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He sighed. “Don’t worry he’s just taking a little nap. I should have killed him for even touching you.”

“Ethan, you have to stop this. I’m not Miranda.”

He grabbed my hand and lifted me up. “You are Miranda. I can see it in your eyes, the way you smell, how you taste…” he murmured, looking into my eyes.

My heart began to race as he bent his head and began kissing me. A wave of hot pleasure shot through my body and I released a strangled moan.

Just then, Duncan came back to his senses. “Leave her alone, you asshole!” he raged, trying to get Ethan away from me.

Ethan’s eyes burned with fury and I watched in awe as he let out an unearthly roar. Before I could do anything, he held Duncan in the air by his throat.

“Please, stop!” I sobbed, rushing towards them. I started hitting Ethan in the back, but it was like hitting a plate of steel. He used his other hand and pushed me to the ground.

Duncan’s eyes were bugging out of his head and his face was turning purple. I knew he would die if I didn’t do something.

“Ethan!” I screamed, getting back up. I hit him repeatedly with my fists, but he continued to ignore me. It was only when a group of men began racing towards us that he swore and released Duncan.

“Let’s go, now,” ordered Ethan.

I backed away from him and then turned to run. Before I could take five steps, I was in his arms and we were racing across the beach like a flash of lightning.

“No…” I sobbed as the lights from the carnival became a blur.





Chapter Twenty-Three





I woke up in a cool, dark bedroom. Candles lit up the room and rock music played softly in the background.

I sat up. “Duncan?” I mumbled, “Nathan?”

Someone sighed and I found Ethan watching me from the shadows. He sat in a leather club chair that had been pushed into the corner of the room.

“So, you’re finally awake,” he murmured.

I swallowed. “Where am I?”

“Welcome to my humble abode,” he chuckled. He was naked from the waist up and my mind turned traitor once again as I imagined running my fingers over his impressive pecs.

What in the hell was wrong with me?!

I forced my lustful thoughts aside and tried to concentrate on Duncan and whether or not he was safe.

“Take me home,” I demanded, scooting to the edge of the bed. “Please.”

His eyes studied me intently, but he didn’t respond.

I stood up and smoothed down my dress. “Seriously, take me home,” I said, lifting my chin.

Ethan stood up and walked towards me. His eyes lowered to my dress and I suddenly felt naked. I wondered if vampires had x-ray vision.

I put a hand to my chest and looked up at him. “Ethan?”

“You are home,” he replied, his voice husky. I backed away and he grinned. “Are we playing hard to get, now?”

I ignored the question. “Look, this is insane. You can’t just keep me here like a prisoner.”

His eyes hardened. “Prisoner? If you want to leave, you’re certainly free to go.” He then stood sideways so that I could move around him to the doorway.

Holding my breath, I decided to go for it. Before I could take two steps, however, he grabbed both of my hands and had them behind my back before I had a chance to exhale.

“You know you want to be with me,” he said, smiling darkly. “In every way.”

I stared up into eyes that hinted of things I’d only fantasized about, and shamefully, my resistance fell apart.

Yes, I wanted Ethan…

In fact, from the tingling sensation growing between my legs, I wanted him every way and everywhere.

One of his large hands slid into my hair, cupping the back of my head. “Let me,” he whispered seductively, his breath hinting of butterscotch once again, “please you.”

Oh, my God…

My eyes lowered to his mouth and I licked my lips, remembering how good they’d felt on my skin. The next thing I knew, he had me on the bed, pressing against me, and I surrendered all control, gasping in guilty pleasure. Within seconds I was returning his kisses as passionately as he was giving them.

“Yes,” he growled, against my mouth as my hands traveled along his back to his hair. I tightened my fingers around the strands and pulled him closer, kissing him deeper as hot waves of desire shot through my veins, urging me on.

More… I wanted more…

I wrapped my legs around his waist, this time holding him captive as our pelvises moved together in a rhythm that soon had me whimpering in pleasure.

Suddenly, he stopped and his body tensed up.

“What?” I asked, staring up at him.

He closed his eyes and his jaw tightened.