I opened my mouth to apologize, but she spoke first.

  “We really shouldn't be doing this. Can we just stick to the feeding? Please?”

  “I’m sorry, you’re right.” I stretched out my arm towards the elevator and she stepped forward, sighing. I didn't know if it was an annoyed sigh or a sigh of resignation, but either way, I would have to reel myself in if I wanted this to end the way I hoped it would.

  I pressed the button on the elevator and the doors slid shut. The ride up was less pleasant than the car ride. I felt too constricted in my suit and wished I was back in army fatigues. Our high-end clients expected this, so that was what I wore, but it never felt comfortable.

  When the elevator doors opened to the busy call center floor, I felt a little of the tension leave my body. This was my real home. The call center was just a small part of our business but it ran 24 hours a day. If someone broke into a house on our client list, we knew about it and had alerted the authorities before the intruder even made it two steps past the door.

  “Boss!” Terrance was waiting at the door of the conference room; the rest of the guys had obviously left.

  “Hey, sorry I’m late.”

  Terrance’s eyes slid past me to land on Aura and a low growl rose form my chest. I choked it down, but Terrance heard it and his eyes went as wide as saucers.

  “I can see why you were late,” he said, dropping his eyes to the carpet at my feet. I had never growled or raised my voice to any employee before, even when they’d screwed up. But here I was going all barbarian on Terrance.

  “Sorry,” I muttered, walking past him and into my office. Aura followed me and flopped down in a leather armchair. I closed the door behind us and took a deep breath.

  “You all right?” she asked.

  “Yeah, I’m just going to need you to stay in here today.”

  “Sure,” she said pulling out her phone and scrolling her finger on the screen over and over. I wanted to grab her finger and suck it in to my mouth then bite her a few times. It was ridiculous. I had just had my fill of her blood and other things. That thought brought my cock to life. So, I sat in my chair behind my desk and picked up my phone.

  “Terrance, get the guys to meet me in the conference room in ten.”

  “Sure thing boss,” he replied, and I hung up, leaning back in my chair. I tried to think of innocent thoughts. I had ten minutes to calm down before I needed to be back in business mode. I could do it.

  I glanced at Aura. There was no way I could get into a business mode with her sweet scent lingering on the air. I guess I would just have to go into the meeting half-hard and thinking about Aura’s sweet body.

  Chapter twelve

  Aura

  The morning was long and boring. Kyle left me in his office, locking the door behind him for about an hour. The office was fully stocked with a bar fridge and a bathroom, so it wasn't really a hardship. It was early for alcohol, so I grabbed a bottled water and spent the morning playing games on my phone. When Kyle came back a few hours later, he seemed tense, but relaxed as he sat in his chair, making phone calls and sending emails or whatever he did.

  By lunch time I was hungry, but Kyle didn't seem like he was about to stop working any time soon, so I tucked my phone away. “Mind if I go get some lunch?”

  “No!” he said in a panicked voice. “I mean, I’ll order you something. Here, I have some take-out menus”

  He put the menus in my hand and returned to his desk. “Okay, thanks,” I said, wary of the big man who had suddenly gone a little crazy.

  “I’m sorry,” he said in a low voice.

  “What’s going on?” I asked.

  “I don’t want to talk about it.”

  I raised an eyebrow and waited.

  “Fine, you are my Blood Mate, my instincts don't want you near any other men until after the bonding. I can’t control it. I thought I could because my Blood Fever is usually mild and I don't go crazy like some vampires do, but it seems my need to bond with you is much more powerful than I am.”

  I swallowed a lump in my throat. I shouldn't have asked. I flipped though the menus, not really reading anything. Finally, I gave up. “I'm not that hungry, anyway.”

  Kyle looked down at his paperwork, spread all over the desk then grabbed his phone and rose so suddenly some pages blew off his desk.

  “I’ll be right back, just need to make a quick phone call.”

