Nothing incredibly exciting happened at the lab, so after checking in with Nicholas, we returned to my room to discuss progress. I was still a little bit on edge after the ordeal with Remus, so Alexander undoubtedly sensed I needed some rest from the stress. The vampire lay in bed with me at the moment, not making any sexual moves. Right now was the time for relaxation and discussion, not lust.

In fact, Alexander muttered, “Let me give you a massage. No, it won’t lead ...