Still, she didn’t stop. Her grip tightened as if she were a starving woman and he was the only source of sustenance. Her thirst was insatiable, and he was powerless to resist.

“R-Rose...” he managed to whisper, his voice a mix of desperation and confusion. The words caught in his throat as the burning sensation increased, spreading like wildfire. His body screamed for relief, but she clung to him, mercilessly, her need overshadowing his pain.

Jayden’s body convulsed as ...