Page 157 of Eternal Craving

“If I’m going to help you find Jacob.”

I moved closer to him and pressed my wrist against his mouth. “This is what he looks like.”

Marcus’ bite felt gentle, and he took just enough to envision Jacob, the purest images passed on through my blood. He fell back and gazed up at the ceiling.

“Are you all right?” I asked softly.

He looked shaken but blissful. I sucked on my wrist, licking the remaining drops as the fang bites healed and my taste buds tingled. I glanced over, but Marcus avoided making eye contact.

I studied him. “Did you see enough?”

He nodded and sat up, having not only glimpsed my son, but also experiencing my emotions. Disquieted, his desire for more left him blushing, aroused. He shifted away from me.

Trying to make it easier for him, I subdued a smile, all the while listening to him stumble over his thoughts. An endearing crush, cravings ignited. I’d stirred a vampire’s nature. I offered him my wrist again.

“I should be going.” He let out a deep sigh.

“What’s wrong?”

“Your blood, it makes me feel…” He pressed a hand against his chest.

“Makes you feel…?”

He climbed off the bed and stared back at me, full of desire.

I arched an eyebrow. “As good as that?”

Marcus quick-footed it out the door.

Of course, he’d also gotten to sample ancient blood from me.

Waiting for Sunaria, I sat in the living room, trying to warm myself before the roaring fireplace.

Despite the fact that Marcus had taken my place tonight, making good on his promise, I couldn’t help but feel that I should also be out there scouring the city streets. Melancholy lingered like an unwelcome guest.

Sunaria entered the room. She’d dressed in gentleman’s attire, looking both pretty and masculine.

I rose to greet her. “I’m taking you out for a romantic night and you dress like that?”

“I thought you’d like it.” Hands on her hips, she studied me. “You won’t tell me where we’re going.”

“Your blue dress, wear that.”

“It’s safer to dress as a man.”

“You’re a vampire for God’s sake. You couldn’t be any safer.”

“If we’re going to be flying over the rooftops!”

“We’re not. Change, now.”

“I saw Marcus before he left,” she said sharply. “What went on between you?”

“I know I’m a flirt but that’s ridiculous.”

“Is it?”

“Yes. Come here.”