Page 39 of Deadly Cravings

In my long existence, her blood was the closest thing to heavenly I’d ever encountered. I understood Tobias’s uncharacteristic draw to her. The way we were wrapped up in her was because of her delicious blood.

Biting her was an unmatched experience, she embraced it and loved it. Not in a way a blood-whore sought it out, or one of those fear-filled humans that always had to get their minds wiped by the end. She was different and my fangs ached to sink into her at all moments of the day. Even now I itched to sink them into her when I’d fed too much last night already.

I’d never lost myself the way I did with her. Never come in my fucking slacks that way either. Then she made me come twice in her slick cunt. Her little pussy squeezing me tightly. I was the first cock in her.

The memory sent a shudder down my spine. Even as a whore, I’d never been with a virgin. I wasn’t fixated on how many lovers my women had, nor had I ever cared. But a strange billowing in my chest when I sheathed my dick in her wasn’t something I could ignore and I’d lost control.

But it was only because it was her.

Then there was my reaction to our conversation before we fucked. An odd knot in my gut had been present since then.Another vampire biting her... fucking her... had nothing to do withme. As I could—would do the same. Unbound and free.

The knot tightened in my chest. It became easier to move as the weight lessened. I stretched my arms up and set them under my head. Catalina finally relaxed next to me in bed, slipping close to my side. Every time she was close it reminded me of the sunlight beaming on my skin. I struggled to grab onto the memory with each year further from my vampire birth. Or like the comforting heat from a fireplace.

“The clothing should be here today. I chose some outfits for you that will grab the attention of the vampire you’re going to seduce into taking you to the back.” Saying the words made me angry. I forced my fangs back in.

Catalina hummed and nudged her nose against my neck. My cock and throat tightened at the sweet movement.

My cock twitched and my fangs distended.

“Are you sure you’re okay to go in there?”Where was this coming from?There was no choice. Yet, I couldn’t stop the question.

Cat lowered guards I didn’t even know I had.

I gripped her hip and she smiled up at me, the shy tilt of her mouth drawing me in. Pressing my lips to hers, I swiftly moved back when my fangs ached with the need to bury them in her.If I drain her dry, I will not be able to savor her.

“Is there something specific I should be listening for?” I flexed my hand into her hair.

“Mentions of Ren. Or Crimson.” The corner of her lips tipped down.

The doorbell rang, it was an annoying echo at the back of my head. Catalina did not react. She’d not heard it.

“Asher.” I ignored Tobias’s roar. It wasn’t rare that he was pissed about something or other.

My eyelids slid shut. Right. I’d scheduled these take-out orders weekly so I could sneak some human blood straight from the source. Perfect time to get a feeding.

“Come with me, Pet.” I pushed to standing and held my hand out to help her up. She frowned, obviously leery about following me, but she slipped her hand in mine.

Her long legs peeked from the shirt I’d given her and the honey color of her skin caused my cock to spasm. Her hips swayed with every step and my fingers twitched to grip them. If I fucked her, I wouldn’t stop from feeding. I gritted my molars, accidentally nicking my lip. Newbie move. I left my door open and Catalina quietly followed me down the stairs, sending me a confused look.

Tobias glared at me and all I could see of Cat was her head tilting to the side and her long lush hair rustled down her back like an onyx waterfall.

A girl slightly younger than Cat stood at the threshold, her eyes wide on Tobias. Fascination sparkled in their depths, and it only deepened when she turned in my direction.

“Delivery for Asher Crimson,” she breathed, lifting the bag of cardamom buns I’d ordered. She licked her lips, her eyes trailing down my naked chest. Since the girl was here, I may as well top up so I didn’t have to feed on Catalina today before we headed out. I couldn’t have her passing out before then.

“Come here, sweets,” I purred. The girl blinked at me and her eyes unfocused. She moved forward, toward me, and stopped a foot away. She seemed vaguely familiar; she must be from the last time I’d had a delivery.

“Sweets.” I gripped her arms as she slid her hands up my chest. Catalina sucked in an audible breath.

“I-I’ll go wait in the kitchen,” Cat stammered and left the foyer. I’d hoped she’d wait for me. I frowned at her retreating back; spine straight as a pole.

Tobias shoulder checked me as he stepped past me.What was his problem?

My attention was dragged away from where Cat disappeared by the flexing hand on my shoulder. “Ah, sweets, tilt your head to the side a bit.” She immediately did as I ordered, and her eyes slid shut as her breathing elevated.

Compulsion didn’t work on Cat like it did on other humans.What was wrong with her that she could withstand it?

Why was I thinking of Catalina before feeding?My meal deserved my full attention.

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