Wolf Creek Pack 11

Forever and a Day

Samuel Erickson, a human and former blood slave, hates vampires
with a vengeance. He doesnt trust a single blood sucker, except
for maybe Sully, the vampire that saved him. But trusting
someone and giving in to the desire that burns within every time
hes around the handsome vampire are two distinctly different
things. When their lives are threatened and they have to fight side
by side just to stay alive, the hatred Samuel harbors seems less
important.
Sully Buckley, a vampire, despises humans just as much as
Samuel hates vampires. Nothing good could ever come of their
association. Sully has been telling himself this since he first set
eyes on the frightened human. To his dismay, he was finding it
harder to remember those reasons the more time he spent with
Samuel.
Despite the issues between them, nothing can prevent Sully from
running to the rescue when they are attacked by soldiers sent by
Samuels father. When betrayal comes from within their ranks,
Sully knows he has to put aside his hatred and fight for his mate
or lose him forever, and he desperately wants forever and a day.
Genre: Alternative (M/M or F/F), Contemporary, Paranormal,
Vampires/Werewolves
Length: 36,234 words

FOREVER AND A DAY

Wolf Creek Pack 11

Stormy Glenn

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FOREVER AND A DAY

Wolf Creek Pack 11
STORMY GLENN
Copyright 2014

Chapter One
Samuel Erickson glanced up when he heard a soft knock on his
bedroom door. He wasnt surprised when the door opened a moment
later, even if he didnt invite anyone in, and Sully walked inside,
shutting the door behind him. Sully looked over at him for a moment
then stepped over to the wall next to the door and slid down until he
was sitting on the floor.
Samuel could almost predict what the vampire would do. Sullivan
Buckley had been coming into his room almost every night for nearly
three months. The only time he didnt show was when he was on a
mission for his princeanother vampire.
Sully would search the room until he saw Samuel and then slide
down the wall to sit on the floor next to the door. He usually brought
a book or something to read, sometimes his iPad.
Sully stopped trying to get Samuel to talk after the first week.
Samuel still couldnt figure out why the vampire continued to
come every night when he knew Samuel hated vampires. He loathed
them. Every damn last one of them needed to be staked through the
heart, slowly. Several times. Then maybe burned at the stake or drawn
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Well, maybe not all of them, but most of them. His brother Danny
was mated to a vampire. Prince Dominic Xavier Lucian Ruelle
seemed somewhat okay. He made Danny happy and kept him safe.
Samuel was grateful for that. The danger they were in on a daily basis
from their psychotic monster of a father never seemed to lessen.
Maybe that was why Sully visited every night.
Why are you here? Samuel needed to know. He was no longer
afraid of Sully, for the most part anyway. He still got a little nervous
around the vampire. Despite the fact that Sully had rescued him from
a life of hell as a blood slave and never made a single threatening
move toward him, the man was still a vampire. He still drank blood to
survive. Having been a blood slave for several months, Samuel could
honestly say that it was something he never wanted to experience
again in his life.
Sullys eyebrows were raised as if the man was shocked to hear
Samuel speak. You sleep better when Im here.
Well, that much was true. Samuel woke up screaming in the night
if Sully wasnt there. When Samuel had been a blood slave, the
nighttime had been made of nightmares even when he was awake.
That was when the vampires would come for him, after the sun set.
Samuel didnt remember any of his nightmares, and for that he
was thankful. But he knew they were bad. He woke screaming, and
drenched in a cold sweat. It took hours to calm down and feel like his
heart wasnt going to jump out of his chest.
Sullys presence made him feel like he could breathe.
Did you feed today?
Sullys dark eyebrow went up, just one of them. You know I
did.
Samuel reached down and rubbed his stomach when it clenched.
He tried to understand that vampires needed blood to survive but he
just didnt understand it. It was gross and terrible and humiliating.
Everyone tried to convince Samuel that it wasnt a horrible act,
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didnt believe a word of it. He had seen how vampires fed. He had
experienced the excruciating pain involved with being a blood slave.
No one was going to convince him that it didnt hurt or make him
wish he was dead. Not even the vampire that chased his nightmares
away.
Is he alive?
Sullys dark eyes rolled, a smirk twisting his lips. She is fine.
Samuels gut tightened as Sullys words scraped over his skin like
a razorblade. He knew enough from eavesdropping on conversations
and the things Sully said to know the man was straight as they came.
He even preferred his blood donors to be female.
Samuel turned back toward the window. His thoughts were
jumbled, sporadic. He was having a hard time pulling one together
enough to have a complete thought. It shouldnt have bothered him
that Sully was straight, and yet it did. The man was a vampire.
Despite what Danny said, Samuel knew nothing could ever come of
the draw he felt toward Sully.
Hell, Samuel didnt even know what the draw was. Just that it was
there. His heart always beat a little faster until he saw Sully, his
stomach knotting until the vampire was in the room with him. He
feltsomething when Sully was around.
Safe, and yet afraid at the very same time.
His feelings toward Sully were confusing. He anticipated the
vampires arrival in his room like the coming of the sun. And yet, the
only way he could truly think of Sully was by not thinking of him as
vampire. He didnt really think of Sully as human, either. It was
readily apparent to anyone looking at the physically imposing man
that he wasnt human. There was something feral about him, an
uncivilized edge.
It was as attractive as it was terrifying.
Samuels entire body seized painfully as a series of loud pops
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quickly followed by an earsplitting scream and several voices raised

in volume.
Sully was on his feet and pulling the door open before Samuel
barely got turned around. Stay here! Sully ordered as he hurried out
of the room, slamming the door closed behind him.
Samuel pulled the edges of his blanket up to his chin. The sounds
of violence were growing louder, more dangerous. They were
growing closer.
His heart pounded faster with each sound he heard, the fear
building inside of him started to make his chest ache. Samuel jumped
up and ran across the room, turning the lock on his door. It might not
keep anyone out, but it would slow them down some.
He hoped.
Samuel backed away from the door, watching the door handle
intently. He wanted to know what was going on, and yet he didnt.
The fear of what might be happening was almost paralyzing. Samuel
backed up until he hit the far wall, and then he wedged himself down
into the spot between the dresser and the wall, trying to make the
smallest possible target.
Samuel slapped his hand over his mouth to keep from crying out
when someone kicked at the door. Fear clogged his throat, blocking
the air trying to escape in a bloodcurdling scream. Whoever was on
the other side of the thick wood continued to kick at it until it
splintered and the door crashed open.
Samuel!
For a brief moment, every horrible thing that had ever happened
to him flashed before him. Samuel thought he was going to be sick.
Then the voice that was calling out for him took on a name, and
Sullys face appeared before him. Samuel, snap out of it, Sully
snarled as he grabbed Samuel by the arms and yanked him to his feet.
We need to go.

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Go? Samuel asked as he stumbled after Sully. He didnt want to

leave his room. His room had been his safe haven for the last couple
of months. He never left his room. Go where?
We have to go, Samuel. Were under attack. I need to get you
somewhere safer than this. Everyone else has either headed out
already or theyre outside fighting.
Samuel started shaking his head as he was pulled toward the door
by the grip Sully had on his arm. It was a tight grip, unrelenting.
Samuel tried to pull free but knew after the first tug that he wasnt
going to get away unless he broke his wrist.
Please, I cant
Samuel!
Samuels teeth rattled as Sully spun around and grabbed him by
the arms, giving him a good shake.
Youre not listening to me. We have to go. The only option you
have here is how you leave this room, on your own feet or tossed over
my shoulder. Its up to you.
Samuels eyes rounded. There was no way in hell he was going
anywhere over Sullys shoulder. Ill walk. He just wished he knew
where he was walking to.
Grab your sweater. Sully pointed to the dark navy-blue hooded
sweatshirt tossed over the back of a chair. You might need it.
Whatever.
Samuel grabbed the sweater and quickly pulled it over his head.
For good measure, he slid his feet into his tennis shoes and tied them.
If he was going to be on the run, he needed something to run in. So,
he said as he straightened up, where are we headed?
Somewhere safe.
Gee, that explained oh so much. Sullys tone was about as
forthcoming as his words. Samuel realized he hadnt tried to bridge
the gap between him and Sully in any way, shape, or form. He had
encouraged the distance. But the aloofness in Sullys voice as he
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It was so damn impersonal.

Before Samuel even reached the doorway, his wrist was grabbed
again. The seriousness on Sullys chiseled face scared him as nothing
else could have.
Keep up and keep quiet. I dont know how many are inside the
house.
How many what?
Samuel had his answer a moment later when they hurried out into
the hallway and rounded the first corner. Granted, Samuel didnt
know all of the vampires living in the large estate house, but he was
pretty damn sure the ones heading for them with blood-smeared
swords were not from around here.
His belief was reaffirmed when he was pushed back so hard he
slammed into the wall. Sully made an unholy growling sound and
lunged at the two vampires. Black claws extended from his fingertips,
swinging out to swipe at the other two men. Blood sprayed the walls,
dripping down in a sickening design that reminded Samuel of paint
thrown on a blank canvas.
When one of the vampires started moving in his direction, Samuel
grabbed the closest thing to hima blue-and-white antique-looking
vaseand tossed it at the man. When that didnt stop the vampire, he
grabbed the picture off the wall and started swinging it back and forth
through the air.
The vampire jumped back, but an exasperated expression came
over his face, almost like he couldnt believe someone was fighting
him off with a piece of priceless art and he just couldnt believe
someone was fighting him off. If he expected Samuel to just lie down
and die, then he was in for a big surprise.
Samuel brought the picture down on the vampires head. The
vampire howled as the gilded frame came apart in Samuels hands.
Eyes the color of blood stared at Samuel with such hatred that he
feared he was going to burst into flames. The vampire tossed back his
head and loudly proclaimed his rage before lunging at Samuel.

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Knowing he was about to die, Samuel closed his eyes and waited
for the blow to come. The impact of the vampire crashing into him
pushed him back, almost taking him to the floor. But before he was
forced down, the weight was suddenly gone.
A thick silence hung heavy in the air.
Samuel popped one eye open, fearing what he was going to see.
The other eye popped open as shock shot through him faster than a
bullet. The stupid vampire had impaled himself on the wooden frame
that had been destroyed when Samuel hit him over the head with it.
The vampire was dead.
Samuel was both elated and sick to his stomach. The whole being
sick to his stomach thing grew increasingly stronger by the second as
he watched the blood dripping on the hardwood floor from the broken
wooden frame sticking out of the vampires chest.
Damn, Samuel.
Samuels hands shook as he held out the rest of the picture frame
to Sully. I hope that wasnt an original.
Sully sighed. It was.
Ill pay for it.
Sully chuckled as he grabbed Samuel by the arm and started
leading him down the hallway again. You couldnt pay that off if
you worked twenty-four hours a day for the rest of your life. It was a
Picasso.
Samuel grimaced. Maybe the prince would never find out?
Move faster, Samuel. We need to get out of here before more
vampires show up.
More? Samuel squeaked. He tried to turn and go back to his
room, but Sully wouldnt allow it. He kept a tight hold on Samuels
arm, keeping him from running for his life. There are vampires out
here, Sully.
What part of that wasnt the man Oh right. Sully was vampire,
too. He probably wasnt freaked out.
I want to go back to my room.

