Page 18 of Vameer

It’s nearly pitch black in here. The tiny bits of light from the hallway are nearly nonexistent inside the chamber.

But my Little Human was able to see me in the dark.

The power inside me swells and vibrates the ground.

I only saw her for a moment. A single beat of our hearts, as they came together, binding our lives. But her eyes were all I needed.

She is stunning. She is perfect.

And she is mine.

When I get my hands on her…

Inhaling my mate’s intoxicating scent, I press against the front of my robe—against my dick—as I stride to the doorway.

I follow the trace of apple through the southern passage to the entrance of the cave. My bare feet pressing over her wet footprints.

Rain echoes down the passage as I near the end. And even though the clouds must be thick to drop so much water, I still have to squint against the brightness.

Vampire eyes can see in total darkness but are not usually this sensitive to the light.

Her scent carries outside, so I duck low and step through the opening.

Raindrops pelt my hood, but I can still smell my other half.

My hand reaches toward the stone as I turn in the direction she came from.

The rock is wet beneath my fingers, but I swear I can feel where she touched it.

I swear I can feel her lingering heat.

I follow the trail a few steps, but then the scent of apples disappears.

I backtrack, going past the cave entrance the other way. Nothing.

She appeared, then disappeared. But there is no trace of magic out here to suggest she came through a portal.

I turn my back to the mountain and step off the edge of the cliff.

My gravito wraps around me, holding me in place, hovering, as I look down, then up.

My mate is not here.

Something tugs at my heart, making it jump a beat before I can calm it.

I frown at the feeling of panic pressing against our bond.

My mate is stressed.

I keep my focus on our shared heartbeat as my gravito sets me down at the entrance of the cave, and I duck back inside.

I cannot explain what happened. How she was here, then gone.

And if I am confused, I am certain my Little Human is scared. Probably terrified.

I clench my fists. Keeping my emotions in check. Refusing to be the reason that she feels even more fear.

How will I explain what mates are to a human?