I just can’t resist. I need a taste. Just one more. Demetrius is over his meaningless cursed life. He’s ruthless, cruel and doesn’t care for many, a true monster. Even still, he feels alone, misunderstood, and longs for something new and exciting, until one day by a chance encounter he meets Xenia, a human woman, who is all of those things. He despises humans, but aside from the physical attraction something about her is different. Realizing she is a temptation that he can’t afford, he makes the decision to cut her from his life, but when she is marked by another, he is forced to reveal his true self, bringing her into his dark world of the damned. Keeping his true feelings hidden and explaining her presence to the others while protecting her from the creatures that roam night, creatures she never even knew existed, will be difficult enough. But there’s an even bigger issue: How do you fight a temptation you can’t get away from?

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Chapter 1

1. The Meeting

Demetrius

I kick a pebble and watch as it skips along the dark cobbled street. My hands are stuffed tightly in my pockets like they are searching for something. I’m in a real mood tonight. Another night in this meaningless life. Restlessness has taken over, guiding me to this place for reasons unknown. I drown out the noise and voices around me, not wanting to deal with the petty issues of humanity. Their problems seem so feeble and unimportant in the grand scheme of things.

Why had I decided to come here at this hour when it was so very clear I shouldn’t be around anyone, especially any humans? Disgusting things. But I did know why. I was searching for something, anything different than what I was accustomed to. Maybe I can get into some trouble, maybe I will find a woman, or maybe I will do both. Vampire women are so boring and I’ve already had my share. Even though I didn’t like humans in general, taking one to bed every now and then at least allowed me some reprieve from my thoughts. I needed something new and fresh, and they seemed to be spilling out of the bars everywhere full of alcohol and eager for a night with me. I’m sure the assumption of my wealth played a factor in that. I was in fact wealthy, but no mere mortal woman would get their hands on any of assets, or any woman for that matter. Gold diggers. All of them.

Okay. So maybe I was scarred. Years ago, I had given my heart to someone only to have it ripped out – metaphorically speaking, of course, otherwise I would not be here. Even though my kind can withstand severe injuries, a heart ripped from the chest would mean certain death for us. But still, that’s what it felt like. Letting your guard down for someone, only for them to do what you fear the most and betray you, well, there’s no worse feeling in the world. So now in the place where my heart once existed, is just a hardened, black muscle. I don’t care for many. Now I am merciless and cold-blooded. That is the only way to be in order to protect yourself. I will never be so weak and trusting again. Still, I can’t help to wonder, is this all there is to life? There has to be more, right? Otherwise, what is the point of being an immortal if you can’t enjoy it?

Maybe the humans I despise so much are better off than me. Enjoying life to the fullest every day because you never know which day is your last, now that was living. What I’m doing… it just isn’t. Each passing day is the same. Nothing to look forward to. Nothing really excites me anymore. I feel numb. It’s as if I am living in a world of black and white.

So here I am immersing myself in the company of those I hate just to spice my life up, forever on the hunt for that bit of color. How very basic of me. Have I fallen so far?

My eyes dart up ahead as I hear a door swing open to see a man being tossed from the other side. Drunken fool. The man who did the tossing yells some words I tune out before slamming the door behind him. I step over the man who’s been tossed, and he mumbles some vulgarity, but I pay him no mind. As bored as I am, fighting a drunkard is no fun.

“Hey, I’m fucking talking to you.” He yells louder grabbing my ankle. I turn over my shoulder with a raised brow.

“Yeah, you. Fucking pretty boy. Don’t walk over me like that. You young bastards have no respect.”

Young? Pretty boy? If he only knew how far off he was. I go to him with lightning speed crouching closely to his face. Even in his drunken state, he’s smart enough to be afraid. My eyes blaze red, my fangs elongate, and my face distorts revealing the monster within. “Tell me, how pretty do I look to you now?” I snarl. I tolerate disrespect from no one.

He crawls backwards in fear. “What the -- please, man. I didn’t mean anything by it. Please don’t kill me.” His hands go up to guard his face as if that would do anything to stop me. I scoff. Pathetic.