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Youre room isnt safe, Samuel.

I dont care! Samuel was going to start screaming in a moment.
He wanted to go back to his room, damn it. His room was safe. There
werent any vampires inside. Well, except Sully and he didnt really
count. Maybe the prince, too, but only if Danny was around.
Damn it, Samuel. Samuels teeth rattled as Sully grabbed both
of his arms and shook himagain. He really needed to stop doing
that. We dont have time for you to fall apart right now. I have to get
you out of here.
Wheres Danny? Samuel asked. Why isnt he here with us?
Dominic took him out through a secret entrance in their
bedroom. Theyll meet up with us once we get out of here.
Samuel blinked then jerked his arms out of Sullys grasp. Well,
then what are we waiting for? Lets go?
Was he being unreasonable and contrary?
Probably.
Was it worth the dumbfounded look on Sullys face?
Absolutely.
When Sullys eyes narrowed, Samuel felt his lips twitch with
amusement. It was an emotion he hadnt experienced in so long he
had almost forgotten what it felt like. He was kind of shocked to be
feeling it now. He didnt even care that Sullys glare promised
retribution.
Move, Sully growled through clenched teeth.
Samuel wasnt stupid. He knew when to fight Sully and when to
give in. Now was the time to give inbefore the vampire with the
really sharp fangs tried to chew his head off.
Following Sully was easier said than done. The man was fast on
his feet, but so were the vampires they kept encountering. By the time
they reached the top of the grand staircase leading down to the first
floor, Samuel was covered in blood and sweat. Luckily, only a small
amount of the blood was his.
The sweat, however, was all him.

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Just as Samuel grabbed the railing and started hurrying down the
stairs, the front door flew open, crashing back so hard against the wall
that the top hinge broke and the door dangled at an odd angle. Three
sword-wielding vampires poured in through the broken door and
charged toward the stairs.
Run, Samuel! Sully shouted as he vaulted over the banister,
landing on the floor beneath with a resounding thud.
Samuel turned and went right back up the steps. He glanced first
one way and then the other when he reached the top. He had come
from the left. He decided to go right.
Nope.
Vampire.
Samuel spun and took off back down the hallway that led to his
bedroom. He racked his brain as he tried to think of a safe place to
hide. None came readily to mind. He was pretty sure his room was no
longer safe, and that sucked. He liked his room.
Samuel could hear footsteps following him at a rapid pace, but not
too rapid. Samuels steps slowed, and so did the ones behind him.
When he sped up, the footsteps sped up.
He was being played with.
Samuel ran for the remains of the picture frame he had killed the
other vampire with. If it killed one insane fang-infested guy, it might
kill the other one.
Well, he could hope anyway.
He grabbed the wooden pieces of frame on the go, refusing to stop
for anything. Just as he reached the entrance to his room, Samuel
turned and pointed the ornate sticks at the vampire.
The man stopped a few feet away, his lips starting to curl up as if
he didnt know whether to laugh at Samuels pathetic attempt at
defending himself or attack.
Stay away from me, Samuel warned as he waved the wood out
in front of him. I killed one of you bloodsuckers. I have no problem
killing another one.

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The vampires red eyes fell to the body on the floor just down the
hallway a bit. A slow rage-filled growl began to fill the air, making
Samuel gulp and wish he had kept his mouth shut. He was poking the
proverbial bear, only this bear had fangs instead of claws.
Youre going to die, human, the vampire snarled as he advanced
on Samuels position. And Im going to enjoy listening to you
scream and beg as I drain you dry.
Samuel cocked his head. Really? he asked, stopping the
vampire in his footsteps. I was a blood slave for months, you idiot.
Do you really think there is anything you could do to me that hasnt
already been done?
Samuel had no idea where his bravado was coming from, but he
was damn tired of being scared. It seemed like he had been nothing
but afraid for longer than he could remember.
He had even been afraid growing up. His father had been a
monster before he even knew he was a real monster. The man had
been so strict and judgmental that Samuel had contemplated suicide
more than once in his teenage years.
Go ahead. Samuel tightened his grip around the broken frame
pieces and took a step toward the vampire. Drain me. End my
suffering. Ive faced vampires scarier than you before and Ive lived
to talk about it. My father is much scarier than you. If you think you
can scare me, youre high.
Samuels world turned upside down when the blood drained out
of the vampires already pale face. Hell, he was practically
transparent.
He was also backing up like he had just seen the rise of the devil.
Where are you going, you coward? Samuels movements sped
up as he tried to reach the vampire before the man got away from him.
He would question why he was chasing a vampire later.
Or not.
Thinking about it just might make him puke.
The vampire turned and ran.

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Samuel knew he had lost his ever-loving mind when he chased

after the bloodsucker. He should be hiding, shivering in fear. He
should not be yelling at the top of his lungs as he chased a vampire
down the hallway of his brother-in-laws mansion.
Could his life get any stranger?

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Chapter Two
Sully watched the life drain out of the vampire beneath him and
then slowly pulled his fist out of the dead mans chest. The sickening
sucking noise his hand made as it slid through guts and gore made
Sullys stomach clench. No matter how many times he heard that
sound, he never got used to it.
Sully wiped his hands off on the guys shirt then stood and
glanced around. He had killed the vampires that came in the front
door but he knew there were more.
There were always more.
Sometimes, Sully thought he might have been at the enforcer
game just a little too long. Granted, he was essentially his princes
second-in-command, but he was still an enforcer and he suspected he
always would be. It was what he was good at. Prince Dominic just
liked to put a fancy name on it.
Of course, being the princes second-in-command also meant no
one argued with him when he gave out orders. They hopped to do
what he said as fast and as efficiently as they could.
Well, everyone but Samuel.
Sully frowned as he glanced up the grand staircase. Just where in
the hell was Samuel anyway? Sully knew he had told the man to go
and hide, but since when did Samuel ever listen to him?
He couldnt leave Samuel somewhere in the mansion,
unprotected. Even if he hadnt been given the duty of looking after the
man, he still would have gone after him.
There was just something about Samuel that intrigued him. Sully
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months. It had started when Sully found Samuel being held captive in
another coven, forced to be a blood slave. It hadnt waned even when
he purchased Samuel and brought him home to his brother.
He had spent more time sitting on the floor of Samuels room,
hoping the man would talk to himand holding his breath when he
didthan he ever had in any other room in the mansion.
He just didnt understand why.
Sully didnt like humans as a general rule. In fact, he went out of
his way to avoid them. He had never had a good experience when
dealing with humans. Not a single one. His time with Samuel wasnt
even anything he could consider good, and yet he couldnt stop
thinking about the frightened man.
Maybe he had blood poisoning. Dominic had had it. It could be
contagious. That was kind of the theory Sully was going with because
nothing else explained the insane urge he had to keep the little human
all to himself.
And insanity was the only description he had for the feelings that
welled up inside of him when he spotted a vampire running past the
top of the stairs, Samuel giving a bloodcurdling scream as he chasing
after him, pieces of broken picture frame held tightly in his hands.
Sully shook his head as he started up the stairs, gaining speed with
each step. Samuel was going to get himself killed running after a
vampire, wooden stakes or not. And why in the hell was a trained
warrior running from a human?
That just didnt make sense.
Sully rounded the corner that led to the east wing of the house and
stumbled to a stop. The vampire was on the floor, pressed back
against the wall between an antique sideboard and the wall. Samuel
stood over the top of him, the sharp edge of the broken frame aimed at
the vampires chest.
Samuel, stop! he shouted as he ran forward. He didnt want
Samuel to taint his soul with killing. The man had enough baggage to
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Hell, he had stock in Samsonite.

Sully grabbed the wooden stake just as Samuel started to bring it
down. He winced when several slivers embedded into his skin.
Vampire or not, that shit hurt.
Step away, Samuel.
No, I
Step away now, Samuel. His harsh tone brooked no defiance.
When Samuel paled and stepped back, Sully wished he could take the
words back, and maybe explain things to Samuel in a tone that
wouldnt frighten the human.
But he had a vampire to kill.
Sully turned, and grinned, right before he drove the wooden stake
into the vampires chest. He watched for a moment as the life drained
out of the vampires red eyes. He hated watching, but he hated getting
attacked by a vampire pretending to be dead even more. The scar that
ran down his back from his shoulder blade to his hip was enough of
an inducement to watch him die.
Once he knew the vampire was dead, Sully turned to face Samuel.
Samuel Erickson, Sully shouted as he scanned the empty
hallway for his charge, I swear I will beat your ass if you dont get
out here!
That man gave him more headaches
Samuels light brown curls preceded his face appearing around the
corner. Apprehension clouded his cocoa-brown eyes. Hesitation
slowed his movements. Resentment firmed his jaw. You yelled at
me.
Sully sighed. Samuel, I didnt want you to kill him. You
shouldnt have to do that.
I killed the other one, Samuel insisted.
By accident. Surely he could see that? Admit it, Samuel. It was
pure dumb luck.
Samuels arms crossed. Maybe.

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The headache was coming fast and hard. Sully pinched the bridge
of his nose before looking at Samuel again. Samuel, killing is my
job. Not yours. If you absolutely have to protect yourself, fine. But
dont go chasing after vampires if you can prevent it. If the idiot runs,
let him.
Samuel frowned as he looked down at the dead vampire,
confusion taking the place of the apprehension away in his eyes.
Why did he run from me? Im human. I really didnt have a chance
at beating him, and he should have known that.
Okay, that was confusing.
Did he say anything to you?
Oh yeah. Samuel snickered. Something about how he was
going to enjoy listening to me scream as he drained me dry.
Sullys jaw dropped when Samuel shrugged like the vampires
threat had been no big deal when they both knew it had been.
I told him to go ahead and try. Ive dealt with scarier vampires
than him and lived to talk about it. And after dealing with my father,
if he thought I was going to be afraid him, he was high. Thats
basically when he took off running. Samuel kicked at the vampire.
Stupid coward.
Did you mention your father by name?
Hell no, Samuel snapped, the anger in his voice so real it almost
took form in the air. I never want to hear that monsters name again
as long as I live.
Sully knew Samuel hated his father, and he had good reason to.
But they had never talked about it. This was the first time Samuel had
ever mentioned the man to him. Hell, this was the first time Samuel
had a complete conversation with him.
If theres a chance that Prince Von Byrne knows you are here,
then his men might be under orders not to harm you. We do know the
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Sullys head snapped back when Samuel punched him square in

the mouth. He glared at the human as he rubbed his jawline. Whatd
you do that for?
I am not a spawn.
Do you even know what spawn means?
Samuel shrugged. I know its not nice.
Spawn simply means to produce young, especially in large
numbers as your father has done. Sullys eyes narrowed. Humans
were the ones that turned it into a disrespectful term.
Oh. Samuel probably would have flushed, but his face was too
pale for that at the moment. Sorry.
All right, look. Sully shoved his hand through his hair,
frustrated and snarly, and he knew it. We still need to Hey! he
shouted when Samuel shoved him into the wall and darted past him.
He was growing ever closer to paddling that mans ass until it glowed
so red they would be able to see it in outer space. What do you think
you are d Shit!
Sullys mouth dropped as he spun around just in time to see
Samuel pull a stake out of the dead vampires chest and shove it into a
live vampire that was running right at him. The vampire went down
like a dropped rock.
Samuel had splatters of blood on his face when he turned to glare
at Sully. Where in the fuck are they coming from?
Samuel, watch out! Sully shouted as another vampire came
running down the corridor. He leapt toward Samuel, reaching the
human just as he grabbed a picture hanging on the wall, smacked it
against the plaster until it broke, and then turned to drive a broken
piece into the vampires chest.
Damn.
He was good.
Hell, he was a fucking natural.