  He dashed out of the room so fast I barely saw him.

  I leaned back in my chair and rubbed my forehead. I knew this was a mistake from the moment he said mate in that damn ugly waiting room at Top Blood Confidential. I knew that vampires didn't have to keep the person who was their destined Blood Mate if they didn't want to, but it seemed like Kyle was pretty set on wanting me. This was a disaster.

  I flicked on my phone again and scrolled through my contacts. Surely there was someone I could talk to about this. None of my Friends would understand. They all hung around me because of my father. I scrolled back up and noticed that Alanna had put her name in my phone at some point. Sneaky bitch.

  I pushed the button and waited for her to pick up.

  “Hey sister!” her voice chirped form the phone.

  “Hey, Alanna. Is it okay if I talk to you about something personal? I don't really have anyone else—”

  “Of course, you can! Oh my god, yes! Spill! Unless it's about my brother and sex, then you will have to keep it to yourself because, gross.”

  I chuckled. “It’s not about sex. Well, not directly. Whatever. I don't want to be his Blood Mate.”

  The line was silent. “He told me you had doubts, and asked me not to bring it up, but I thought it was just nerves. Why don't you like Kyle? He’s a great guy.”

  “It’s not about Kyle. I like him fine. I just don't want to live a life where other people make decisions for me or push me along to places I don't belong or haven't earned. I want to make my way.”

  Alanna was silent for a beat. “And you think Kyle would do that?”

  “If I agreed to be his Blood Mate, I wouldn’t be free to do what I want. I would basically be married.” I dropped my head into my hand, wishing I could make all of this go away.

  “I think you should talk to Kyle about this. I know my brother and I know he would never want you to be unhappy, but he’s been waiting for you for centuries. I’m just asking you to give him a chance.”

  I wondered if I had overreacted. Mating with him would be hot, I knew that much from our one encounter and I wanted more of that, but could I trust a vampire to let me lead my own life?

  “All right, I’ll think about it.”

  “Great! I’ll meet you for drinks tomorrow night. I have a hot date tonight with a cute guy. He has two tongue piercings. I can't wait to see what else he has pierced. I’ll call you tomorrow.”

  I couldn't help laughing. “Okay, thanks Alanna.”

  “Anytime, sister!” she hung up. I kind of liked her calling me that. As an only child, I had never had a sister nor much extended family. It felt nice to have that connection with someone as free and open as Alanna.

  I slouched down in my chair and tipped my head back. I needed to relax and figure out what I wanted to say to Kyle.

  Chapter thirteen

  Kyle

  The guys all crowded around the conference table. The business had grown to the point I needed a bigger space, but hadn't got around to hiring a contractor to take down a few walls and make some new offices on the lower floor, so some guys sat, while others stood, leaning against the walls.

  “Okay, guys. Sorry about earlier, it couldn't be helped. I wanted you all here today to talk about the new contract that I just settled.”

  Some grunts of joy circled the room, and I paused while they muttered happy sounds. These guys weren't meant to sit in offices all day and I did my best to keep them in the field, working.

  “There will be a meeting of several large firms to discuss some global business, but they have been getting a lot of hate mail because of some impacted minority group. I know you guys don't need details, so let’s just say there are some extremists who might cause trouble.”

  I flipped through my notes for a second. “We will be organizing protection for all parties involved, that means every man available will be working for the week at the Rosemonde Hotel and Suites. Each of you in this room has been assigned a man or woman to guard, the rest of the guys will sweep and clear all areas.” I clicked send on the email and two dozen phones chirped in the room.

  “Those are your people as well as Important bio info and known potential threats. We start the day after tomorrow with the first VIP arriving at the airport at 9am.”

  “Are you on this with us boss?” Henry, one of my oldest employees asked from across the table.

  “I’m hoping to stay off, unless we have a last-minute problem. I’m on my Blood Fever this week.”

