I had never felt attracted to any female vampire before, but I couldn’t stop staring at her. Was it my desire, or just her beauty?

Then, with a sudden movement, Marina yanked me to the side just as Artyom attacked me from behind.

Artyom’s eyes blazed with anger as he shouted, “Why are you here?”

I stepped forward, my voice calm. “The deal is over. The time ran out.”

He let out a cruel laugh. “You think this is funny, don’t you?”

“Well, you thought we’d let you taste ...