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Samuel stood there with the remaining piece of picture frame

hanging limply in one hand, wiping the blood off his face with the
other one. Was that a Picasso, too?
Nope. Sully exhaled slowly. Czanne.
Samuel nodded. Of course it was.
Dominic was going to shit kittens.
Your prince really needs to think about hanging cheaper art on
the walls.
Or you could just not stab vampires with picture frames. Sully
shrugged when Samuel glared at him. Im just saying.
Until I find something better to defend myself with Samuels
words trailed off without him finishing that thought, but Sully knew
what the man meant.
He also knew Samuel was right. Until they knew for sure what
they were up against, Samuel needed a way to protect himself. Sully
wished he could hide Samuel away at some undisclosed location
where no one could get to him and wrap him in bubble wrap, but that
just wasnt practical at the moment.
All right, come with me. Sully had a few things hidden away for
days like this. He shook his finger at Samuel as the man started
walking beside him. If the prince asks, you didnt get these from
me.
Get what?
Exactly.
Samuel frowned. No, seriously. Get what from you?
Well, since you seem to be so good at stabbing people through
the heart, I have some toys for you. Sullys eyes narrowed. And if
you come anywhere near me with them, Ill shove them up your ass.
Samuels cocoa-brown eyes twinkled for the first time Sully had
ever seen. Kinky.
Sully rolled his eyes. Samuel was proving to be just as much of a
pain in the butt as his brother, maybe more. And for some reason he
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They made it to Sullys quarters without any more interruptions.

In fact, the mansion had gone quiet, not something that made Sully
feel any better. The lack of noise was actually kind of eerie.
Hurry up. Sully held his bedroom door open and waited for
Samuel to walk inside. He wanted to get Samuel somewhere safe. He
didnt think it was inside this house. Their perimeter had been
breached. They were no longer safe in their home territory.
Once Samuel was inside the room, Sully stepped in and closed the
door, locking it behind him. It wouldnt keep a vampire out for long,
but it might be long enough for them to escape through another
entrance. There were only a coupletwo windows, a door to the
bathroom, and a false wall in his closet that led to a hidden staircase
and tunnel leading way from mansion.
God, he loved old houses and paranoid builders.
Sully walked over to his dresser and pulled out a clean shirt,
tossing it to Samuel. You might want to put that on. Itll be a little
big, but at least its not covered in blood. You kind of stink right
now.
Sully didnt want to tell the man that any vampire worth his salt
could smell the drying blood on his shirt from yards away. The stink
was so thick theyd be able to smell it right through the plaster walls.
A strong wind would blow the scent to every vampire within a halfmile radius.
He grabbed a clean shirt for himself just in case and then threw a
few items into a bag. He had no idea how long it would be before they
found a safe place to hide. He also grabbed a spare battery for his cell
phone, his cell phone, and a couple of nutrient bars for Samuel. He
could find his sustenance pretty much anywhere. Samuel could not.
So. Samuel glanced around the room with such curiosity that
Sully wondered what he was looking at. Nothing seemed out of place.
Sully was kind of anal about having his room clean and organized. It
was a throwback from his days in the service when he was only
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army. A hundred years ago, he would have been lucky to have a

knapsack. Wheres this surprise you have for me?
Ah. Now he knew what Samuel was looking for. He walked
over to one of the wood panels on his wall. He turned to watch
Samuels reaction as he tapped the panel three times and it swung
open.
Samuel just stared. His jaw didnt drop. His eyebrows didnt shoot
up. Nothing. He just stared. Not surprised? he asked, shocked
himself by Samuels lack of reaction.
Not really. Samuel shrugged. I doubt your prince would have
made you his second-in-command if you werent sneaky. He waved
his hand to the cache of weapons hanging inside the hidden recess
behind the wooden wall panel. Thats sneaky.
Sully rolled his eyes as he grabbed the stake vest he had been after
and held it out to Samuel. This time, Samuels jaw did drop.
And thats creepy, he said. Why would a vampire have
weapons aimed at killing vampires?
Samuel, there are three really good ways to kill a vampire. Cut
off his head. Sully grabbed a sword out of the weapons locker and
handed it to Samuel.
Burn him. He grabbed a bag filled with small, round, golf-ballsized clay spheres and handed them over. Each one of these little
clay balls are filled with Greek fire. You throw them at the feet of
your enemy. When the clay breaks and the chemicals inside are
exposed to oxygen, it ignites. And water only makes them burn hotter.
Or stab them through the heart. He gestured to the vest Samuel
was holding. Garlic, holy water, and sunlight mean nothing to us.
Poisoning works on occasion, but its kind of iffy. Other than that,
dropping a truck on them might get the job done.
Samuel just stood there, his eyebrows drawn together as he looked
at all of the items Sully had pointed out to him.
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rogue and I eliminated them. I didnt like doing it, but someone had to
ensure that those of us breaking our laws paid the price. That is why I
have weapons that kill other vampires.
Samuels eyes were stormy, turbulent. Youre a killer, he
whispered.
I am. Sully wasnt going to lie about it.
Samuels lips firmed as he started pulling the vest on. Good.
Now, show me how these damn things work.
Sully shook his head. He was never going to understand humans.
He had to be out of his mind to even consider arming Samuel, and yet
he was. And it had kind of been his idea.
Yep, insane.
Whatever you do, dont swing the sword when youre standing
close to me. I kind of like my head attached to my shoulders.
Samuels lip curled under as he stared down at the large sword in
his hand. Sully instantly saw the problem. The human could barely lift
the damn thing.
Hold on, I might have something a little smaller. Sully turned
and looked at his hidden cache of weapons. He always had weapons
of different sizes and calibers. He found that it paid to be diverse.
He grabbed another sword. It was basically a short tactical ninja
sword. The end of the blade was curved up with the section near the
handle serrated. It would effectively cut off the head of a vampire,
and hurt while doing it. Sully specifically liked this one because it
came with a fitted sheath.
Here. He held it out to Samuel. Try this one.
Samuel took the sword, stepping back to swing it with surprising
skill. Sully was positive that someone had trained Samuel. It was on
only way he could explain how well the man wielded the sword.
Someone that had never handled a blade wouldnt do it as well as
Samuel was doing.
This will do.
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He helped Samuel attached the sheath to his belt buckle. He grew

a little uncomfortable when he had to drop down to one knee so he
could tie the strings at the bottom of the sheath around Samuels
thigh.
He had a really nice thigh, all muscular and shit.
Damn it.
Sully pushed away his unwarranted thoughts and quickly finished
the job before standing up to help Samuel into the vest. I think were
going to need a hood or something to hide these. The less people that
know about them, the better. Especially for him. Dominic was going
to string him up when he learned that Sully had armed Samuel.
The bag of fireballs went into the pocket of the hoody Sully dug
out of the back of his closet. He couldnt remember the last time he
had worn the thing, but it had seen better days. It would actually make
Samuel blend in a little better. No one would suspect a young human
in torn jeans and a faded hoody to be armed to the teeth.
They might see the sword. It was kind of hard not to. But in the
dark, Samuel would blend into the darkness. It just might give him the
edge he needed to stay alive.
Sully added a sharp knife to Samuels ensemble before leaning
back and looking him up and down. Okay, youre good to go. And
he was incredibly fucked. If Samuel didnt kill him, Dominic would.
Just give me a minute to get a few things and well head out.
Samuel nodded and ambled over to the window. Sully watched
him for a moment, wondering what had that pensive expression on his
face, and then turned and grabbed a few weapons for himself,
including the sword he had offered Samuel the first time. He was
large enough to use it. It just hoped he didnt have to.
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Chapter Three
Samuel coughed to hide the rumbling of his stomach. He was
starving. He just didnt want Sully to know that. He had been a big
enough burden already. He was sure the man was just counting the
minutes until he could pawn Samuel off to someone else.
The situation he had found himself in was one that boggled the
imagination. Hollywood couldnt write this shit. It was too freaking
bizarre.
He and his brother had been given life by a man that turned out to
be the biggest monster in the history of monsters. Instead of just being
a lousy father, the man had taken to trying to populate the world with
children in every species known, and probably a few that werent
known. It was beginning to look like he had children all over the
world.
Samuel and his brother Danny were just two. They had recently
discovered that they had a brother named Justin, who turned out to be
a vampire even though he thought he was human. So far he seemed
like an okay dude, even if he was mated to two men.
To top everything off, Samuel was starting to have feelings for a
man that was the very essence of everything he despised in the world.
If that didnt beat all, he didnt know what did.
Samuel would pretty much sell his soul to not even acknowledge
Sully. And yet he knew every move the man made, every breath he
inhaled. He could hear Sullys heart beat. He thought vampires didnt
have hearts but he was learning something new about them almost
every day.
Like, they werent all bad.

