Page 73 of The Vampire’s Prey

"Interesting. I definitely will be doing some research."

"Thanks."

I pull up to the bar and let him out, park, and then look for Lucius. For my plan to work, I need to coordinate with the big boss. When he sees me, Lucius flashes me a huge grin and struts over. Oh gods. He thinks he's a master matchmaker now, I bet.

"I see everything is right in your world now?"

"Almost," I smirk. "But I need your help making it complete. Evangeline needs the opportunity to repent, not only to me, but to the other vampires she endangered. I'm hoping you'll allow me the use of the dungeon for her to make a formal apology."

His eyes gleam as he ponders my words. "What do you need from me?"

"I need some things moved around, so I have a wide berth. I was thinking we could move your dais back a bit. I was thinking of having them taken out, but I want you and Selene on your thrones to make it even more formal and official."

"I will give her my best glare," he chuckles.

"Is this truly okay though? Bringing a hunter into our mix?"

"I put her in your charge. You are responsible for her. If you can bring her to heel, I have no problem with it. If she starts to act in any way suspicious, I will come to you."

"You have my word."

We stand there for a moment, deep in thought before Lucius breaks the silence.

"Have you thought of turning her?"

"I have been contemplating it, yes. But I don't feel like I should any time soon."

"That would help her hunter mentality. If she is one of us, she won't feel the need to kill us."

"Yes. That thought has crossed my mind."

Lucius reaches over to squeeze my shoulder. "Let me know what you decide. When do you want to punish her?"

"I am hoping for tomorrow night. I don't want her to sit and stew longer than she has to.” I think back to my hard cock ramming down her throat. I don't want to postpone having her body at my command any longer than I have to.

"Very well. As soon as we close, the dungeon is yours. I will make sure everyone is there."

"Thank you."

Racing home, I go into my dungeon and pack a bag for tomorrow night. Excitement races through me as I send off a text to Evangeline and settle myself in for the day.

16

Adrian

Sunset hits, and I spring out of my crypt. Soon, everything will be behind us, and we can start our new life together. This is our final hurdle. I shower and change before looking for Evangeline. She's sitting out in the living room with Marion, while Marion sobs in her arms.

"Whatever is the matter?" My brain thinks, good gods what now?

Striding over, I sit on the other side of Marion and ease her face towards me. Her wide brown eyes fill with tears, and her lower lips quivers ever so slightly. Without more provocation, she hurls herself into my arms. Evangeline motions that she's going to the kitchen, and I nod. I'm not very sure what to do right now because all I'm hearing is hiccups and sniffles. After a few more moments, I tilt her chin up to look at me.

"Now then, what's all of this?"

"Daddy left me."

A flash of anger shoots through me as I take in this adorable woman who's been my daytime guard for a few years now. The fact that anyone could hurt her is incomprehensible.

"Why would he leave? Wait. How did he leave? Isn't it his house?"