Lottie tilted her head to one side and looked Maya up and down. “You’re a little bit of a thing, but I hear you’re good at stirring up big trouble.

Maya wrapped one leg around him, writhing against him as she threaded her fingers through his hair and held him to her, urging him on.”Never stop touching me that way,” Maya rasped.

The man was absolutely beautiful. Vampire. Warrior. Whatever Shan Quesada was all man.

I’m so sorry I wasn’t here sooner, but you’ll have to forgive an old vampire for being a bit rusty in the dreamscape.

Don’t even think of arguing with me. I’m an old woman and if you fight me about it, it could give me a heart attack.

I’m not into werewolves, but holy crap is he a hottie. Totally gorgeous and built like a tank. I bet he’s got one down to his—

I am waiting for you in the living room… the very pink living room. I do hope that when we acquire a home of our own, after this nonsense has passed, you will not insist...

All creatures are capable of darkness, but not all choose to succumb to it.

Sleep, Maya,” he murmured softly. “Sleep, my love, and I promise that I will come looking for you.