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Samuel was still coming to terms with that earth-shattering

revelation. After everything he had gone through with vampires,
every sick depravity that had been forced upon him, he never thought
to see vampires as anything other than evil.
Some were. Some werent. Just like humans.
Okay, you ready to go, Samuel?
Yeah. Samuel started to push away from the window when a
flash of red caught his eye. It was there and gone before he could
figure out what it was.
Sully, did you Samuels blood ran cold when he saw the red
dot high up on Sullys chest, the left side of his chestright where his
heart was located. Get down! he shouted as he dove toward the
vampire, crashing into him at the same time that the window he had
been standing next to shattered.
Are you hit? Sully was up off the floor and crouched next to the
wall before Samuel could even get his bearings. Samuel, are you
hit?
No, I dont think so.
I want you to crawl toward the closet.
Why?
Just do it, Samuel. Sullys voice was brisk and rough. The
vampire obviously meant business.
Samuel grabbed the bag Sully had filled, knowing the man would
want it, and then began scooting across the floor toward the closet
door. If Sully thought he could shove Samuel into the closet and go
out to fight without him, he had another thing coming. Samuel didnt
necessarily want to fight, but he would if he had to.
Sully Samuel almost squealed when he turned and Sully was
right behind him.
Open the door, Samuel, but keep your head down.
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Samuel turned back around and reached up to turn the handle on

the closet door. The door swung open easy enough. Samuel just stared
inside. Shoes, clothes, the usual.
Im not hiding in the closet, Sully.
Sully chuckled, a sound Samuel would never have associated with
the man. I didnt expect you to. Sully pointed to the back of the
closet. See that pile of shoes in the back?
Yeah?
Theres a blue running shoe at the bottom of the pile. Pull on it.
Samuel stared at Sully for a moment, frowning. Sully did not look
like the jogging type. Wrestler maybe, or leap tall buildings in a
single bound, but he just wasnt a jogger. Samuel shook his head, and
then he turned and leaned into the closet, digging through the pile
until he saw the blue running shoe.
He pulled on the shoe, his jaw dropping when the entire bottom
panel of the closet swung open.
And then he screamed and scrambled back. He pulled at one of
the wooden stakes strapped to his chest and started to stab at the
vampire that had been waiting on the other side of the panel. When
his wrist was grabbed, he went for another stake.
Samuel!
What?
Its just Dominic.
Samuel lifted his eyes to the dark-haired vampire staring at him
from the hidden passage. Yep. It was his brother-in-law. For just a
brief moment he considered Naw.
Samuel chuckled when Dominics eyes narrowed. Get over
yourself already, fang boy.
Thats Prince Fang Boy, thank you very much, Dominic replied
without missing a beat.
And Samuel started to like him just a little bit more. Or maybe he
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to slide his stakes back into their holders instead of embedding them
in the vampires chest.
Wheres Danny? Samuel asked the prince when he didnt see
his brother.
My mate is safely hidden away under a unit of armed guards,
which is where you should be.
Yeah, not happening. I wouldnt trust a unit of unarmed
vampires. What makes you think Im going to like them any more just
because they have weapons?
Unbelievable. Dominics face tightened as if he was fighting a
scowl. You are so different from your brother.
Gee. Samuels face deadpanned. Theres a shocker.
Danny had been virtually ignored by their father. Samuel had not.
He was supposed to be the golden boy, the son that took over the
family business from their father. Now that he knew what the family
business was, he wanted no part of it.
He hadnt really wanted a part of it back before he knew what a
monster his father was, but disagreeing with his father had more
consequences than it did benefits. He had learned early on to just do
what the man said. It was less painful that way.
Of course, there had been times when he disobeyed or tried to get
away, but they were few and far between. His father had kept a pretty
close eye on him over the years.
Now, looking back, he wondered if his father had intended him to
inherit everything or not. He suspected, and had for some time, that he
had merely been trained to follow orders so that he would be a good
blood slave when the time came.
I hate to break up the party, Sully said as he crowded in behind
Samuel, but we need to get going. I can hear footsteps coming down
the hallway.
Samuels heart lodged in his throat as he scrambled across the
closet floor in Dominics direction. Vampire or not, he was the lesser
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marriage, or mating, or whatever it was calledmeant Dominic

couldnt drain him dry.
Samuel wasnt so sure of the vampire at his back. They had no
real connection, but Samuel didnt think Sully would feed from him
without permission, and he did not have permission. Samuel would
destroy the next vampire that dropped a fang around him.
And thanks to Sully, he now had the weapons to do that.
Samuel cringed when the closet door closed and plunged the
secret passage into darkness. Vampires might be able to see in the
dark, but he was as blind as a bat.
Just keep going, Samuel, Sully said. His voice held a calm
reassuring tone. Im right behind you.
Easier said than done.
The passage just wasnt that damn big. It was basically a crawl
space. Samuel was scurrying along on his hands and knees. And as
slight as he was, he had no idea how Samuel was getting through. His
shoulders were as wide as a barn.
Samuel didnt know how far he crawled, but it felt like forever.
When Dominic stopped, Samuel blew out a breath and slid to one hip
so he could turn and look at Sully. How much farther?
We should just about be there.
Samuel nodded, glancing up toward Dominic for just a moment,
and then back at Sully. Have you ever considered making this
passage just a little bit bigger?
Believe me, I have. Sully chuckled as he wiggled closer, and he
did have to wiggle. His shoulders were brushing against the sides of
the passage. The issue is finding someone who can do the work
without putting it all over the Internet. A secret passage is supposed to
be secret.
That made sense, in a weird paranoid sort of way.
Besides, Sully said, the passage opens up just a little farther
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Good to know. Really good to know. Besides the fact that he

had Dominics ass in his face every time he looked up, his ass was
right in Sullys face. Samuel was man enough to admit that it wasnt
that great of an ass. Unless his jeans were cant breathe tight, he had
no ass to speak of.
When Dominic started moving again, Samuel sighed and then
went back to crawling after the vampire prince. Sully said the thing
would open up soon. He hoped that was true. Being trapped between
two vampires was not his idea of a fun time.
He really wanted out of there.
Dominic stopped and then swung arounda very interesting
procedureand climbed down a ladder. When Samuel scooted
forward, he found the Dominic had climbed down into a large room.
Cool.
Samuel scooted his feet out in front of him and then wiggled
around until he felt the top rung of the ladder. He slowly climbed
down until his feet hit the hard stone floor.
Samuels jaw dropped as he looked around the room he found
himself in. It looked like it had been dug right out of the side of a
cliff. The walls were chipped stone, the floor hard, dusty rock.
Cobwebs blanketed every corner, and Samuel didnt want to even
envision the spiders that must be in the place.
This used to be a pirate hideout, Dominic explained. He pointed
off toward a tunnel that led away from the small room they were in.
That leads out to a small hidden cove where the pirates used to bring
in their ill-gotten gains.
Samuel arched an eyebrow. Pirate booty?
Dominic chuckled. Definitely.
Samuel regarded the vampire prince thoughtfully, taking in the
amusement dancing in the mans eyes. And you wouldnt know
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He knew Dominic was a lot older than he looked. He remembered

Danny saying something about Dominic being born during the French
Revolution. He was certainly old enough to be a pirate.
No. Of course not. The huge grin on Dominics face belied his
words.
Samuel lost interest in pursuing that line of questioning when
Sully slid into the room. The man didnt seem awed by the room like
Samuel, which meant he had probably been in here once or twice.
What now? he asked. He really wanted to know how they were
going to get out of this mess. Hidden passages and vampire killing kit
were all well and good, but they were still incredibly vulnerable.
Samuel didnt need to be a rocket scientist to know that.
Now, Dominic said, we get you to your brother where youll
be safe, and then me and my men are going to take back my
mansion.
I can help. Samuel snapped his lips closed the second he uttered
those words. He really needed to keep his mouth shut. The astonished
look on Dominic and Sullys faces said they thought the same thing.
Samuel gulped. Or not.
I appreciate the offer, Samuel, Dominic said. But the safest
place for you is under armed guard with your brother.
Samuel wasnt sure that was exactly true, but he wasnt going to
argue it, not with a vampire prince. He had some sense of self
preservation, even if it seemed to have been missing in the last couple
of hours.
Besides, he wanted to see for himself that his brother was okay.
Dominic was obsessive about Dannys safety, so he was pretty sure
his brother was fine. He just had to be sure.
So. He gazed around the large cavern. How do we get out of
here then?
That way. Dominic pointed toward the cove.
Okay, then.

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Samuel waited until Dominic started down the stone carved

corridor before following. He could hear Sullys footsteps on the hard
rock as the man walked behind him.
He grew more fascinated with the place with each step he took.
The walls looked like they had been carved right out of the bedrock.
He could even see little chip marks in the gray rock walls. The narrow
corridor wove one way and then the other like someone had
intentionally dug out a snake pattern to confuse people.
He knew he was confused.
Where does this lead to again? Samuel asked as he followed
Dominic around a corner. Wow. Never mind. Samuel was truly in
awe of what Dominic had been able to do with the place. Was this
cavern here or did you carve it out yourself?
Dominics lips twitched. What makes you think Id know?
Samuel just started at him.
Okay, okay. Dominic chuckled. The cavern was already here.
We just made it a little more accessible and then dug out the corridor
leading up to the house.
You really were a pirate?
I like to think we were more like independent sea scavengers.
You were a pirate. And Samuel was fascinated. He had so many
questions.
And he wished he had time to ask them, but Sully grabbed his arm
and started propelling him down the stone steps that led to the lower
level of the cavern. Samuels eyes rounded when he realized that
there was another entire level under the one he had been on, this one
right on the edge of the water.
Samuel suspected that way was their escape route. He just wasnt
sure where they were going to escape to. Where did a vampire go
when he was running from other vampires? Samuel was pretty sure
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Samuels head snapped up when he heard his brother call out to

him. He looked toward the back of the cavern and spotted Danny
standing there, surrounded by several very large and very armed men.
Samuel recognized some of them, so he wasnt surprised when they
parted as he ran up. They must have recognized him as well.
There was a sense of relief in feeling Dannys arms wrap around
him, one that Samuel hadnt felt in a very long time. Things had been
strained between them for lot of years. Some of it came from the hell
their father put them through. But some of it had come from Samuels
resentment that Danny got to go live the life he wanted when Samuel
lived under their fathers thumb.
Are you okay? After a moment, he stepped back into the
waiting arms of his vampire prince. His eyes looked Samuel up and
down, a frown of worry marring his face.
Samuel knew what he was looking for. Im fine, Danny. He
rolled his eyes when Danny continued to look worried. Hed probably
start chewing on his fingernails at any moment. Seriously, Danny.
Im fine. Not a scratch on me.
Dominic wouldnt let me go get you when the house was
attacked.
And he was right to do that. Samuel shivered just thinking about
what might have happened if Danny had come looking for him. You
never would have survived being attacked by all those vampires.
You did.
Samuel grinned and pulled the zipper down on his hood, pulling
one edge of the fabric aside. Yeah, but Im armed. Samuel
rethought the merits of showing Danny what he was wearing when
the blood drained out of his face. Now, Danny
I know you havent had very good experiences with vampires but
this Danny waved his hand toward the vest Samuel wore under the
hood. This is not the answer, Samuel.
Danny
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Actually, Sully said as he stepped up beside Samuel, he was

