back to the Cemetery?”
“It’s too close to dawn. I’ll have to stay here.”
“How are you getting blood?”
“I’m not preying on humans if that’s what you’re asking.”
“Take a sip.”
“I can handle it.”
Harper pulled up her top, exposing her breasts. “Suck me.”
A flash of red tinted his silvery eyes. He was hungry.
“Do it. Just a sip to get you through the day.”
Egan cupped her left breast and closed his mouth over her nipple. He suckled deep and strong.
She wanted him, the desire so intense Harper moaned. She unfastened her pants and pushed them off her hips.
Understanding her need, Egan slipped his hand between her legs and pushed two long, cool fingers inside her. He pumped his fingers and massaged her clit with the pad of his thumb. His fangs pricked her skin.
Her blood turned to fire. Her pussy convulsed, and Harper shuddered with pleasure.
Egan withdrew his fangs and licked her wounds as he brought her to climax again. He pulled out his fingers and stuck them in his mouth. He sucked them clean. “You are delicious.”
Harper pulled up her pants and fastened them. “I’ve got to go.”
“I didn’t take much.”
“I know. If you had I’d be woozy. I feel great. You know how to make a girl come.”
Egan opened the door and escorted her back to her vehicle. He gave her a brief kiss. “Thank you. I needed the sustenance.”
“I needed the climax.”
“I love you, Harper. Take care.”
She put on her jacket and climbed into her vehicle. “See you after sundown.”
“I’ll be waiting.”
Chapter Eight
Jolted out of sleep, Harper sat up and yanked off her sleeping mask. Danik was setting on the edge of her bed. His hand was gripping her shoulder. “What the hell?”
“Sorry, I pounded on the door, but you were out.”
“I had a rough night.”
“I heard.”
Harper rubbed her neck. She was wearing a black t-shirt and underwear. Although Egan’s fang marks on her neck were faint, she didn’t want Danik to see them. “What did you hear?”
“That you froze and the sergeant had to step in and take out the bloodsucker.”
“So much shit was going down, I didn’t act fast enough. Won’t happen again.”
“What’s going on with you?”
“Nothing. Thanks to that crew from Lawmen, I’ve been on duty for twelve straight days. I need a day off.”
“You look tired and pale. Nothing else going on?”
Harper rolled out of bed. “I’m fine.”
“You’d better be. You’re scheduled for a full evaluation.”
That meant she’d have to meet with a psychiatrist and have a physical. She’d never pass. Her brain was spinning. She needed to think clearly. She had to talk with Egan and she had to get Danik off her case. “I need coffee. Will you brew us a cup while I shower?”
“Sure.”
Before she made it to the bathroom, Danik grabbed her by the arm and spun her around. His eyes widened. “What’s on your neck?”
She struck with her free hand, hitting him in the chest. “Fuck off.”
Danik took the blow and grabbed her other arm. “Have you been bitten?”
“No.”
“Those marks on your neck say otherwise. When did this happen? Why didn’t you tell me?”
“The night I took out those vampires protecting the TV crew the old vampire nailed me.”
“You were wearing your jacket.”
“He grabbed the collar, nearly choked me to death. If I hadn’t lost my wand, I would have burned him.”
“I’m your friend, Harper. I care about you. You don’t have to lie to me. I’m here for you.”
“That vampire got the better of me. It’s embarrassing.”
“Your rep is safe with me.” Danik let go of her arms. “Take your shower, I’ll make the coffee.”
Relieved that Danik had accepted her explanation and was already banging around in the kitchen, Harper ducked into the bathroom and turned on the shower. She stepped beneath the spray, relishing the heat of the water.
Startled by the screech of the metal rings of the shower
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