“Leave now.” His voice was a low rumble that brought goose bumps to her flesh. She took a small step back again even though she hadn’t meant to.
“Robust, but timid.”
“Out.”
The leggy brunette made for the door, turning just before leaving. “Let me know when you need me again.”
Tanya had to bite her lip to keep from telling the smug bitch what she could do with herself. By god, if Brant tried to kiss her, she’d kick the shit out of his family jewels. She didn’t want to carry his heirs anyway so it would be no loss to her.
“Asshole.”
“Fair enough.”
“Is that all you have to say to me?” Why did she even care so much? It wasn’t like she was staying or anything.
His eyes softened. “Please come with me.”
“We need to talk. I’m not going anywhere with you.”
He shrugged. “This is Alexandra’s quarters. If you would prefer to stay…”
“Alexandra as in the…the woman that just left…”
Brant raised his brows and nodded once.
Tanya looked around the spacious suite. The fabrics were done in soft lavender and peach, the four post bed was a glaring reminder of what had just taken place. She narrowed her eyes at him in what she hoped was a dirty look. “Let’s go.”
Brant pulled on his shirt and moved to take her hand. “I don’t think so.” She put both arms behind her back and prayed that the look she was giving him had daggers attached.
He held her gaze for a few beats before striding from the room. Tanya had to work to keep up even though she got the distinct impression that he was moving slower than usual. They made their way through the house back to the opposite wing, entering the room directly after hers. Brant closed the door behind her. He removed the shirt and unsnapped his jeans.
“What are you doing?”
“I need to take a shower.”
“Like hell, we need to talk. You’re not showering while I’m in here,” she sounded panicked.
“You are my female, I don’t understand the problem.” He pulled his jeans off. She thanked God that he left his boxers on. Brant turned and made for the bathroom. Her eyes lowered as he walked away. It happened without her permission. They refused to listen because holy hell he looked fantastic. The silk material accentuated glutes made of steel.
“I refuse to mate with you. Find another human if you’re looking for a baby making factory.” He tensed, then stopped and turned his head to the side.
Tanya recalled how the female vampire had moaned while he drank from her and her own blood turned to acid all over again. “Why don’t you just use a surrogate? That way you and your…little friend can carry on with whatever the hell it was that you were doing.”
“It wasn’t sexual.” He carried on walking.
Had Brant and that hussy been having sex, maybe not, but was there something sexual about him drinking from her, hell yeah.
There was a sound of water running and a door closed. Tanya inched her way to the bathroom entrance. To hell with it. She walked in. His back was turned. Lord, oh lord his ass had been sculpted by the Gods. It almost physically hurt to turn away.
“I don’t think that us mating is a good idea. Besides all the other impossible factors of the situations, I hadn’t planned on having children any time soon. This just isn’t going to work for me.”
The water stopped and the door creaked open. She hardly dared to breathe.
“You can turn around.”
“I’d rather not.”
“I’m decent.”
She turned. More like totally indecent even though everything was sort of covered. The big vampire had a white towel wrapped low around his hips. Moisture still dripped down his magnificent chest. He leaned back on the vanity and crossed his arms.
“We will mate. That is not negotiable.”
“So you are going to force yourself on me?”
His eyes darkened, “I told you that force would not be necessary.”
So freaking full of himself. “Not happening bucko, so it would be force.”
He ground his teeth. “I do understand why you’re so mad.”
“Really? I highly doubt it.”
“You think that there is something between Alexandra and myself. Well let me assure you there isn’t. I already told you it wasn’t sexual.”
“Whatever.” It may not have been sexual for him, but it sure had been for the female vampire. Her moan had been in sheer pleasure.
“We will mate and that is final.”
“Listen up asshole—”
His mouth twitched.
“—you chose me. It wasn’t the other way round. There were a whole lot of willing ladies that I’m sure would’ve been thrilled to be your…um…queen. I didn’t ask to be here.” She wagged her finger at him. Tanya knew she was being a bit childish, but couldn’t seem to help herself. “Then I find out that not only do I stand a very definite chance of not surviving the mating…” she paused and his eyes first widened then narrowed and his brow furrowed. “I’m also expected to give you heirs…as in yesterday? I don’t want to be damaged during the mating. I kind of like living and I’m not ready to be a mother.”