CLAIMING THEIR OWN.

Chapter: 109

*******

VALE AND ALTAIR:

As much as I relished the idea of teasing him further, the unmistakable scent of a vampire wafting from the door halted me in my tracks. I needed to ensure that he couldn't enter; my lover's presence must remain concealed, especially in his current state—sprawled out, breaths coming in quick gasps, an eager desire evident in his disheveled appearance. The urge to succumb to my instincts and ravage him was nearly overwhelming, particularly as Altair appeared at my side. I felt the tension between us, a potent mix of playful teasing and fierce protectiveness, capable of igniting a blaze that could consume the entire hotel.

Our mate was caught in a delicate struggle, torn between my presence and that of my half. Questions swirled in my mind but now was not the time for inquiries.

I recalled the words of Jake and Ryan regarding Helios, the man whose body our lover now occupied. A family man—married with children—yet Helios was a mere memory