saving my life.
Dannys eyebrows shot up, his surprise readily apparent on his
pale face. Samuel saved you from a vampire?
A couple of times. Samuel shuddered when he felt Sullys arm
wrap around his shoulders, but it wasnt attack of nerves or fear. It
was something entirely different that he didnt want to address at the
moment. Your brother is quite talented at taking vampires out with
picture frames.
Picture frames? Dominic frowned. What picture frames?
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Chapter Four
Sully leaned back against the cold rock wall and watched Samuel
try to sleep. Not even his presence seemed to be keeping the mans
nightmares at bay tonight. The guilt Sully had been feeling doubled as
he wondered if it was the memories of the vampires Samuel had been
forced to kill that were preventing him from sleeping.
He should have been taking better care of Samuel. He hadnt been
ordered to watch over Samuel like he had Danny, but he felt an
obligation to the man nonetheless. He had been the one that found
Samuel and bought him from the coven using him as a blood slave.
He had been the one to bring Samuel home. It just made sense that he
should be the one to watch over Samuel.
Sully had been trying to convince himself that the obligation he
felt was natural since the very beginning. Samuel had been through
hell. He needed someone to watch over him. He needed someone in
his corner when the demons invaded his dreams.
It had nothing to do with the fact that Sully couldnt stop thinking
about Samuel, even when he was out on a mission. It had nothing to
do with how hot Samuel looked all decked out with weapons. Sully
had been shocked when he realized that Samuel had a bad boy aura
about him when he was fighting vampires that was sexy as hell.
Watching Samuel sleep had become a guilty pleasure for Sully.
Watching him kick vampire butt was just as amazing. Sully respected
brute strength. He admired strategic planning. He venerated a human
that refused to be a chew toy for a pack of rogue vampires.
When Samuel whimpered in his sleep, his face scrunching up as if
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up and moved over to the wall where Samuel lay, sliding down to sit
on the hard stone where Samuels head lay.
He gently lifted Samuels head, resting it on his thigh. Samuel
wiggled around for a moment, but then seemed to settle when Sully
rubbed a hand over his shoulder and down his arm. The more he
stroked Samuel, the more the man calmed. Sully sighed and leaned
back against the wall, keeping his hand on Samuels warm skin.
When he looked up, he grimaced at finding Dominic staring at
him from across the small room. Danny was curled up on the floor
between the princes legs, fast asleep. Except for the guards at the
entrances to the underground cavern, everyone was asleep except
Dominic and Sully.
And Sully really didnt like the knowing look his prince was
giving him. What? he asked, afraid he already knew why Dominic
was staring at him.
When are you going to tell him?
Sullys eyebrows drew together. For just a moment, confusion
ruled his thoughts. And then he watched Dominics eyes drop to
where he was stroking Samuels arm, and he knew what the prince
was referring to. Even thinking about it was something Sully had been
avoiding since the moment he met Samuel.
Samuel was his.
He was also human, a former blood slave.
He hated vampires with a passion.
And Sully hated humans just as much.
They both had their reasons.
Nothing good could ever come of their association. Sully had been
telling himself that since the second he set eyes on the frightened
man. He was just finding it harder to understand why. The more time
he spent with Samuel, the less the obstacles between them seemed to
matter.
Im not. It just wasnt a good idea.
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Its whats best for him, Sully insisted.

Is it? Dominic nodded toward the man lying peacefully on
Sullys lap. He might feel differently.
Sully glanced down. It stunned him to watch Samuel lean toward
his touch as if he needed it to breathe. The movement had to be
subconscious. Samuel was asleep. But he grew restless when Sully
lifted his hand away, moaning a low protest as he turned his face
toward Sully and tried to scoot closer.
And I believe thats your answer right there.
It cant happen, Sully argued, but his reasoning was growing
thinner with each passing moment. It can never happen.
Sully, Ive known you a lot of years. I was there when your
family was wiped out by humans. But that was over a hundred years
ago. Maybe its time to let it go.
They killed my wife, Dominic. They drove a stake through her
heart and set her on fire. He snarled quietly so he wouldnt disturb
Samuel. They left my son crying in his cradle as they burned my
house down with him in it. They murdered my family simply because
we were different. How am I supposed to let that go?
Sully still had nightmares of coming home and finding his entire
world destroyed. His house was still smoldering when he arrived
home. The scent of burnt flesh had been so strong in the air Sully had
almost missed the smell of the humans that had taken his family from
him.
It had taken him years to track down the humans that killed his
family, but he hadnt rested until he put every last one of them in the
ground. They were just lucky he had some sense of honor and hadnt
gone after their families as they had his.
Im not saying you have to forget what happened, Sully, but
maybe you need to stop holding the entire human race to blame for
what those assholes did to your wife and son. Samuel wasnt even
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I dont blame him, Sully insisted, but even he had to wonder if

his words were true. He would never forget what humans had taken
from him and he didnt know if he could allow someone into his life
that was the very thing he despised.
Then why havent you told him that hes your mate?
Sully didnt really have an answer for Dominic. Sully swallowed
hard as he looked down at the man asleep on his lapexcept Samuel
wasnt asleep. He was staring up at Sully, his cocoa-brown eyes
rounded wide with shock.
Im your mate? Samuel whispered.
Samuel. He so did not want to have this conversation with
Samuel.
Samuel sat up. His eyes darted over to Dominic for a moment.
They were filled with a smoldering anger when they came back to
Sully. How long have you known?
Sam
How long? Samuel shouted.
Sullys shoulders slumped. This wasnt going to end well. From
the beginning.
Samuels face darkened with anger as he pushed away from Sully
and climbed to his feet. He took a few steps and then spun and glared
down at Sully. There was so much anger in Samuels face that Sully
felt like his skin was singed.
You knew we were mates from the very beginning and yet you
never said anything to me?
Sully kept his lips pressed together. There was nothing he could
say that would make this situation any better.
Did you ever intend to tell me? Samuels voice was a mere
whisper as if the words had been ripped out of his very soul.
Sully didnt know what Samuel saw on his face, but it obviously
wasnt good. His jaw firmed like he had to clamp it shut to keep from
shouting. Sully had just a second to spot the tears in Samuels eyes
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That went well.

Sully glared at Dominic, not appreciating his words. That had not
gone well. Samuel wasnt just pissed, there had been hurt in his
cocoa-brown eyes.
And Sully put it there.
Sully ignored self-righteous smirk on his princes face as he got
up and went after Samuel. He needed to stop the guy before he got
lost. He knew exactly how extensive the underground tunnels were.
He had helped dig them out when Dominic bought the place a couple
of hundred years previous. Anyone that didnt know the layout could
easily take a wrong turn and never be heard from again.
He also needed to explain to Samuel why he had kept things to
himself, and he would. Just as soon as he figured it out himself. He
knew logically that he did it because they didnt really have anything
in common. He was a vampire, and Samuel was human. That right
there was reason enough to keep his mouth shut.
When Sully reached the stone passageway that led back the way
they had come, he had to stop and listen for Samuels footsteps. He
heard them heading off away from the room they had arrived in,
which meant Samuel was going to get lost.
Sully shook his head as he started after the man, moving quickly
into a light jog. There were a few dead ends in the place, and more
than one bobby trap. He didnt want Samuel running blindly through
the corridors and falling into one of the pits he had dug to catch
people that trespassed.
Samuel, stop, he said loudly as when he rounded a corner and
saw the man running up ahead of him.
The stubborn bastard sped up.
But Sully was a vampire. He was much faster. He easily overcame
Samuel. Stopping was another story, though. The second he grabbed
onto Samuels arm, the man started swinging.
Damn it, Samuel. It took all of Sullys brute strength to keep
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hard stone all, pinning him there with his arms restrained behind him.
That is enough!
Get off me! Samuel snapped.
Not until you calm down.
Fuck you! Samuel growled.
Dont tempt me.
Samuel froze. Not a muscle moved. If Sully didnt smell the blood
rushing through his veins or didnt hear the mans heart thundering in
his chest, he might have thought Samuel was a mannequin.
You dont like men, Samuel whispered. You dont even feed
from them.
Sully frowned as he released Samuels wrists and spun the man
around. Samuel leaned back as if he needed the wall to help him stay
standing. Sully wasnt sure discussing his feeding habits with Samuel
was such a good idea, but he didnt want the man to get the wrong
idea about him either. For some reason, he wanted Samuel to think
good things about him.
I like men and women, Samuel, but I tend to lean toward men,
which is why I usually choose women to feed from. Feeding can be
very intimate, and I dont want to cross that line with someone that is
just there to feed me.
Sullys eyes followed the movement of Samuels tongue as the
man licked his lips. He knew he needed to keep his name in the game
because this was a very serious conversation, but damn. That was one
of the most erotic things he had ever seen.
I thought you chose women to feed from because you preferred
women.
No. Sully shook his head. Many of my kind believe sex and
feeding go hand in hand. I dont. I believe it can, but only if both
parties agree. Ive seen too many vampires feed and go into a frenzy
where they didnt even hear the word no, let alone listen to it. I refuse
to go there so I feed from women who, most of the time, dont arouse
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Samuels eyes narrowed to little slits of anger. What men?

Almost as quickly as he had spoken the words, Samuels eyebrows
shot up his forehead and he slapped a hand over his mouth. It was
obvious he hadnt meant to speak those words, but he had.
And Sully could no more have prevented the grin that spread over
his lips than he could have stopped breathing. He moved a little
closer, pressing his body against Samuels. Does that bother you,
Samuel, knowing I become aroused when feeding from other men?
No, of course not, Samuel whispered, but the deep anger
burning in his eyes said otherwise.
Sully inhaled sharply at the instant lust that filled him when the
heady scent of Samuels arousal seeped into his skin, curling around
his senses.
Samuel made Sully forgeteverything.
Sullys eyes locked onto Samuels tempting lips. They were made
for kissing, for licking. They were made for him. Sully grabbed
Samuel and slanted his mouth over his, trying his best to devour the
man.
He wrapped his hand around the back of Samuels neck, curling
his fingers in soft wavy curls, holding him close. Sullys other hand
slid up Samuels side, wrapping around him and pulling his body
closer as he tilted his head for better access.
Samuel opened, allowing Sullys tongue to do whatever the hell it
wanted to. He explored the warm, wet cavern of Samuels mouth,
luxuriating in Samuels sweet little moans.
Samuels hips cradled Sullys thick cock. Arousal spiraled
through Sully like a bullet ricocheting through a rubber room when he
felt Samuels hard cock bush against his own.
Sully broke the kiss and inhaled the humans enticing scent into
his lungs. He unzipped the hoody and slid it off Samuels shoulders,
followed by the weapons vest. Samuel didnt need to be armed for
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He pushed Samuels shirt up to his armpits and ran his hand down
the mans slim chest. He let the warm pleasure of just being able to
touch Samuel roll over him in waves as he began to trace patterns
across Samuels stomach.
When he reached the waistline of Samuels jeans, he moved just a
little lower and pressed the palm of his hand over Samuels erection.
A course of lust shot through Sullys groin when Samuels lips parted
and a moan escaped his lips. Sully was fascinated by the sight, his
dick throbbing in anticipation of what was to come.
Hell, his cock was about to explode in his jeans.
Sully, Samuel groaned words Sully never thought to hear come
out of the human. I need, Sully.
Sully tugged hard at the waistband of Samuels pants, and the
buttons gave way. He pushed them down Samuels legs until the man
could step out of them. With nothing beneath but skin, it was easy for
Sully to cup Samuels cock, stroke him, make him want and need.
He slid Samuels shirt up farther, pulling it up and over Samuels
head. Samuel raised his arms and allowed Sully to undress him. He
tossed the shirt aside and then he ran his hands down Samuels chest,
his thumbs playing at Samuels beautiful brown-hued nipples.
Sullys fingers tightened, squeezing the tight little buds, rolling
them between his fingertips. Samuel bucked against him, pressing his
chest harder into Sullys hands. It was the most erotic thing Sully had
ever seen.
He stood there, swallowing hard.
Samuel might not know he was doing it, but Sully was fully aware
of the lust filling Samuels eyes. Sully watched them darken as he ran
his hands over Samuels stomach, and then traveled down to his
thighs, his fingers grazing over Samuels hypersensitive skin.
So pretty, he whispered as Samuel spread his legs apart, giving
Sully all the room he needed. Sully leaned forward, inhaling Samuels
sweet scent from collarbone to ear, taking in the raw aroma of man.
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He could feel small pants of Samuels breath tickling his cheek. It

