Once they made physical contact, the flame subsided a little more, leaving him with more bearable pain. The monster put its muzzle against her neck and the scent hit him hard. It was heavenly, as blissfulness surrounded him.

Her slender neck was so close, the monster literally could hear the blood coursing through her veins and his instinct kicked in, it was a primal instinct, almost like it was the course of nature for him to do it.

His canines ...