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He brushes my hair behind my ear, and I lean my head to the side on instinct. There’s that stirring under my skin when he touches my neck. It's like he’s calling to my blood.

“Beatrice is mine. I'm entitled by vampire law to stake anyone who dares to touch her without her permission.”

His nose nuzzles the soft spot below my ear, and he inhales deeply. Our wanting runs so thickly through the bond that I can’t separate our emotions.

My heartbeat pounds between my thighs as Dennis scrapes his fangs along my neck. Fire shoots through me from two sharp points of pain when they sink in. I choke out a short scream, and Dennis grips my arms tight as the burning sensation transforms into something warm that tingles down my neck. My head spins and my clit throbs along with the rhythm of my heart.

I open my eyes and watch the muscles between Dennis’ shoulders flex and move as he sucks on my neck. From the corner of my eye, I can see Rune amongst the others watching us. I don’t think about any of them. I can’t think about anything except Dennis' lips on my neck and the near-painful ache between my legs.

Someone is moaning loudly, and I realize it’s me. I spread my legs as I start to hit a climax, but Dennis moves a hand down to my thigh and bumps my knee with his hip.

He withdraws his fangs. Blood dribbles from the corner of his mouth when he presses his forehead to mine.

“Beatrice,” he says, smiling and wiping a thumb over my neck. I shiver, wanting more. “I know you want me to take you in front of everyone, but there'll be plenty of opportunities to show you off. I’ll make sure you get all the extra attention you need.”

I can’t speak. I only let out a small noise as I think about what he's promising.

“But tonight I’m not sharing that pussy with anyone. Tonight you’re all mine, so I’ll have to fuck you thoroughly enough to satisfy all your cravings.”

He picks me up like a princess, my legs dangling over his arms as we walk toward the tunnel leading back to the lobby. We walk through another hall, stopping in front of a mahogany door. He shifts my weight in his arms to type in a code and pushes it open.

He walks right past the bed, taking me out to the balcony instead. I brace myself for the harsh Wyoming air, but I feel fine, bolstered by whatever hormones or magic the vampire bite has produced.

Dennis sets me down on the balcony ledge. This place is built into a mountainside, and the air smells clean. I gasp when I see the expanse of darkness below. His hands tighten around my hips.

“I won’t let you fall,” he says.

“I know,” I squeak. “But I really hate heights."

Dennis laughs, and my stomach flips as he coaxes me back to my feet. Once I’m solidly on the ground, he bends me over where I can grip the railing.

“Better?”

“Much.”

He traces his fingers down my back and hips before shoving my skirt up. I’m completely bare since he made me take my panties off.

“Your scent has been driving me wild all night,” he says. His palm runs over the curve of my ass, then he presses against me, his dick hard through his jeans.

“Then you should do something about it. Make me yours.” I arch my back for him, and he finally unzips himself.

He thrusts into me, and I have to hang on as he keeps his promise of fucking me thoroughly. There’s hardly any light outside, save for the bright stars shining overhead. He nudges my neck with his face, licking over the bite wounds, making my pulse bounce through my body as he works into me. I feel like I’m continuously on the verge of hitting my climax. My head tingles, and I don’t know how long he keeps me at the edge, but it’s bliss.

He smooths his hands over my arms and twines our fingers together. I love that for all his roughness, he still likes to hold hands. My legs are shaking as he tenses behind me.

“Sweet girl, come for me.”

He bites into me one more time. Now that we’re in private, I can let go. I yell his name into the night, but my voice is drowned out by the sound of my heart pounding in my ears as I come.

His blood rushes through my veins, and now my blood runs through his. A fresh wave of a new orgasm crashes inside me as he finishes, sending a cool tingle blooming through my low body. My toes curl, and I collapse against the railing.

He lifts me, kissing me softly as he carries me back to the bed. He shuts the sliding door but leaves the curtains open. I watch the starlight as he curls his body around mine.

“Should we close those?”

I don’t want to think of what will happen if we accidentally sleep in until sunrise.

“All of the windows are UV-proof here,” he says against my hair. I relax into him. “So, I’m safe. You’re safe too, lovely.”

“I know. You told me,” I hum and run my fingernails over his forearms where they rest around my waist. “I believe you.”

He pulls me closer to him, molding himself around my curves.

I keep stroking his arm until I can’t keep my eyes open any longer. I fall asleep, feeling safer cuddling with a vampire than I ever have in my entire life. Whatever comes our way—unruly ghosts, demons, or murderous bosses—I think we work well enough as a team to handle them together.