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Her eyes were still wide, but she didn’t move away from him.
Had he offended her? Had he misunderstood the signs? Wasn’t she interested?
But her gaze fell to his lips and she uttered a soft, almost anguished cry. Then she was on him, her arms wrapped around his neck, almost as desperately as when she’d flown through the air with him. She kissed him fiercely, his lips, his cheeks, his chin. He’d never experienced anything like it.
All his concern fled, and he tightened his arms around her so he could feel the full length of her. He returned her kiss, dragging his tongue over her lips once more. When she opened for him, he uttered a heavy groan and drove inside.
How many times had he imagined being right here, in her garden, the woman in his arms. His doubts that she might not have the same need melted away. He gave himself to the kiss, his cock already hard and ready, his hands sliding over her back then her bottom, caressing her.
It would take so little to bring her the rest of the way. She was as ready for him as he was anxious to enter her body. It became his mission to bring her to a roaring orgasm.
But after a moment, when the initial wave passed, he released her just enough to meet her gaze. “I’ve wanted to do that for months now, ever since I saw you at the Tribunal comforting that woman.”
“Which woman?”
“I have no idea. But I’ve been hooked since.”
She rested her arms on his shoulders. “I want to be with you Connor. I do. Even though you’re a vampire. You’ve proven yourself in so many ways. You have a good, decent heart.”
His turn to dip his chin. “That’s part of it, isn’t it? Because I value who you are as well, even though you’re a species I despise.”
“Exactly.”
No recriminations. They’d both lived in the world long enough to accept what each was. “But we have a job to do right now.”
She nodded.
He didn’t want to let go of her. He was afraid if he did, he’d never find his way back to this moment. And somehow, making love to her had become a critical part of his future, his life.
She released him. “Let me get my Sig.” She moved back into the house, returning with her sidearm clipped to her belt. “Gary’s place is still in Rotten Row, right?”
“Yep. And the Row has gotten worse in recent years. Just wanted you to know.”
“Then it’s a good thing I’m allowed to carry a gun.”
He offered her a half-smile. “You might get to kill some vampires tonight.”
“In the line of duty, I have no problem taking out bad guys, no matter what species. And don’t let my looks fool you. I’m not squeamish. Plus, I can use my killing power to bring down just about anyone, if needed.”
Connor repressed a sigh. She’d just reminded him why he should be keeping his distance.
An odd expression crossed her face and her gaze drifted up into the night sky. “Connor, we’re not alone.”
Connor picked up his holster from off the grass and drew his Glock into his hand. He bent his knees and tilted his head to also look up into the sky.
Christ, what now?
~ ~ ~
Iris could feel the vampire hovering but saw nothing in the dark sky. She drew close to Connor, his sudden intensity like a wave of heat flowing over her.
Vampires could partially disguise themselves from her kind, but she wondered if Connor would be able to get a visual of a fellow creature. “Do you see anything?”
“No,” he said quietly. “But you’re right. He’s there.”
A moment later, the sensation passed. She always knew when Connor left and it was the same now with this new intruder. “He’s gone, isn’t he?”
“Yep. He took off.” She watched Connor clip his holster back on his belt then slide the gun inside.