  The guys grunted, it was inconvenient to experience Blood Fever in our line of work, but that was the price we paid for being faster and stronger than humans. Realistically, being vampires was the only reason my company had done so well. We were the only personal security company made up of vampires and I had chosen the guys based on their experience in the army or navy. They were tough vampires.

  “Dismissed, and good luck. I’ll be on stand-by, if I'm needed.”

  The group rose and crowded towards the door, slapping each other on the back and joking about spending a week in a fancy hotel.

  With this kind of work, they would definitely be there all week and working hard. They knew the difference between off the job joking and on the job serious. I just hoped nothing came up last minute that would pull me in.

  I bit my lip, trying to stay in my seat until all the men had left the room, but it was hard. I wanted to shove them out of the way and get back to Aura now. My cock had stayed at half-mast the whole meeting, uncomfortably restrained in my pants and I needed to bite her milky white flesh again. Her blood was like a drug. I couldn't get enough.

  Finally, the last of them were out the door and heading for the elevator, so I rose, adjusted my pants, and made my way back toward my office, fishing the key out of my pocket.

  “Boss, can I talk to you?”

  I lifted my head find one of my best guys, Eddy, leaning against the door to my office waiting for me.

  “Sure, let’s step into the empty office here.” I pushed open a door and flicked on the light. I had been planning to clear out the office for the eventual expansion of the conference room, but for now it still had a few chairs.

  “What's wrong with your office?” he asked.

  “My Blood Mate is in there,” I said without thinking. “Shit.”

  Eddy’s face cut a huge grin. “You found your Blood Mate? That's fantastic! Congrats, man!”

  “Eh, it's complicated still.”

  “You’ll un-complicate it soon enough,” Eddy said, slapping my back like I was one of the guys. I was just one of the guys when we were on a job, but they usually kept a healthy boundary in the office. It was my own fault for blurting out my secret.

  “Thanks. What did you want to talk to me about?” I asked, trying to change the topic.

  “Oh yeah. So, my Blood Mate is due any day now, I was hoping you might be able to spare me on this one.”

  I rubbed my forehead; I knew this would happen. “Definitely. That’s no problem. You hold down the fort and good luck to your mate.”

  “Thanks boss, I’m dying to see this little one’s face.”

  It was his first child with his Blood Mate and I knew it meant a lot to him that he would be a father. I couldn't keep him away at a time like this. But that meant I would be up to the plate for this one. I’d have to pick the lowest threat target.

  Eddy left the office, but I sat down and made some mental plans. I would have to bring Aura with me for at least the first 3 days. If she stayed in a hotel room, I could call her up when I needed her, but I would be apart from her for long stretches of the day.

  Even the thought of that made me frantic. I pulled my office keys out of my pocket and raced to the door, fumbling the keys until I got the door unlocked. With a snarl I threw it open and found my Blood Mate asleep curled up on the chair. Her head tipped back and her hair across her face.

  I pulled her scent in and it calmed me down immediately. She was safe. She was right there. But I was still starving. So, I crossed to her side and gently pushed her hair out of her face.

  “Wake up, beautiful,” I whispered.

  Chapter fourteen

  Aura

  My eyes opened to the Kyle’s office. I groaned and stretched, rubbing my neck. I had slept weird and now my body was protesting.

  When I turned and looked at Kyle, he was standing hunched by the door. His face showed longing and as I scanned him, I could see his arousal in his pants.

  “Hi,” I said, trying to break the tension that was palpable in the air. His eyes were locked on me like a predator ready to pounce on his prey.

  He liked his lips and then flashed his teeth. This part I was experienced with.

  I tipped my head and exposed my neck, vampires got a bit blood crazy, but at least it was something I knew.

  He didn't hesitate. He launched himself across the room, slamming into me and pinning me to the chair, moving it backwards a few feet with the force. He stopped just short of my skin and his hot breath puffed out on the tender skin of my neck, sending a shiver down my spine. My heart raced in anticipation. I couldn't lie to myself, I loved being bitten, though I usually covered it better.