was coming out raggedly, softly though. Then Samuel groaned. Pure
raw need slammed into Sully at the needy sound.
Sully tugged at Samuels cheek until their mouths were only an
inch apart, and then moved in to capture Samuels lips. He shuddered
and then nipped Samuel on his bottom lip. Sullys body tightened
involuntarily, every bone and muscle in him reaching for the hot draw
of Samuels lips and the moist wash of his tongue.
Samuel tasted so damn good. Eagerly, Samuels tongue mated
with his, the spicy taste of man making Sully grow harder. Samuel
clung to Sullys shoulders, leaning up into the kiss.
Sullys teeth grazed Samuels lower lip. Samuel bit back, sharp,
almost painful, drawing a few drops of blood. The erotic gesture only
aroused Sully more. One moment the kiss was all soft and gentle. The
next, it was pure, raw sex.
Sully, please, Samuel breathlessly begged against his lips.
Sully leaned back and stared down at Samuel. The mans mouth
was hanging slightly open, soft little moans filling the air. Samuels
breath was catching, his chest rising and falling rapidly.
Sully quickly grabbed the tube of lube from his pocket and tore it
open. He couldnt explain why he had started carrying it all those
months ago when he found Samuel, but he was grateful he had.
He lathered up his fingers before reaching around Samuel and
pushing one into the mans ass up to the knuckle. The only things
coming from Samuel were groans and whimpers, his fingers opening
and closing as they clenched at Sullys shoulders.
Two fingers pushed through the tight ring of muscles, eliciting a
deep groan from Samuel. After a moment, Sully slid another finger in,
driving all three in and out of the gorgeous little human. Sully pulled
his fingers free and opened his pants, pushing them down his thighs.
He applied a liberal amount of lube to the length of his cock until he
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SSully, Samuel stammered when Sully spun him around to

face the wall.
Sully pulled Samuels ass cheeks apart. His hips involuntarily
hitched at the sight of that little puckered hole twinkling up at him. He
shuddered and pressed the head of his cock against that sweet hole.
Exhaling slowly, Sully pushed forward, breaching Samuels tight
entrance. He could feel the head of his cock pop past the ring of
muscles, squeezing him like a vise grip.
Thats it, Sammy love, Sully crooned as he pushed in the rest of
the way, inch by slow inch. His head dropped back at the sheer
pleasure sizzling through his veins and making them feel as though
they were on fire. Sully was lost in the feeling Samuel was drawing
out of him.
You feel so damn good. He gazed down at Samuel. Are you
ready, Samuel? Sully asked as he began to move inside Samuel,
slowly at first, pulling almost completely out and then pushing back
in.
Harder, Sully. Make me feel you, Samuel pleaded as he raised
his lower body into the thrusts, giving Sully a deeper penetration.
The next time Sully pulled back, he slammed forward. Waves of
indescribable ecstasy washed over him as Samuels tight ass
welcomed him. Sully began to thrust harder, and soon he was
ramming his cock hard and deep. It was the most amazing feeling in
the world. Sully could die that very second and know that he had
visited heaven already.
Samuel shouted, whimpered, and cried out Sullys name as Sully
began to fuck him like a man possessed. Samuel swiveled his hips,
impaling himself on Sullys cock over and over again. Sully was
coming unglued, falling apart at the seams as Samuel took what he
wanted, what he needed.
And then Sully almost lost his mind when Samuel clenched his
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growled, looking to where their bodies joined together, watching his

cock slide in and out of Samuels giving flesh.
Sully pounded his cock into Samuel's ass with a single-minded
purpose at that pointto drive Samuel totally out of his mind. Every
time Sully slammed inside of Samuel, the man let out a whimper and
tried to pull him in deeper. His pants and moans were getting louder,
and his inner muscles were starting to spasm around Sullys aching
cock, adding to their pleasure.
Sully kept going.
Samuels ass was pulsing, milking Sullys cock with a ferocity
that rocked him to his very core. Sully felt a primal growl building in
his throat, the need to possess Samuel overwhelming everything. It
was a powerful feeling and one he had never felt before.
He wanted to possess Samuel, to claim him, and let his mate know
that he was playing for keeps. He wanted to bite, the need so intense
that his gums ached, his teeth hurting so badly with the need to claim
his mate that it damn near drove him crazy.
Instead, Sully reached around and grabbed Samuels cock and
pumped it fiercely. His mates head dropped back on Sullys
shoulder. His legs slid further apart in an attempt to get Sully deeper.
Ropes of pearly white cum shot up into the air and splattered against
the stone wall as Samuel cried out his release.
Giving his hips a few more thrusts, Sully clenched his jaw and
growled through his teeth as the world exploded around him. His
mind fragmented, his body jerking at the force of his release as he
shot pulse after pulse of cum into Samuels tight ass.
When he finally got his breathing under control, Sully lifted his
head and looked down at the man that had just changed his life
forever. Samuel's face was turned, his cheek pressed against the rock
wall. His eyes were closed, his mouth slightly parted, his face flushed
with fading desire.
He was stunning.
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Chapter Five
Boats here, Sully.
Samuel stiffened at the words shouted down the corridor,
interrupting what Sully had been about to say. Samuel was pretty sure
he had a good idea anyway. He was mortified by what he had just
done, and with a man he barely knew. He had practically thrown
himself at Sully. The vampire probably thought he was a complete
slut.
He wiggled a bit until Sully released him then went for the clothes
that he had so easily allowed the vampire to strip from his body. He
was even more embarrassed when he realized he was stark-ass naked
and Sully had merely pushed his pants out of the way. If that didnt
say cheap whore, he didnt know what did.
Samuel.
We need to go, Samuel whispered, refusing to look at Sully as
he pulled his clothes back on. He couldnt face what he knew he
would see in the mans eyes.
He had ignored the man for months and the first time Sully
crooked his finger, he had bent over like he couldnt get the guys
dick in his ass fast enough. He hadnt even tried to resist. He had
begged for it.
Sully was perfectly aware of what had happened to Samuel when
he had been a blood slave. The vampire had been the one to rescue
him. He had seen the depravity Samuel had endured. He knew Samuel
had been used to the point that he was broken. It didnt take a genius
to see that Sully was merely taking what Samuel tossed out there,
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He was just being nice about it.

Samuel glanced at Sully through the fall of his curls once he was
dressed. He could still smell Sullys earthy scent on his skin. He
imagined anyone that got within a foot of him would know exactly
what they had been doing.
Im sorry, he whispered as he stared down at his hands. While it
had only been sex, he felt the need to apologize. He had pulled Sully
down to his level, and everyone was going to know. You can tell
them that Iwellyou didnt have to but you did and I know I
begged you to, so I would understand if
God, he wasnt saying this right. Samuel licked his lips before
trying again. Im sorry. I shouldnt have
Do you regret what we just did, Samuel?
Samuel blinked at Sully. Dont you?
No.
What?
But Samuel frowned. How could Sully not regret what they
just did? Not only was he a vampire, but he was one that hated
humans. Samuel was human. That wasnt going to change anytime
soon, and neither was the fact that he had been a blood slave and
whore for a coven of vampires.
Samuel squeaked when he was suddenly grabbed and slammed
against the nearest wall. He felt the hard rock scrap against his back.
If it wasnt for the hood and vest he wore, hed probably be bleeding.
And then Sully was right there in his face, nose-to-nose.
Now, you listen to me, and you listen good, Samuel Erickson.
Sullys voice was all hard and growly, and oh so hot. I might not
have been ready for a human mate. It might even take me a little
while to wrap my mind around it. But make no mistake. You are my
mate and I will be claiming you in the ways of my people just as soon
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Samuels breath caught when Sullys raging eyes dropped to the

pulse beating rapidly in his throat. And that includes taking your
blood to insure our bond.
You cant mean that, Samuel murmured.
Sullys eyes snapped up, his features grim but firm. Try me.
But Samuels throat clogged with an emotion he couldnt
identify when Sully nuzzled the underside of his jawline, rubbing his
nose down Samuels neck to the soft skin at the base of his throat.
Sully, he groaned when his cock started to react to the closeness of
the handsome vampire.
He shuddered when he felt a wet, warm tongue stroke across his
skin.
This is where Im going to bite you, Sammy love. Samuel cried
out and gripped Sullys wide shoulders to keep from collapsing on the
floor when he mans teeth raked over his skin, too soft to break the
skin but hard enough that Samuel felt them pressing against him.
And once I claim you as mine, youll be the only one I feed from.
Samuel whimpered. He didnt know if the desperate and needy
sound came from the knowledge that he would be the only one to feed
the powerful vampire, or from the fact that he couldnt deny it was
going to happen.
I dont know why fate decided to mate me with a human after all
the things theyve done to me over the centuries, but I wont give up
my chance to be with my mate, not even for you.
Samuel felt like his jaw was unhinged as he watched Sully step
away and then walk down the passageway as if he hadnt just turned
Samuels world upside down. Samuel stood there, unsure of what to
do. He didnt even know if he was supposed to follow after Sully or
stay where he was.
He was pretty sure he had just been informed that Sully would
take him any way he could get him, simply because they were mates.
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Fantastic.
Perfect.
Wonderful.
And Samuel didnt believe a word of it.
He righted his clothes and then pushed away from the wall and
headed down the corridor after Sully. Samuel had no idea how things
were going to play out, but he knew he had a say in what happened.
Sully didnt get to make all the decisions, mate or not.
There was a lot of activity when he reached the main room. A
speedboat had been tied up at the small wooden dock on the lower
level of the cavern. People were rushing around, loading black bags
onto the boat. Danny already sat on the boat, but he sat alone. Sully
and Dominic were standing on the dock, talking and giving orders.
Samuel walked right past them and climbed onto the boat,
wobbling over to sit down on the bench seat next to Danny. It was a
fancy speedboat. The bench seat had really nice cushions. At least
hed be comfortable while they escaped from a horde of killer
vampires.
Do you know where were going? he asked as he glanced at his
baby brother.
Danny shook his head. Dominic hasnt told me yet.
And that doesnt bother you? It was driving Samuel insane not
knowing what was going on. He already felt like his world was being
pulled apart. He didnt need it to explode.
No. Should it? Danny asked. Dominic will tell me when he
wants to.
Hes a vampire, Samuel insisted, although his words were just a
little less vehement than they had been just a day before. How can
you be naive enough to think that they Samuel frowned as he
watched Danny roll his eyes. There was something He sucked in
his breath. You have fangs.
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It happens? Samuel snapped as he sat forward. It happens?

