NORI’S POV

He’s hot to the touch, a state not ideal for a vampire.

“Was it worth it, endangering yourself to stick it to him?” I ask Milo, rubbing my cool hands on his inflamed skin. It’s nice, the warmth against my hands. It’s also morning so I need to let both of our bodies succumb to the day sleep instead of jumping him again.

“Definitely worth it,” he answers, a toothy smile somehow dangerous and boyish at the same time. An ache starts in my chest. My ...