Bryan's jaw clenched, but his eyes stayed cold and unflinching.

"Funny," Bryan replied, his voice smooth, almost amused. "We could say the same about you."

The five vampires exchanged glances, smirking as if they found the situation entertaining. The one who had spoken first stepped forward. "We didn't come here to fight," he said, though there was this burning hunger in his eyes. "Just thought we had to give you a little warning."

Aiden's lip curled slightly in a half-smile. "A warning?" he ...