A Mate for York(46)

“I’ve decided to take my time getting to know all of the human females. I don’t want to rush into anything and neither should you.” He sounded like a total pussy. It almost felt like the roles had been reversed.

Vanessa licked her lips. Her tongue slowly dragged over them in a sensual, well practiced move that did fuck all for him. Normally this type of display by a really hot female would equal equally hot sex. The problem was that he wasn’t here for a fuck, he was here to find a mate. Sure, compatibility would need to be tested but there needed to be more there to begin with. York suppressed a yawn.

Vanessa must have sensed that she was losing him because she pressed herself against him. Her lush curves should have felt really good but all he could think about was Cassidy. Her unique green tinged eyes, her honeyed skin, the splash of freckles across her nose. She had no idea how utterly intoxicating she was. How sensual and sweet. It was a combination that had brought him to his knees then and made him want to find her now.

Vanessa cleared her throat in an effort to draw his attention. “That’s exactly what I’m suggesting…that we get to know each other a bit better. We were briefed on how sexual vampires are. You don’t have to hold back on my account.” Her eyes traveled the length of him. “I’m game if you are.”

“We are not permitted to fuck tonight and I’m a stickler for rules.” York said, trying not to growl at her.

Lazarus barked out a laugh that sounded raw and gravelly. York threw his friend a dirty look, hoping he would shut the fuck up.

Vanessa shrugged, her fingers played on her skin in the vicinity of her cleavage. It was an invitation to look. York declined by keeping his eyes on hers.

“There are plenty of other things we could do. Besides, we’re allowed to have at each other from tomorrow on. Tonight could be a practice run.” She was clearly used to getting her way.

“Thank you, but I would rather we…” Damn but he had turned into a serious pussy. “Talk.”

This resulted in another laugh by Lazarus. He and the shy female were, at least, making small talk.

The female in front of him, looked crestfallen for a second before her eyes hardened up. “Suit yourself. I can see that you’re not interested.” She turned and headed back to Lance, draping herself over him. Much to the dismay of a sweet looking female who had been talking with him. The idiot male put his arms around Vanessa, he even cupped her ass with both his hands.

York felt nothing but relief.

As much as he wanted a female and a family, he couldn’t move on without properly explaining things to Cassidy. It ate at him that she thought badly of him. That she thought he had used her. The worst part of it was that it would affect her self-confidence and her ability to trust again. The thought of her with another male angered the hell out of him but the thought of her all alone made him feel even worse. He had to set the record straight. Then, he would actually be able to give one of these females the time of day.

Unfortunately, Gideon would know exactly what he was up to if he tried to leave early.

“What made you join the program?” Lazarus asked.

“I’m looking for a vampire,” Jenna answered.

Lazarus gave a rough bark of a laugh. “You came to the right place.”

“I sure hope so,” the female answered. She didn’t seem afraid of Lazarus but she also didn’t seem interested in him. In fact, she didn’t seem in the least bit interested in any of the males.

“Can I get either of you a drink?” York interjected. If he was going to have to hang around, he would try to make the most of it.

There was screaming from outside. Loud, hysterical screaming. Guards streamed into the club, at least ten of them. They positioned themselves at various points within the club interior. York noted that the entrances were all covered.

Jenna pulled her bag closer to her chest. Her eyes became saucers in her skull and her heart rate kicked into overdrive. York could scent her fear.

“What the fuck’s going on?” Lazarus growled at one of the leather clad guards. The male looked alert and ready.

“Someone threw a pig carcass onto the pavement in front of Aorta followed by a bucket of blood. The pig’s heart was stabbed with multiple silver tipped stakes.” The male looked grave. “Just a bunch of haters causing shit.” He then turned to Jenna. “You have nothing to fear. We have the situation under control.”

She swallowed thickly, nodding once but her face still looked pale and hers eyes wide.

“It’s them.” Lazarus’ hard eyes landed on him. He kept his comment cryptic not wanting to frighten the little human any more.