ed since Teya��s scent had filled his nose. It was a great reminder for him, but would be terrible when around Allen. He soaked for a while, looking up at the night sky full of b

llen. The house was as dark as always, filling Ken��s heart with dread. Allen sat in his

rk celebration, and throwing herself at Ken. It seemed she was alr

her vampires Ken had grown to respect, if not love. There was Goslin, a child of merely twelve years of age, but was much older than even Ken. She was even older

�� Allen

sity today, and Ross was there, gaining information on all of us

for me,�� Allen chortled. Ken

e been causing quite an uproar around here. It��s only a matter of time b

face. ��You may be useful after all,�� h

y own terms. I need my freedom. I��ll conduct business in my own apartment, on m

circle Ken. He flipped his hai

. I can smell the soft, wild, spicy scent she exudes. Such innocence,�� he said, pinching Ken��

asked. Allen raised hi

ood processor around as well,�� Allen said, taking a sip of the drink in his bottle. ��However, if I find her presence

wn instantly, regretting her outburst. ��The sun is

ave a deal,�� Allen said, as Ken looked angrily at him. ��Though I make

huh?�� Goslin teased, elbowing h

still has me under his thumb. Just like all o

osing me Ken,�� she decl

laughed, walking up and kissing Ken on the cheeks. ��Good luck, Kid.�� Then she walke

s the sun began to rise. He ran home in a hurry, excited about the days to come. He heeded Allen��s warning and would have to remain steady if he wanted it to stay that way. His freedom came with a price

verish. She felt silly, dreaming of him. The man was a half-vampire, for goodness sake. He was dangerous, but so gentle

her school schedule at the moment. ?The morning went by smoothly for her at the front desk, with nothing h

ok up from her computer. Her mouth went dry and eyes

it her lips as her eyes traveled downward. Ken laughed as he spotted her from across the room. He walked up to the counter, causing al

htly as he leaned against the counter. I want to eat you, she thought,

his eyebrows. Teya nodded,

g himself with the women or men drooling over him. He only saw Teya. The way everyone else saw him walk in was the way he saw her. She was beautiful to him. Whether she reali

nce they were alone on the street. She s

that a problem?�� he asked teasing

d. So much joy filled his heart, just by walking in the day with a w

y place!�� she exclaimed. Ken looked c

sked. Teya cr

ed. I don��t want to embarrass you,�� she responded, fidgeting with he

eople have to say about me being with you,�� he replied. The problem was that

ay,�� she noticed, allow

ecause of that, the first task on my agenda is to get to know you better,�� he r

ny?�� sh

waitress escorted them to a boot

I didn��t run you off last night, what with my...�� She paused. Horniness was th

a light drinker,�� he joked, looking at the menu. Teya covered her face and hid her laughter.

safe for you to be out here with me?��

Besides, I couldn��t stay away from you

gree on anything? He seems impossibl

o protect them during the day since the vampire hunte

hange fo

fe for the first time. Teya, I feel alive. A

you want

rythi

le she ate her pasta, until

hers or sisters?�� Ken as

hough,�� Teya replied, looked at the ti

d him. Ken nodded and gestured for th

a turned towards the waitress and wa

she commented, shaking her head

t I��m going through,�� Ken said, glancing back at Teya. She was staring down at her plat

hand. She looked up, not unexpectedly, and was captured by h

ya opened her mouth to speak, but all she could do was moisten her suddenly dry l

t you back to w

hers as they left the restauran

� Ken asked her before op

What else do you have up your sleeves, Mr. Santan

sure you got home safely. How

ts aren��t that far away,��

��ll take you home, if you wish

ldn��t?�� she as

iled as he kissed her hand. ?Teya watched him walk a

co-worker screamed out, b

lled back, walking

oss�� scent was very much in the midst of all the other police officers. He was probably gathering information from the police and comparing notes. He fo

lone a country. Allen had always moved around, but for some reason, he chose this city to stay the longest. He��d always wondered why, but never questioned the man. He had grown to love the city. It ga

for her Prince Charming to pick her up. She w

to locate the voice calling out to

she asked as Markees walked u

re to see if you need a ride home,�� Markees said, gest

hands together,

asked. Markees moved a little closer

Markees replied, still

I have a rid

flunky approach Teya. He stalked

being nice. You look fro

ed out, his voice becoming threateni

Markees, but instead, he just wrapped his arm around

he needed a ride,�� Marke

. His smile was but a mere show of teeth, meant to

�� Teya informed him, trying to help Ken get more information. Markees shook Ken

ust wanted to make sure our key witness is safe. It��s dangerous to

said, and she nudged Ken playfully.