“You aren’t even worth the time. Now be gone before I change my mind.” He gets up, and I’m confident the buzz he had has worn off. I’m not the type of vampire to kill for any reason. I take blood when I need it, but I’m rather picky about the source. Blood is what sustains me, it’s what keeps me alive, but I can go without it for some time. So when I do indulge, I am careful about what I’m putting in my body. I’ll never drink from someone who abuses any type of drugs or alcohol. Back home, we have willing blood donors who my people ensure are in tip-top shape. They are healthy, exercise, and eat well-balanced meals. So spilling blood for no reason would just be a waste to me. I know other vampires who might disagree and would eagerly kill a human simply because they can. To each their own.

I continue walking down the long strip trying to decide what I’m even doing. I should just go back home. I’m not really in the mood for a woman anyways. They only seek to darken my mood. I don’t feel like going to a hotel or their house where others have most likely lied. They always seem so shocked when I leave after I’m finished and I’m unsure why. What else could they have to offer me?

My ears pick up on a conversation I am about to tune out before they perk up. It isn’t the words that are spoken, but the voice that speaks them.

“Xenia, come on. You seriously can’t be mad about this. It was nothing.”

“Yeah? Well, why was she all over you like that?”

“Babe, she was drunk. I don’t know her. What did you want me to do?”

“Anything other than what you did. You seemed pretty comfortable with your hand resting so close to her ass. It’s just disrespectful.”

“I’m sorry. Don’t be mad. You know you’re the only girl for me.”

How cliché. I didn’t have to see him to know there was deceit in his words. Whoever this person was, he was lying. None of my business, though. But the woman he was talking to, this Xenia, her tone, even though she was upset, it was pleasant to my ears. Odd.

I stop in front of the entrance contemplating my next move when suddenly the door swings open, and someone rushes out not paying attention when they run into me head first. The short figure with brown hair and a heavenly scent bumps into me like I’m a brick wall before bouncing back.

“Oh, shit! Sorry! I –“ she stops abruptly finally looking up to meet my gaze as I stare down to her curiously. Her mouth gapes open and it’s obvious she is upset as I can see the lines on her face from what I can only assume to be dried tears. Something in me wants to console her, but I am confused by this. Why do I care if she’s upset? She’s just a human.

“I’m so sorry. I clearly wasn’t watching where I was going.” She finally finishes stepping back. I stare at her blankly and she frowns. She is… lovely. “It’s fine. But you should be more careful,” I want to tell her everyone is not as forgiving as I, but my eyes look past her at the man that’s quickly approaching.

“Babe, what’s going on?”

“I’m leaving, Aiden. Is it not obvious? And stop calling me babe.” I smirk and step back allowing them space. Although I feel like I’m intruding, I also don’t really care. I can’t look away and I’m curious as to how this will play out.

“Don’t go. We were having a good time.”

“Really? You call that a good time? You’re the only one having a good time. How would you feel if I had a man all over me?“

“Why do you always have to be like this? You’re acting like a bitch for no reason.”

“Oh, I’m always like that? Are you seriously trying to flip this on me now?”

Anger suddenly takes over as I fight to calm myself, caught off guard by the sudden feeling. I never have an issue controlling my emotions. I’m not the most chivalrous being in the world, but I don’t like the way he’s talking to her.

“Is that how you speak to a woman?” I find myself blurting out. I can’t believe I’m inserting myself like this, but too late to take it back now.

They both whip their heads to me in shock as if they had been unaware of my presence. I cross my arms waiting for a response, daring him to test me.

“Who the fuck are you?”

I step to the man ready to let him know exactly who I am before the short woman steps between us. “This is my friend, Aiden. He’s taking me home. Carry on with whoever that was inside. Don’t bother calling me.”

She looks back to me with this pleading look in her eyes, asking me to go along. Usually, I could care less about relationship squabbles, but something about this woman is intriguing me and I don’t like the Aiden person. I nod to her, and she exhales in relief. We turn to leave -- to where I have no idea -- when he grabs at her wrist.

“You’re not leaving with him!” He yells.

“I just caught you with a woman all over you. You don’t get to tell me what to do. Let me go!” She makes good points, but I’m no longer focused on her words, just the hand that holds her wrist.

Another surge of anger courses through me when I grab his wrist jerking it from her. Turning to him peering into his eyes with mine now flashing red, I almost tear his arm off. “Leave now.” I lean down to whisper in his ear that he won’t remember that part. The command is forceful. I watch the struggle and confusion in his eyes, but he can’t disobey. He turns in defeat and leaves as I turn back towards her. She looks at me wide-eyed, but I have composed myself.

