Before I could finish the thought, we were back in the darkened room and Alexis was removing his fangs from my neck. The drastic change from light to dark caused my surroundings to seem unreal. The sound of the ocean was instantly gone and the quiet was almost abnormal.

I stood, pressing my fingers to my neck. I looked down at Alexis. His mouth was closed, still painted with the blood of his recent feedings. His eyes were black orbs as they watched me. Gone were his golden ...