ards the street. ��Do you have to be so intimi

simply. He hunched over and swept her off her feet, holdi

Put me down!�� she screa

he replied. And it was true �C she was very warm in his arms. ��We could get there

��Do I intimidate you?�� Teya found h

he asked, wanting to j

you��re just a big teddy bear,�� she giggled. Ken burst into laughter,

he replied. Teya blushed again, removing her hand. ��You may be as hard as steel

ment. Ken��s eyes resembled a predator as he scanned the building for any threa

ng at him through her long lashes. Her

the butterflies flying in her stomach. His lips took over, building the sexual tension between them. She moaned with pleasure. The connection was explosive. Her lips mo

whispered. Teya��

onfusion, but she��d never rejected him; instead, she kis

acket. Ken helped her out of it and politely hung it up f

night,�� he noted.

rtatiously, and said, ��No.

ovie,�� he replied.

ie?�� she asked. Ken

iving that

*

set, and it was beginning to get dark. He made sure to have

ch, too. It was really nice,�� she said.

This won��t be the last time,��

so much more. He nibbled on her bottom lip in order to gain entrance into her mouth. His tongue slid in between her slightly open lips and began to dance with her tongue. Her taste was so addictive. He cou

to her, not just have sex with her. He��d had meaningless sex before. This was not the

e she could start to unbutton his shirt, Ken grabbed her hands gently,

s were swollen with desire. She had never wanted a man in the twenty-one years of her life. Sh

rst. I just want to treat you right, an

replied shyly. He kissed her hand one l

to go,�� he said as he be

tomorrow?�� she

e couldn��t believe this man was real, or how she was acting. It was unlike her to b

me so lucky. He was spoiling her. He was sexy, but not a womanizer. He��d been a complete gentleman all day, holding doors open, holding her hand, and n

droom. Teya smiled and walked inside the bathroom. The room was lit wit

ss me?�� Teya asked teasi

lied, closing the door to give her some privacy. She undressed self-consciously, knowing Ken was right on the o

ng?�� she asked. K

ze. Without warning, he launched his hands into the tub and

exclaimed, tucking

you a massage, Teya

touches my feet,�� sh

ok her head in denial, but Ken could t

I just want to do this for you,�� he told her. Still

e,�� she asser

oice,�� he said, rolling up hi

my feet,�� she said, placing her foot

with that, he began to perfo

? You get your way all the time?�� she as

you. Am I that bad?�� he asked. Teya held in a

,�� she tease

f your safety. I will not compromise on that.�� Teya frowned a little

n to deflate. ��Yo

She hesitated at first, but Ken was patient and waited for to take her time. Conjuring up all her strength, sh

. I��ll be back in the morning if you want me to take you to work,�� he told her. Teya just mel

n emerged from the bathroom and sunk into her bed. Ken leane

d a promise, fearing he was going to get hi

etting you get away,�� he declared, and with that he moved away f

t. She was his, and no one would dare to harm her. He wanted that to be enfo

so sweet,�� she cheere

eeing the disappointed look on her face as he placed her on the

and placing her hands on Ken's chest. She moved back, as if Ken��s ches

t. ��Nice to see you, Ken,��

ular, Markees, is walking around the campus. If you catch his s

n?�� Rosa asked, h

h,�� Allen commented

me kind of special weapon on them. I��m working on pinpoin

ells so nice. I��m tempted to follow that scent you have marked all over your body and bite into her creamy fle

� he shouted.

he replied. Ken��s chest heaved. He couldn��t trust this devil. He wo

estigate?�� Rosa asked t

tness they have, but she won��t tell them anything,�� Ken explained, wantin

a human bitch.�� Ken snarled, pushing

door. As soon as he opened it, Rodney entered. Ken mentally cursed in his head,

dney just as Sali

oing! You belong with us!�� she begged. Howeve

Allen. I want to be free from his clutches, and you��d rather be his captive. You can

that? If you care about her, you��ll leave her

at I have a penis. I��ll take my chances with

cried. She began to scream, throwing a fit ri

a. It doesn��t suit you,�� Ken replied, b

t. Salina��s face was tightly pent with