“That line. I don’t know if that works with your guys, but you need to know that sometimes I’m gonna say ‘too damn bad.’”
His eyebrows raised to his hairline. “Will you, now?”
She lost the battle against the grin and finally just gave in. “I will.”
“And, is this one of those times?”
Kaira was nearly mad with her need for him. Her hand tingled. Her core ached. Her throat was oddly dry and scratchy. She was
But the show was its own once-in-a-lifetime, wasn’t it? And it was only an hour. Surely, she could wait an hour. Right? He licked his lips and flashed the promising tips of his fangs. Oh, he didn’t play fair. No, she
“Very well.” He turned and offered her his arm. “May I escort you, then?”
A thrill shot through her. “I would love for you to escort me tonight.” She snuggled into his side.
His eyes smoldered and flared with blue light. “And tomorrow?”
“And all the tomorrows.” Heat bloomed on her cheek.
A low growl tumbled out of him. “Let’s go collect your prizes and get out of here.”
Kaira laughed. But she loved his faith in her. And she loved his plan.
Because she was completely taken by her vampire king. Now and forever.
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