“You’re pretty fearless, huh?” She says thoughtfully. “Thank you for that. He’s such a dick.”

I look down to her in amusement. She is different than the human women I have known. I can’t place my finger on it.

“That seems to be an accurate description. Come now. Let’s get you home.” She stops beside me crossing her arms and I turn to look at her in confusion.

“That’s just something I said to get him off my back. You’re not coming home with me. I don’t even know you.”

“Hmm. You are right. I suppose you should get yourself home then on this late, dark night with who knows what out there.” My inference seems to stir her as her eyes dart around realizing her surroundings. I take a step closing the distance. “I wish you no harm. You can trust me. I will get you home safely.”

I surprise myself because my words are truthful, and I’m not sure why I even offer. Just because I don’t harm without cause doesn’t mean I care about people’s safety. But still, I feel the need to ensure hers. I suppose witnessing what I had and seeing her flustered state has me feeling pity for her. That is all.

She seems to contemplate my offer until finally she relents. “Okay. I’m only 10 minutes down the road. Don’t even think about trying any funny stuff, though. I’m always carrying and my dad’s a cop.” She taps her purse making me chuckle an actual laugh out loud. Not that that could stop me if I did mean harm, but the seriousness on her face was comical. She’s like a little firecracker.

I put my hand to my chest feigning shock. “I wouldn’t dream of such a thing. Shall we?” I motion for her to lead the way and we begin the walk to her place. I am a little concerned in how quickly she trusted me, though. I didn’t mean her any harm, but did she know nothing of the predators that roamed the night, the creatures that thrived in it like me and others? Those who would love nothing more than have a taste of someone like her? The thought disturbs me. I should warn her about being so trusting, but that’s not really my job. Me escorting her home alone was already doing too much.

“So who is this Aiden?” I ask, my curiosity getting the best of me. She sighs deeply and I realize it’s a touchy subject for her. She turns to look at me and now under the streel lights, I’m able to see her face better. She’s more than just lovely. She’s beautiful. I’m taken aback at that thought. Her face is soft and blemish free, she has a unique green and blue hazel eye combo. Light makeup graces her face aside from a bright red shiny lip shade that draws my attention them. My gaze stays there until she replies, and I wonder if she noticed. Oh, well.

“Aiden is a mistake. He’s my ex. We were trying to work things out, but that was clearly… well, a mistake. Some drunk girl was all over him, whispering in his ear and he didn’t do a thing. He looked like he was enjoying it. Asshole. If that’s how he behaves when I’m around, I can’t even imagine what he does when I’m not. I’m just sick of this. I feel so stupid. I should never have even given him another chance. He’s my ex for a reason and – oh, shit. I’m sorry. I tend to ramble when I’m upset, but I’m sure you don’t want to hear all that. Don’t mind me. I’m just wallowing in my sorrows, slowly on my way to the depths of despair.”

The depths of despair. She gives me a small smile, and I’m not sure if that was meant as a joke or not, but that’s exactly how I feel. “I know what you mean. Don’t worry about it. I’m happy to listen.” I give her a small smirk and her smile widens. “As I said before, you should be more careful. Everyone is not deserving of your time.” She nods her head in agreeance looking down in shame and I feel bad. I want to tell her she has nothing to be ashamed of but before I do, she stops.

“Well, this is me.” She points behind her to a brick multi-story building. I eye the place. Not my style, but it seems decent enough. “Seriously, thank you for getting me here and being a gentleman about it.”

Gentleman is not the way I would describe myself, but I guess she was seeing a different side of me. Might as well play the part. I grab her hand and kiss the top of it. I can feel her tense up and this makes me smile. “It was a pleasure meeting you, Xenia.” I stare into her hazel eyes momentarily before I finally turn to take my leave before she calls behind me.

“Wait. I didn’t get your name!”

I continue walking away thinking about if I should give her my name. Why not? I most likely will never see her again. “Demetrius,” I respond. She repeats my name in a whisper that I know was meant for her ears only, testing it out on her tongue, but with my hearing, I’m able to pick it up. The way my name sounds on her lips is so natural. I make my way home now in a much different mood than I had been only a short while before.