You say that like it means nothing.
Danny huffed but sat up straighter, closer. Look. Any human that
mates with a paranormal has the chance of taking on some of his
mates tendencies.
Samuels eyebrows shot up. Tendencies? Thats what youre
calling it? Tendencies? You have fangs, Danny.
I dont drink blood, Samuel. When his eyebrows drew together,
Samuel knew his brother had just lied. Well, I drink blood from
Dominic, but thats just a sexual kink thing. Other than that I dont
really feed.
Gee. Thats so great. My brother is a bloodsucking vampire.
No. Danny shook his head. I am still human. I dont have the
gene needed to be transformed into a vampire, remember?
Actually, Samuel had forgotten that part. Do I have the gene?
Danny shrugged again. I have no idea.
Samuels head tilted. He scanned his brother from head to toe.
Did you get any other of Dominics tendencies?
Not exactly.
Samuel just waited for his baby brother to say something more
because there was enough of a hesitation in those words to pique his
interest and keep him quiet.
Something happened to my blood when I mated Dominic.
Dread clogged Samuels throat. They had never been particularly
close, but after everything he had been through, he didnt think he
could lose his brother. Are you sick?
Oh, no. Dannys eyes sparkled as he laughed. Quite the
opposite, actually. Only Dominic can feed from me. Its like my
blood has turned to acid for anyone else that tries to take my blood.
Killed the last guy to attack me, burned him right up from the inside
out like he drank acid instead of my blood.
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Dannys eyes narrowed. You dont have to sound so

disappointed.
No, no, that was a legitimate question, nothing against Dominic.
Samuel was actually starting to grow used to Dominic being in his
brothers life. It was apparent to anyone that took the time to look that
Prince Dominic Ruelle adored Danny, and that was all Samuel wanted
for his brother.
Well, then, no, it doesnt hurt Dominic. It actually seems to be
better for him, heals him faster, and makes him stronger. And every
time he feeds from me, it strengthens our bond.
Samuel wanted that. His blood had been taken from against his
will. He wanted it to mean something more than feeding a coven of
vicious vampires. He wanted what Danny had with his prince.
He glanced away so that Danny didnt see the emotions he knew
were on his face only to encounter a set of rugged dark eyes watching
him from the end of the dock. Samuel swallowed hard, unable to look
away. Sully was a vampire. Could Samuel find something like what
Dominic and Danny had with a vampire? With this vampire?
Samuel ripped his gaze away from Sully when something buzzed
by his face. He swatted at whatever it was until Danny screamed. The
fear on his brothers face made Samuel realize that it wasnt a bug,
but a bullet shooting past his head.
As he grabbed Danny and pushed him down to the floor of the
boat, Samuel could hear chaos erupt in the cavern. The sounds of
gunfire filled the air, almost drowned out by the screams, but not
quite.
Samuel wrapped his body around his brother, trying to keep him
from being hit. At one point, he felt the boat rock and start moving
and he knew they were getting under way. He stayed where he was,
pinning Danny to the floor.
When someone grabbed him from behind, Samuel turned and
growled, then snapped his mouth closed when he saw Prince Dominic
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Dominic nodded as if he was barely paying attention. His eyes

were only for the man underneath Samuel. When he reached for
Daniel, Samuel quickly scooted out of the way. His heart clenched
when Dominic drew Danny into his arms, the vampires eyes sliding
closed as Danny burrowed into his embrace.
Feeling like he was in the way, Samuel turned away only to find
the same set of intense dark eyes that had been staring at him before
still staring at him.
Thank you.
Samuel turned back at the sound of Dominics voice. The prince
was smiling, his arms still wrapped around Danny. He shrugged
nonchalantly. Hes my brother.
Hes my world.
Samuel nodded, knowing Dominics claim on Danny trumped his.
And maybe that was the way it was supposed to be. His experience
with married people wasnt that stellar. His father was a ruthless
dictator that ruled his household with an iron fist. His mother never
raised her voice or contradicted her husband. And while he had never
seen any bruises, he had always suspected that his father beat his
mother.
Since being freed from the coven his father had sold him to,
Samuel had witnessed the mating between several people. He was
starting to believe that a mating was much stronger than a simple
human marriage. The bond between mates seemed to go all the way
down to the soul, not just what was on a piece of paper.
Samuel knew without asking that Dominic would give his life for
Danny without a thought. The same was true of Danny where the
prince was concerned. That kind of commitment wasnt something he
had encountered before, and it intrigued him to no end.
Samuel glanced back at Sully. According to what he had heard,
what Sully had said to him, and what he had put together, he was
supposed to be mated to the powerful vampire.
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Samuel sucked in a deep breath and tried to move across the floor
of the boat without rocking it too much. His eyes narrowed down to
the splotch of red he could see darkening the sleeve of Sullys shirt.
Youre hurt, he explained when Sully arched an eyebrow at
him. Samuel dropped down to his knees next to Sully and reached for
the torn edges of his shirt. He chewed on his bottom lip as he
carefully grabbed the edges of the fabric and ripped them open just a
bit more.
Samuels stomach rolled when he saw the jagged edges of flesh
that had been torn into Sullys arm. Youve been shot. His fingers
shook as he probed the ragged edges of the wound. It looks like the
bullet went right through.
Ill live.
Samuel nodded, the relief he felt forming a lump in his throat. A
few inches to the left and Sully would have been shot right through
the heart, ending any chance Samuel had of ever learning more about
the intriguing man.
I need a first aid kit. He had to do something to make Sully
better.
Sully laid his hand over Samuels. Its fine, Samuel. Ill heal.
But
Samuel.
Samuels heart pounded out a staccato beat in his throat as he
raised his eyes to meet Sullys. The vampires eyes were so intense,
staring right at him, as if he could see right down into Samuels soul
and dig up his innermost wants and desires.
I said Ill heal. Sullys face darkened, and for a fleeting
moment, Samuel thought he saw uncertainty in his eyes. I just need
some blood.
Samuel inhaled a slow heavy breath, one that filled every inch of
his chest. You His eyes dropped to Sullys mouth. You need
blood?
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The pressure on Samuels chest intensified to the point that he

needed to take small, shallow breaths rather than fill his lungs up with
air. You need blood? he whispered.
Yes.
One word, one simple word, and it plunged Samuel back into the
hell he had lived in for so many months. He remembered every attack,
every set of fangs that had sunk into his flesh and taken his life-giving
blood without his permission. He remembered all of the vampires that
had taken more than his blood, laughing at his screams.
And then he remembered that Sully had rescued him from all of
that. Drawing in an easier breath, Samuel held out his arm, his wrist
right under Sullys nose. You can have mine.
Sullys eyes flickered with something Samuel couldnt identify.
Instead of protesting what Samuel was offering, he gently grabbed
Samuels arm and brought it to his mouth. Samuels breath hitched in
his throat when he felt Sullys lips move against his skin, almost a
kiss. Instead of crying out in fear as he thought he might, Samuel
could barely keep his moan of ecstasy sealed behind his lips.
Was this how it was supposed to be, or was it just Sully?
His gaze was locked with Sullys, seeing everythingthe pleasure
the man felt as he held Samuels wrist to his mouth, the delight that
Samuel had offered. He could even see the arousal smoldering in
Sullys dark eyes.
When Sullys fangs sank into his flesh, Samuel gasped as his body
reacted to the bite in a way he never could have imagined. His cock
hardened, his ass pulsing with the need to be filled.
He couldnt breathe. But he couldnt look away from Sullys
piercing eyes either. It was like falling over a waterfall. He knew it
was happening. He could see it happening. He could even feel it
happening. He just couldnt stop it.
He wasnt sure he wanted to.

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Chapter Six
Sully kept his eyes locked with Samuels as he withdrew his fangs
and then licked the bite wound closed. His saliva would help the
healing process, leaving no trace behind that he had even pierced the
silky skin.
When he lowered Samuels arm, the mans eyes flickered to the
healing bite mark then up to Sullys fangs. Sully didnt try to hide
from Samuels inquisitive gaze. What would be the point? Samuel
knew he was a vampire. That wasnt going to change.
Are you afraid of me now, Samuel? Sully suspected he was.
He was shaking.
Samuels eyes dropped to his wrist again. When he raised it, Sully
saw that the bite mark had almost totally healed. There was just a
little red around the twin pinpricks. He knew in a matter of minutes,
even those would be gone, leaving nothing behind but unblemished
flesh.
Can I touch them?
Sullys eyes rounded as they shot back to Samuels. Touch
them? But he knew. Samuel was staring directly at his fangs. Sully
just couldnt figure out why Samuel would want to touch his fangs if
he hated them so much.
Sully opened his mouth wide and waited to see what Samuel
would do. His heart seemed to hold a beat as Samuel reached out with
his finger and stroked one sharp white tooth. His eyes betrayed
nothing as his finger moved from one fang to another, and then
another and another until he had stroked each of them, top and
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Do you eat real food?

I can.
Do you ever bite your own lip?
Sully smiled. Its happened. Not something he readily wanted to
admit, especially not to someone he wanted to impress. While
everyone did it at some point in their lives, vampires that accidently
bit their lip were usually ridiculed by others.
But he wouldnt lie to his mate.
What happens to vampires that lose their fangs?
As long as we can continue to consume blood, were fine. Its
not very comfortable drinking from a glass, but its better than
starving to death.
Samuels eyes dropped back down to his wrist. His brow furrowed
as he rubbed his thumb over the healed skin. They would laugh when
they fed from me, Samuel whispered. The more I screamed, the
louder they laughed.
Sully snapped his mouth shut to hide his growl. This was the first
time Samuel had talked about his time as a blood slave, and as much
as he didnt like it, Samuel needed someone to tell his tale to. Better
him than a stranger.
They seemed to get off on creating as much pain as possible.
Samuels chest moved heavily as he looked up and met Sullys eyes.
If they needed blood to live, and I provided that blood, why would
they try to destroy me?
I think they knew you were more than just a blood slave.
Samuels frown deepened, his eyebrows pulling so low over his
eyes that they almost overshadowed them. You think my father told
them who I was when he sold me?
Your father is a monster, Samuel. He considered you useless to
him. Since he couldnt turn you into a super soldier, you no longer
held any value. And that made him angry. I believe he blames you
and he wanted you to feel his rage.
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Sully sighed. There were things he had witnessed at the coven