  My chest rose and fell in ragged gasps as I waited for him to slide his teeth through my skin.

  His wet tongue come out and licked a trail up my neck and I shuttered beneath him. His body was looming over me, but I wanted to feel him, so reached up and slid my hands up his chest. The tight muscles bunched and twitched under my fingers and a low growl came from Kyle’s chest.

  “Please,” I whispered.

  He took that as his cue and slammed his teeth into my skin. A shot of pleasure ran straight to my clit sending waves of energy through my body. His arms slipped around me, lifting me from the chair while his mouth worked at my throat. The suction and sensation of him swallowing continued to rock my body as he turned and laid me on his desk, his narrow hips wedged between my thighs.

  I wrapped my legs around him, giving in completely to the sensation. I didn't care about Blood Mates or that we were in an office where anyone could knock on the door or walk in. All I cared about was the visceral feeling of this powerful vampire pulling my blood from my body. The raw energy of the moment swept me away, leaving my good sense behind.

  Kyle pressed his hard cock to my core, only our clothes separating us, and slowly thrust his hips, rubbing against me with a delicious pressure.

  My arms wrapped around his back, one grabbing his hair and the other tugging on his shirt like I could get him closer to me if I tried.

  His teeth slipped from my skin, but I wasn't finished. “Please,” I begged.

  Kyle’s tongue slid up my neck twice, healing the punctures, but his hips kept working against mine.

  “Are you sure?” he muttered, and I was so fucking sure.

  “Yes, please!” I gasped as his hand slid down to my breast, stroking and pinching my nipples through my t-shirt.

  His mouth crashed down on mine, the lingering taste of my blood sending shivers down my spine. His hands wandered further until they settled on the button of my jeans and quickly popped it open, leaving space for his hand to slip down the back and cup my ass. His hand was searing hot on my skin and I thanked god for sending me this delicious vampire. Doubts began to wiggle in, but I pushed them aside. I needed this. I needed Kyle.

  His hand on my bare ass, lifted me off the desk, while his other hand pushed my jeans below the curve of my ass, then he set me down again, the cold desk feeling like an ice bath. He pulled my jeans and underwear off and then rid me of my shirt and bra.

  He was still fully clothed, making it feel dirty when his hard cock pressed against my core from behind the layers of his dress pants and boxers.

  I fumbled with his belt, but finally relieved him of his pants. They fell to the floor to pool at his feet.

  My hand reached into his boxers and pulled out his heavy cock. It was rock hard and straining. I wanted to taste it, but his body pinned me in place, so I stroked his length, pulling an animistic moan from his lips.

  His cock was long and thick, with veins I could feel in my hand. The head was round and smooth, leaking bit of come as I slicked my thumb over the tip. His hips jerked as I circled my hand around him and squeezed lightly.

  “Mmm,” he moaned.

  His hands spread my legs wide, and he moved back a fraction so his fingers could find my slick folds. His thumb circled my clit while the fingers of his other hand dove inside, creating a delicious stretch that I knew would feel even better when it was his cock instead of his fingers.

  He drove me close to the edge, so close that when he pulled his fingers away, I objected with a groan.

  His dark chuckle sent a wave of ecstasy to my tight internal muscles. He took my hands away from him and lifted me easily as if I were a doll, then he turned me to face to desk, setting my feet on the ground. He pushed my shoulders down until I was pressed flat to the loose and messed up stacks of papers on his desk.

  I gripped the edge of the desk as his hard cock came to rest between the cheeks of my ass. He then positioned the head of his cock at my soaking wet opening and thrust in, fully seating himself.

  “Oh god, yes!” I screamed, not even caring that we were in his office at his place of business. He grunted and drew back slowly until just the tip touched my wet folds, then thrust in again, stretching me deliciously to fit his large cock.

 

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