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Great storyline I hope you start book 2 in this series soon
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Any updates?
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I hope you finish this book you are a really good writer
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60 Chapters
1. The Meeting
Demetrius I kick a pebble and watch as it skips along the dark cobbled street. My hands are stuffed tightly in my pockets like they are searching for something. I’m in a real mood tonight. Another night in this meaningless life. Restlessness has taken over, guiding me to this place for reasons unknown. I drown out the noise and voices around me, not wanting to deal with the petty issues of humanity. Their problems seem so feeble and unimportant in the grand scheme of things.Why had I decided to come here at this hour when it was so very clear I shouldn’t be around anyone, especially any humans? Disgusting things. But I did know why. I was searching for something, anything different than what I was accustomed to. Maybe I can get into some trouble, maybe I will find a woman, or maybe I will do both. Vampire women are so boring and I’ve already had my share. Even though I didn’t like humans in general, taking one to bed every now and then at least allowed me some reprieve from my thoug
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2. Coffee with Friends
XeniaI watch him walk away while I stand there confused. "Demetrius," I repeat aloud in a whisper. I kind of like that name. The way he kissed my hand, it was different. No one had ever done anything like that to me before. Usually, I would find that kind of gesture cheesy, but from him it was just sexy. The way he took up for me and the fact he walked me home and didn’t expect anything also added to my confusion. Was he really just a gentleman? Maybe the bar for men was set so low I didn't know what it was like to be around someone who wasn’t a dick.It was weird I even let him walk me. I didn’t let just anybody know where I lived, and he was a complete stranger, but there was something about him, something in his eyes that made me think I could trust him. I don’t know. Honestly, in my current state, if he would have tried anything, I would have probably had sex with him just to make me feel better. There was no denying he was really attractive. Way more than just attractive. He was
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3. A Father’s Request
DemetriusThe hot liquid burns my throat slightly making its way down, but I welcome the pain. I quickly leave the area now feeling the need to get as far away from her as possible. Last night, my interactions with her were all I could think about, something I scolded myself for. I have never been so intrigued by someone before, not vampire or human. Especially not human. The thought alone disgusts me. I despise humans typically, but for whatever reason, not her. Did I pity her that much? It was possible the connection I felt was because I was seeing her experience a heartbreak firsthand, and I knew how that felt. That may be all well and true, but it does nothing to explain the physical attraction. Sure, I found some human women attractive enough to take them to bed, but nothing more. No. This was different. I had shown her kindness and grace, something I had only done to one other, something I had promised myself I would never do again.I shake my head at the thought. I don’t like w
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4. A Story of a Knight in Shining Armor
Demetrius“Brother, I’m so glad you came!” Avalon runs towards me and I embrace her small frame. “I can’t believe you left me here.” I look down at her and can see the emotions in her eyes. She’s upset with me, but I can’t blame her. She probably feels like I abandoned her, and in a way, I guess I have. I feel bad about that. She’s the only one who I really care about. The only one deserving of that. A little bit of light to my darkness.“I’m sorry, little angel.” I say as I rub her head lovingly knowing my words will annoy her. She frowns up at me and pouts. “Don’t call me that. I’m no angel.” That makes me laugh. I guess she’s right. She can be pretty feisty, but still she has a good heart even when she tries to hide it feeling the need to live up to the vampire name. She hasn’t had to harden it yet, and I hope she never does. As much as I want her to remain pure, I worry for her and her soft heart. I never want to see it get broken as mine has. Because I will crush the head of who
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5. Classroom Shenanigans
XeniaI was seriously regretting some of my life choices lately. Why had I decided to get my master’s in child psychology again? Yes, I loved the field, and working with special needs children was so rewarding, but the study itself was challenging, not to mention the class schedule was completely outrageous. I’m barely able to stay afloat. I guess in order to obtain your degree, you aren’t allowed to have any type of social life. I shouldn’t even be complaining about it, though, because this is exactly what I need to be doing, throwing myself into my studies completely. With everything that has been happening, I need a distraction. Thankfully, Mom and Dad take care of all my financials, so I don’t have to work. They know how important this is to me and I am so grateful for them. I know everyone doesn’t have it as easy.Sitting in class, I can’t help the way my mind wanders as I stare out the window. Professor Richardson’s lecture is barely audible in the background as I drift off int
