Page 240 of Vameer

I need⁠—

Then he’s here.

My vampire.

Tall and thick. Soot and dirt streaked across skin. Hair loose. Sword on his hip.

And he reaches for me.

My next step turns into a jump. And as my feet leave the ground, his power pulls me in.

“Mate.” Vameer wraps his arms around me as mine go around his neck.

“Mine.”

And I breathe in storm clouds as our mouths press together.

His heat warms every inch of me. And I try to hold him even closer.

Because every time I see Vameer, I’m home.

His tongue brushes mine, and I let out a quiet purr.

He groans.

And someone clears their throat, loudly.

My lips pull into a smile against Vameer’s.

Our eyes open. And my smile pulls into a grin.

“There are other people here,” I whisper to my mate.

“I am aware.”

I shrug. “I sort of forgot.”

He releases a little growl. “Good.”

I lean back in his hold and glance around to see that everyone is out here. And Dread’s flat expression tells me it was probably him who cleared his throat.

My cheeks heat. But not too much, because Volik is holding Nix in a similar fashion.

Vameer sets me down, and we all say our goodbyes to Richie.

I was a little worried he might be intimidated meeting the Vadas brothers, but his excitement is clear.

Vameer gives him a fist bump.

Volik lifts a brow at his brother. “I’m impressed you know that.”

Vameer ignores him and keeps his attention on the kid. “You need help, you let me know. You let any of us know.”

The boy nods. “Thanks. And thanks for…” He lifts a shoulder. “Killing all those guys.”

Vameer dips his chin. “Anytime.”

I shake my head.