Page 80 of Wicked Allure
“There would appear to be footsteps near the tree line,” he announced.
Dru sat forward and rested her elbows on her knees.
“I don’t recognize the scent. Not human. Not lycan.”
“Vampire,” Dru growled. She moved lightning fast.
Tomesha’s blinked and found Dru gripping the large male by the neck, and she’d lifted him off the ground. He gripped Dru’s hand while he struggled to drag air into his lungs.
“My mate detected someone watching her, and you failed to secure the area.”
She slammed the vampire down on the ground. Tomesha gasped. So she hadn’t been imagining things. Someone had been out there. She tore her gaze off the vampire who lay on the ground drawing in ragged breaths and focused on the area where she’d known someone had been watching her.
But were they watching her or the inn? Maybe she just happened to be eating while they were observing the building.
“There is no room for mistakes when it comes to the safety of my mate,” Dru growled. She was in full warrior mode. This woman wasn’t the same person who’d brought Tomesha to multiple orgasms on her tongue. This was the deadly vampire. A warrior. A killer.
And she was Tomesha’s.
Tomesha blinked and exhaled a shaky breath. She clenched her legs together, signs of arousal between her legs. She’d never thought she’d be turned on by violent actions, but seeing this side of Dru did something to her.
It was all in her honor.
Again, she was unsure why she’d need to be protected. She was just a regular human. A sex worker. Who would want to do harm to her?
“I want the grounds on lockdown.” Dru snarled.
She glanced at the other warriors who snapped their heels. The one on the ground stood and got in line with the others.
Dru stood in front of him. “Will there be any other mistake, Leland?”
“No, General,” he wheezed. He attempted to clear his throat. He turned his attention to Tomesha. “I must apologize, my lady. It will never happen again.”
“You’re dismissed,” Dru barked.
The warriors immediately moved. Instead of entering via the door they’d exited, they walked around the yard and disappeared around the front. Tomesha pushed up from her seat and made her way to Dru who stared off in the direction of trees.
“Dru,” Tomesha whispered. She arrived at Dru’s side. She slipped her hand into Dru’s and entwined their fingers together. She rested a hand on Dru’s arm.
“I know you’re confused,” Dru began. She had yet to look at Tomesha. There was still a hardness to her. The muscles underneath Tomesha’s hand were tense. “I’ve made plenty of enemies in my lifetime. Any of them would want to retaliate at any time, and they’d go for the one thing they know would hurt me.”
“What is that?” Tomesha whispered.
“You.” Dru turned to Tomesha.
The raw emotions on her face almost had Tomesha stepping back. She’d never seen Dru look so vulnerable. She was a woman who was always intense, could be hard to read, calculating—who only showed emotions when she wanted to.
“Me?”
“Yes, you. There is nothing I won’t do to keep you safe. Nothing.” Dru reached up and brought Tomesha flush to her. Dru’s hand gently rested on the base of Tomesha’s neck. Her thumb drew small circles on Tomesha’s skin, sending a shiver down her spine. “You belong to me and will be with me through all time.”
“How? I’m human. Eventually I’ll get old and die,” Tomesha said. She’d cherish the times she’d have with Dru who’d already lived centuries and would continue to do so. A sadness spread through her that she wouldn’t get to have a true forever with this vampire.
Dru brought her head down and rested her forehead on Tomesha’s. “Once I claim you officially, you’ll walk through eternity at my side.”
“What?” Tomesha’s voice ended on a squeak. She studied Dru and saw she spoke the truth. “How?”
“I’ll explain everything at the time, but I need to know if you’d be willing to spend forever with me?” Dru asked softly.