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6. An Attack
XeniaI’m still in shock and fuming mad as I walk back to my car. What a complete dick. I can’t believe men like that actually exist. The girls will lose it when I tell them. Brittania would have slapped him for sure. Jezebel was fearless when it came to situations like this too. I only wish I had the balls they did. Neither of them gave too much thought about consequences, where I was more of the rational, calculated person in the friend group, you know, the one that usually ends up being the designated driver taking care of her drunk girls. There’s always that one responsible friend. I think things through and play it safe, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but sometimes it just made me feel like I couldn’t put myself out really. Being the chief’s daughter didn’t help. I felt the need to carry myself in a certain way. I would never want to embarrass my dad.I’m in such deep thought reeling about my recent encounter with Professor Dickman -- that’s his new nickname -
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7. Seeing Things my Way
DemetriusI detach his head from his body without even thinking twice. Low-level scum. Luckily he was not one of mine, and had we not been in a parking lot where eyes could be on us at any moment, he would have been tortured and put through extreme pain before he lost his head. But I didn’t have time for that, so a quick death it was.Somehow, she did a number on him and I’m pleasantly surprised. My initial thoughts about her were right. She’s not the average woman. She has a depth to her that I want to explore in many ways. But seeing her laying there slumped over like that, I almost lose it, not even caring how worked up I am and why or the fact that I just killed a fellow vampire because of a human. All that matters in that moment is her safety. Thankfully I made Avalon stay in the car when I sensed her, unsure if the two meeting would be a good idea. If I had doubts before, I knew now it was no mere coincidence that I was being drawn to her once again. What was this unknown force
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8. All These Adverse Things
XeniaShit. Did I really just ask him out? This is so unlike me. I’ve never done anything like this in my life. I’m not old school and I’m all about equality, but I just feel like a man should be the one asking me. My one caveat in being an equalitarian or whatever. I don’t know. Maybe it’s backwards to think that way. If a woman can do anything a man can, why shouldn’t we be able to ask them to go on a date or propose for that matter? Not that I’m thinking about proposing. I don’t even know if I want to get married at all. My mind is all over the place. It’s just he’s giving me weird vibes now. One second, I think he’s into me, the next he’s frowning and being kind of standoffish or making me feel like something’s up. I don’t know him well enough to ask and I don’t want to seem pushy, so I just let it go, but it does bother me a little. How I’d love to be in his head right now. But the simple fact is I’m here in his house, with his little sister, and he saved me… again. There’s no
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9. Something to Look Forward to
Xenia I thank the driver and tip him, not sure exactly how that works, because I think he’s actually employed by Demetrius by the way he spoke of him. But he was a sweet older gentleman opening the doors for me and waiting until I got inside before he pulling off, so he deserves a tip.I dive into my bed immediately sending a message to the group chat I have with Jez and Brittania. Britt is a night hawk, and sure enough she video calls me seconds later and I give her a recap of everything.“Holy shit, Xee. What the hell? Are you sure you’re okay?”“Yeah. I feel great now, actually. I mean, I was a little groggy at first and had a headache, but now I feel super energized. I guess I was out for a few hours.”“Hmm. And Demetrius was there again?” She asks sounding skeptical. “Yeah. Thank God for him.”“Yeah. I guess… it’s just kind of weird how he keeps showing up, don’t you think?” “I don’t know, Britt. I kind of feel like maybe he’s my guardian angel or something. I know it sounds w
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10. Temptress in Blue
DemetriusIt was as if my mouth had a mind of its own. I was meant to turn off the charm, but instead I had actually turned it up a notch. What was with this word vomit I was experiencing and why could I not control myself when it came to this human woman? It was more than disturbing, and yet instead of distancing myself from her I had agreed to a date. Yes, I promised myself this would be the last night, but I had also done more than I thought I would have already. As expected, as soon as Xenia leaves, Avalon bombards me with questions, most of which I have no answers to. Her curious young mind is so excited to be involved in human matters. Even though she’s witnessed enough, I will not reveal the dark thoughts I harbor for Xenia to her, the things I think about doing to her if I ever had her alone. No one could ever know, partially for her own safety, yes, but also, I had a reputation to withhold. I could not be associated with the likes of a human in this way. That was yet another
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