Surrendering(66)

I’ll be back as soon as I can, Sarah. You’re not alone.





Chapter 41





Kate





Kate woke with a start. Sarah.

The dream with Sarah was so vivid and she wanted to tell Dev about it as soon as possible so she wouldn’t forget one, minute detail.

She tried to sit up, but couldn’t. Restraints held her wrists and ankles.

“What the—?”

Panic rose as she tried frantically to escape, but she quickly pushed it down. Panicking wouldn’t do a damn thing to get her loose. She was good and securely hog-tied.

What happened? Why was she tied down? Where was she? Her eyes roamed around her dark surroundings, but she could see with full clarity, as if it were daylight. Just like in her dream with Sarah.

She forced herself to take stock of her surroundings. She was in a small room with nothing in it but four walls and the hard surface she was lying on. The door was closed. Oh God! Had the evil vampires discovered her after all?

She began to struggle in earnest. She felt power humming beneath her skin, like a strong electrical current, but as strong as she felt she couldn’t break free. She called out for Dev.

Dev. It all came rushing back. Making love and…oh shit. As she remembered taking his blood, a severe hunger hit her hard and fast, followed closely by shame. She couldn’t stop taking his blood and if he would come to her now, it mortified her further to admit she wasn’t sure she’d be able to restrain herself again. She sucked ass as a mate already.

How could she do that to him? She loved him. She would do anything for him. Anything to protect him. Her lover. Her mate. Were they actually bonded now? Had she ruined that with her lack of control?

She felt him before he entered the room. Felt his anguish. She could hear his strong heartbeat. Hear the sweet sound of lifeblood rushing through his veins. She groaned and closed her eyes.

He opened the door and stepped through, locking eyes…never looking away. His expression was unreadable. Holy hell…he was so very sexy in his body-hugging black jeans and black cotton T-shirt stretched tightly across his broad chest and biceps. A severe desire to mount his cock and sink her teeth into his neck assailed her. She disgusted herself.

“I’m sorry Dev,” she whispered.

He didn’t speak, didn’t make any apologies for restraining her, just walked slowly toward her. He should leave her here forever. Probably a good idea, as the hunger quadrupled the second he walked in.

She had to give him an out, so she rushed to speak before he did.

“I understand if you want a divorce already. I did try to kill you, after all.” She turned her head, breaking eye contact. She knew what was coming, and while she couldn’t bear to be let go by this beautiful, sexy creature, she didn’t want to see the look on his face when he told her to get out. She would try to retain a little dignity. But she would tell him of her latest dream before she left.

“You told me you understood.” His voice was a little hard and right next to her.

“Understood what?” She still couldn’t make eye contact with him.

Instead of answering, he ran his finger lightly down the inside of her arm. She was dressed in a strappy, bright blue silky nightgown that hit mid-thigh. The expensive outfit was quite a contrast to the bleak surroundings she found herself in. Dev must have put her in it, because she didn’t own such an exquisite piece of lingerie and the last she remembered, she was naked riding his cock. He’d bought her so many beautiful things this week to replace all that was left at her apartment.

At his touch, her nipples pebbled to hard points, which were visible through the thin material. Her body immediately readied itself for him, as it always did whenever he was around. His gaze and finger traveled to circle the closest nub and she closed her eyes in pleasure. All thoughts of anything else vanished.

She could feel his desire, mingling with hers. For the first time since he walked in, she realized what a vulnerable position she was in. She was restrained, wearing little clothing and her new vampire mate was standing beside her, touching her erotically. God help her, but she wanted more. She was so very turned on.

“You can never leave me, love. Nor I, you. That’s what forever means. I thought I made that clear before we bonded.”

She sucked in a breath when Dev leaned down and bit her nipple—hard—through her negligee, before sucking gently to soothe the hurt he’d inflicted.

“Ahhhnn…more.” She couldn’t form the words, but she didn’t want him to stop. Even if this was the last time he touched her.

In one smooth swipe, he ripped the nightgown from her body, the back half left underneath her still-restrained torso. He caressed her now bared breasts, testing the weight in his hands.