Then he waited, tilting his head slightly to pick up the subtle noise of her breathing within the room. He instantly recognized the deep rhythmic breathing of human sleep.Confident she was sleeping, he entered her room through the open window, approached the single bed she lay in, and stared down at her. She was fast asleep on her side facing him. He crouched down in front of her studying her face. She unconsciously shivered. While she wasn't aware of his presence, her body was. He reached over and pulled her blankets higher over her shoulder allowing his fingertips to caress her soft flesh again. She didn't stir. His violet eyes gazed over the form under the thin blanket then back up to her face in obvious desire. Again the conflict began within him. How easy it would be for him to wake her, influence her, and make her give him what he wanted. But was that all he wanted was her pure blood to burn a heavenly path down his throat after he took her? No, it wasn't. He wanted more, mu
It was moments like this that Jason felt such overwhelming pride. However, it was well-founded and earned. His pack was a force to be reckoned with, and no one would oppose them when they were together. The others would follow his directions without the slightest hesitation, even if it meant certain death. It was the same as he would for Lucas. Their strength was legendary and feared among the Vampires, for it wouldn't take much for them to defeat any of them there tonight, except Lucas. His power was unequaled, save for Valear. To see them now, left images burned in the minds of the others there. The seven overlarge males, capable of such strength and mercilessness, guarding their race's future was a sight not seen often. Lucas would go to a mortal event more than he'd ever venture out into his world probably in part to the risk to his life. Although he was more powerful than any of them, in opposing numbers, he may not survive an attack.Music rocketed through the club in earspli
“Elsa?” Linda noticed that she almost started. She turned her gaze toward her from the window almost embarrassed.“Yes.”“I have to know….” She paused looking at her friend, “What did that man say to you last night?” Linda saw Elsa's cheeks pink up. She looked down at the plate of fries playing with one of them. When she spoke she didn't meet her gaze.“You didn't hear?” she said quietly.“No. And it's killing me.” She confessed. She might have heard if she wasn't so dreamily mesmerized by his looks.Elsa tried to stifle a smile at Linda's eager confession, but it was unsuccessful. “Well…” She paused. It wasn't easy for Elsa to talk about herself.“Now you are killing me.” Linda blurted in exasperation, “Come on Elsa.”She laughed, “It's embarrassing. Give me a minute.” She finally met her gaze. “He told me I was beautiful.”Linda's brows shot up, “Really? You're kidding! That man told you that you were beautiful? That drop-dead gorgeous rich guy?”“Crazy, isn't it?” Elsa shook her
Being a confirmed bachelor just made it easier to flit around from one woman to another and deny any commitments that might cause questions. Beautiful women in L. A was not in short supply, but there was only one woman like Elsa. He smiled at the thoughts that Lydia had when she spotted Elsa and him together. She raged with envy. She should. Elsa was divine. If only she knew how she looked when he came upon her. Her back was to him and her head was tilted slightly while she examined the painting; A painting that he bought for her. She was a vision and no piece of art in that place could match how lovely she was. He scanned her thoughts when he spoke to her and found she was very modest. She didn't think she was worth the attention he gave her and allowed what little confidence she had, to vanish when Lydia showed up. How wrong she was. So he decided to go see her again. Unfortunately, when he went to see her again he ditched Jason. There would be hell to pay when he went home. Again
Jason understood the pressure Lucas was under. He knew his role in the association was essential to the survival of both their races. Now, there was this girl…that affected him to the likes that Jason had never witnessed before. It threw a wrench in the enormous responsibilities that Lucas already had. Yes, he wanted him to be happy, but this couldn't have come at a worse time. Now Jason would make sure she was protected also because Lucas wished it. He looked at him, “There's a storm coming.”“Yes, there is,” Lucas said seriously.The next week went by entirely too fast and Elsa threw herself into her classes because it seemed to be the only way that she could try and erase the tall handsome stranger.That following Friday Tanya sat in the bleachers beside Linda, while Friday afternoon track practice was occurring on the field below. She was working on an essay that was due on Monday. While Linda, being her usual self, was watching football practice.Linda's latest obsession, Ted Wi
He turned away from her curious stare, “You should leave. I'm in no mood for company tonight.”Her eyes lit up as she figured out what he was feeling. It was quite simple after knowing him for a few centuries. Her crimson lips pulled into a sensual smile. She laid her long scarlet painted fingernails on his desk, pausing to look at the new grooves carved into the shiny lacquered top, before walking around it toward him trailing them beside her. She didn't ask him about the damage on the desk. “What is it Lucas that makes you—look--happy?”He focused his irritated violet stare on her, “You always were a persistent bitch, weren't you Celeste? Always showing up when you're not wanted.”She asked, “You always get irritable when I show up. I think you're hiding your affection for me.” She knelt before him placing her long elegant fingers on his thighs. “Are you going to tell me why you feel amorous tonight, my Prince?” He despised her when she called him that, “I think you'd better le
She wasn't prepared for the overwhelming enigma that he created by seeing him in the bright lights of the hospital. He was truly charismatically masculine and even with her lack of experience with men, she could see that he oozed sexuality. Her breath caught in her throat. She must've looked like a fool with her jaw hanging open. All she could muster was, “I didn't hear you come in.” Truth is, the words were very hard to speak, but she managed with hardly a stutter.He smiled, “You seemed preoccupied.” He walked up beside her and set the pillow on the bed.She could feel her heart thud in her chest as he approached her. His dark curls fell slightly to his shoulders and dusted his brow in sharp contrast to his blue-indigo gaze. Then when he spoke, his deep voice laced with that sensual Scottish brogue was utterly hypnotic. She couldn't help but be fixated on him. Again, she must have looked silly, just staring, not saying a word. Thoughts filled her about the past week and how she cou
When she tilted her head with a puzzled expression on her face, he wanted to kiss her. She had no idea how positively alluring that look of innocence was. However, he wasn't ready to kiss her. He knew it would be too much for him to handle and this wasn't the place. “I meant,” he added, “I was smitten the first moment I saw you several weeks ago, then when you showed up at the auction, I knew I had to find out where you lived.” He lied dispelling her worries.“How did you find out?”“You took a cab home from the auction. I saw the company name on the door and I contacted the company and found where they dropped you.” Another lie.“You watched me leave?” her eyes widened slightly. Did that mean that he was interested in her? She couldn't help but feel a thrill go through her to know that this man followed her out of the building last Sunday. If anything women would be following him everywhere. “I didn't want you to leave, and yes, I watched.” This wasn't a lie.She couldn't help but s