John led the way to the heavily padlocked door that led to the basement. “Prepare yourselves,” he said. “This is our kind at its worst. You may have heard stories, but nothing prepares you for the real thing. It’s not for the faint of heart.” He unlocked the many bolts and opened the solid steel d
“Thank you,” he said slowly. “Bronson,” John said. Bronson looked over at him. “John,” he said. “I can see you.” John went to him and took his hand. It seemed to calm him further. “How long?” “Only two years,” John said, emotion in his voice. Bronson smiled at him. “But how?” “A gift,” John sai
John unlocked Josh’s cage. Josh and Bronson turned and stared. John went to Bronson’s cage and unlocked it. “Well? What are you waiting for?” John said. Josh and Bronson jumped up and walked out of their cages. Bronson and John embraced. The group went upstairs and outside. They looked up at the s
“What triggered the change? How did it happen?” Bronson said. “He offered himself to her,” Xavier said. “The change started when she accepted.” He wondered if that’s what had happened to him. He was devoted to Thea as soon as she fixed his brain. Thea felt responsible for him even before that. Ther
“Thomas. Same.” “You seem to have made a place for yourself in the New World.” “You seem to have joined the modern times,” John said. “Ah yes. Much has changed here, John. You might feel differently about coming back.” “Hmm.” “Enough with the pleasantries. Surely you know what this call is abou
“Ugh!” Thea stomped her feet as she pumped in their room the next morning. “Don’t they have air conditioning here? Fans? I’d take a fan.” Alaric and Xavier looked at her with concern. “I can go find out,” Xavier said. “No. I’m sorry. I think I’m just irritable being away from Kai and Con.” Al
John phoned the day after Thea came out of heat. “All is well?” John said. “Yes,” Thea said. “I’m pregnant and nursing at the same time, and these pups will be six months apart from the last litter, but things are good.” “How’s Josh doing?” John said. “He’s doing well. Xavier is showing him the
A few days later, John and his entourage arrived at New Dawn. Thea and the triplets met them at the gates. “Your other mates?” John said, looking at Conri and Kai. Thea introduced them. Conri and Kai both shook John’s hand. They knew these vampires had respect for Thea and didn’t want to eat her,