He placed his hand on her back, used the other to clasp hers. A jolt of electricity pulsed inside him. In that moment, he was more than a blood-thirsty vampire. For the first time since he was human himself, he felt like a man, captivated by her touch.

You are quite the surprise," he whispered softly, clasping her shoulders and eyeing her mouthwatering lips. "You have no idea what you're doing to me.

He held her face in his hands, searching her eyes as if to read her thoughts."You can have me anytime you want," he murmured, his voice low and raspy.""Oh, I am totally going home with you tonight," she said with a groan and wink.