where he found Samuel that he had never shared with anyone, not
even his prince. They had been too terrible, too horrific. He never
wanted anyone to know just how bad things had been for Samuel.
Sully grabbed Samuels hand and held it, rubbing his thumb over
the top in a soothing gesture. When I bought you, I was given
explicit instructions to insure you suffered before you died. I wasnt
told that the orders came from your father, but I knew anyway.
Samuel sucked in a shaky breath. I dont understand why he
hates me so much.
I dont think he hates you, Samuel. I just
No, he hates me. Samuel sounded positive. Sully wasnt.
I dont believe he really feels anything for you, Samuel. You and
Danny were means to an end, thats all. Just like the other children he
has created. He is trying to create an army of mindless super soldiers.
He wants to rule the paranormal world.
And what do I have to do with that?
You werent there when we met with Jasper and the others so
you didnt hear what we discussed, so Ill give you the basics. Many
of us have abilities that we are born with, but there are some who gain
stronger abilities after they are mated. We believe Prince Von Byrne
is looking for a way to transfer those abilities to himself. We think
thats what he was doing when he had Philip Spencer experiment on
Elliot.
But Elliots not my brother.
No, thats true, but we think that somewhere along the line, the
prince discovered his children took on some of their mates abilities
once they mated. For some reason, Prince Von Byrne believes that his
children have special abilities that will make him stronger but only
after they mate.
Thats what happened to Jasper, isnt it? Samuel asked. That
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Right. It showed that he had mated. The prince wanted to get his
hands on Justin after he mated, and he was trying to use Jasper and
Marc to get him.
Samuels gulp was audible. Do you think those vampires that
attacked the mansion work for my father?
I do. But he hated to admit it. He still hadnt figured out how
they had gotten onto the estate grounds, let alone breached the
perimeter of the house. It never should have happened and a few
heads were going to roll when he found out who allowed it.
Do you think they were coming for me?
No, I think they were after your brother.
Why him and not me?
He is mated. You are not. Sully knew he was damning himself
even as he spoke, but he refused to sugar coat things for Samuel. The
man had been lied too enough. He wont come for you until after we
mate.
Samuels beautiful cocoa-brown eyes rounded on his face. You
say that like its a foregone conclusion that were going to mate.
It is. Sully spoke with complete conviction. He reached up and
twisted one of Samuels light-brown curls around his finger. I told
you back in the corridor, Samuel. Youre mine. And nothing in this
world was going to prevent him from claiming his mate.
Instead of refuting his claim, as Sully thought he would do,
Samuels head cocked to one side, confusion pulling at his brows.
Why now? Youve been coming to my room almost every night for
months. Why now?
You werent ready to hear that you were my mate. Sully sighed.
And honestly, neither was I.
Because Im human?
Yes. Again, Sully refused to lie to Samuel, even if it put him in
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Sully chuckled. Samuel had him there. Fair enough, mate. He

pulled Samuels head down to his chest, surprised when the man went
so easily. Sully brushed his lips over Samuels soft hair. Im still not
giving you up.
Samuels amused laugh floated softly up to Sully, a sound he had
never heard before but promised himself he would hear again.
Youre insane, Samuel said as he lifted his head just enough to stare
up at Sully. Were up to our eyeballs in shit and you want to bring
more down on top of us?
The one thing I have learned from watching Dominic and Danny
together, as well as our friends and allies, is that we are stronger
together than we are apart. Only by working together can we defeat
your father.
Working together, yes, but mating is something altogether
different.
Bullshit! Sully growled.
Then why did you deny me for so long? Samuel snapped as he
pushed back from Sully. If mating me is so important, why am I only
finding out about it now?
Sully wondered if Samuel was trying to get revenge on all
vampires by dragging him through hell. Her name was Juliette, and
she was one of the most beautiful women I had ever seen. I met her
when I attended one of the coven convocations that happen every
hundred years. She was from a coven on the East Coast. I knew the
moment I saw her that she was meant to be mine.
Sully had the same sort of feeling deep in his chest when he had
spotted Samuel. Dominic said it was the mate bond, but Sully always
suspected it was something more.
We were mated a few months after we met and we settled in a
coven outside of Charleston, North Carolina. Our life was simple, but
we were happy. Juliette was magic with a needle and thread and could
sew anything. Her gowns were the envy of every woman in the
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What happened to her?

About two years after we mated, we welcomed a son into the
world. His name was Jeremiah. Sully swallowed hard as tears filled
his eyes. He was so smart, Samuel. You could see it in his eyes. He
was sitting up on his own by the time he was three months old.
There was a hallow ache in Sullys chest, one he knew would
never be filled. He grieved for his lost wife, and always would, but
the loss of his child would be something he would never recover
from. No matter how his life went in the future, he would never be
able to relieve the grief that held him in a tight grasp every time he
thought about his dead son.
One night, I was away on business for the coven when word
came down that a band of thugshumanswere sweeping the
countryside, burning down homes and killing anyone they deemed
different. I I was too late to save them. Juliette and Jeremiah were
gone by the time I got home.
Did you kill them?
Sully didnt have to ask Samuel who he was referring to. He could
hear the anger in the mans voice. It took me a few years to locate all
of them, but yes, I killed them. I made them pay for what they had
taken from me.
Samuels head rested on Sullys shoulder again. His fingers
plucked at the edges of Sullys shirt for a moment before lying flat
over his heart. Would you make them pay if they took me?
Samuels words were a mere whisper.
Sully tightened his arms around his mate, holding Samuel as close
to his chest as he could without crawling under his skin. I wouldnt
stop until I made them all pay for taking you from me.
He had resisted the draw he felt toward Samuel from the very
beginning. Samuel was too traumatized by what had been done to him
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Sully also didnt want to admit that he was scared. He had lost his
family once, far too easily. The thought of losing Samuel filled him
with a terror he hadnt felt in over a hundred years, not since the night
he had received word that his family was in danger.
Sully knew he would never survive losing his family again, which
was another reason why he had denied his bond with Samuel for so
very long. He just couldnt go through that again.
But he could teach Samuel everything he knew so that the man
could better defend himself against vampires and humans alike.
Samuel seemed to have a weird kind of natural ability to fight, and
while Sully didnt want to encourage it, he would exploit it to keep
his mate alive.
Heads up, Sully, Dominic shouted from the front of the boat.
Sully tucked Samuel close to his side and sat up straight, peering
around then looking toward the bow. A pier was coming into view on
the far side of the lake. Cameron, Prince Zacariuss security
lieutenant, and several armed men stood next to two large SUVs.
Sully waited until Dominic had brought the boat to a stop next to
the wooden dock and then released Samuel so he could hop off the
boat and tie it off. Once the boat was secure, he reached back and held
his hand out to his mate.
Who are those men? Samuel whispered as he stepped onto the
dock.
Prince Zacariuss security detail. I suspect that Dominic called
them when the house got attacked.
I thought covens werent supposed to have anything to do with
each other. Samuel was frowning when he glanced at Sully. Isnt it
some sort of rule or something?
It is a rule, one Dominic and Prince Zacarius are trying to
overturn. In the meantime, were ignoring it.
Because only by working together can we defeat my father?
Sully grinned. Exactly.
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Sully chuckled. Theyre not supposed to.

Then theyre doing a great job.
Sully had a grin on his face as he walked up and shook Camerons
hand. He was constantly surprised by Samuels dry wit. Cameron,
Id like you to meet my mate, Samuel.
Camerons eyebrow arched. Your mate?
Sully growled when Camerons eyes dropped to Samuels neck.
He knew the man was looking for proof of his claim. Hed find none.
That did not mean Samuel wasnt his.
Samuel cringed when Cameron leaned forward and sniffed he air
in front of him, his upper lip curling back. He is human? There was
pure disdain in Camerons voice, something Sully hadnt expected
from the vampire.
But maybe he should have. Cameron wasnt Prince Zacarius's
security lieutenant for nothing. The man had seen some stuff over the
years, and fought in more than one battle against humans and
vampires alike. Still, Sully couldntand wouldntallow anyone to
disrespect his mate.
Careful, Cameron, the goodwill garnered from our previous
associations does not extend to my mate. Disrespect him and you are
disrespecting me.
And me, Dominic said as he stepped up beside Sully and
Samuel, Danny at his side. The human you hold so much contempt
for is not only my brother-in-law, he also saved my mates life by
putting himself in the line of fire when we were being shot at.
Dont discount him because he is human, Cameron, Sully said.
He took down three vampires back at the mansion using broken
pieces of a picture frame.
Dominic turned and took a step closer, his head cocked to the
side. What broken picture frames?
Sully felt the blood drain from his face. He was really hoping his
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What is he doing?
Sully was thankfully stopped from having to answer his prince
when Samuel voiced his question. He glanced down at his mate then
followed the direction of his gaze to the back of one of the SUVs. One
of the guards was on his cell phone, slowly edging around the back of
the vehicle until he was out of sight.
What was he doing?
Before Sully could voice that question, Samuel took off, running
toward the soldier. Something dark clenched in Sullys stomach when
Samuel pulled out two of his wooden stakes. This wasnt going to end
well.
What the hell? Cameron snapped as he took a step.
No. Sully grabbed Camerons arm. Just watch.
Watch? Camerons head swung around. Hes going to get his
head handed to him. Barrett is a trained soldier. Hes also a vampire.
Hell wipe the floor with your little human.
I wouldnt be so sure of that. Sully wasnt so sure either, but
hed never let Cameron or anyone else hear doubt in his voice. He
was terrified but he refused to show it. Still, he couldnt stop watching
as Samuel confronted the soldier talking on his cell phone.
The sight was almost awe inspiring. Samuel ran full tilt as if he
had no fear in him at all. Which made total sense. Sully had an
overabundance.
Just as Samuel reached the soldier, the guy spun and took off
toward the tree line. Before Sully could stop him, Samuel took off
after the vampire.
No! Sully couldnt let Samuel fight this battle on his own, not
when the tree line suddenly came alive. Shit!
Soldiers were walking out of the woods, armed to the teeth. Sully
could tell just by looking that not all of them were vampires. Some
were werewolves and some were human. There were even a couple
that Sully wasnt quite sure what species they were. They smelled
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Get Danny out of here! Sully shouted as he took off after his
mate. He pulled out the first sword he had offered Samuel and started
swinging it, lopping off the head of the first vampire he reached.
Maybe attacking first and asking questions later wasnt the
politically correct way to fight, but Sully never claimed to be
politically correct. He didnt even vote. He was a soldier, plain and
simple. He was tasked with protecting those that could not protect
themselves, and that included his fierce little mate.
Sully glance over his shoulder when he heard the speedboat rev
up. Dominic had Danny pinned down in the boat while another
soldier drove the boat away from the dock. Satisfied that Dominic
was getting Danny out of there, he turned back to the battle just
forming.
His heart thudded painfully when he spotted Samuel, smack dab
in the middle of it all. He was fighting several vampires at the same
timeand he was winning.
Sully stopped for a moment, awed by the show in front of him.
Samuel moved like music, flowing and sure. The stakes he had
grabbed when he ran into battle currently protruded out of the chests
of the two dead vampires at Samuels feet. He had taken to using the
tactical ninja sword Sully had given him, and he swung it like a
master.
Are you sure hes human?
Sully snickered when he turned and found Cameron standing
beside him, the mans mouth hanging open as he watched Samuel
kick vampire butt.
Hes human.
He gets his abilities from you then. Cameron was trying to
justify what he was seeing and Sully knew it.
Nope, thats all him. Sullys lips started to spread into a wide
grin. We havent mated yet.
Sweet mother of mercy! Cameron gasped. If you havent
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Actually, Sully hadnt gone there yet. Admitting he even had a

mate was too new. He hadnt considered what abilities Samuel might
manifest once they were bonded.
Samuel would be unstoppable.
And that scared Sully more than admitting he had a mate.

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Chapter Seven
Samuel panted heavily as he swung the short sword Sully had
given him. Bile backed up in his throat when the sharp blade
effortlessly took off the head of the vampire he was fighting.
He didnt like killing but he liked his family being in danger even
less. Hed fight and kill every damn last one of the fuckers attacking
them if it meant Danny got to live a happy life with his prince, or that
Sully was safe. Samuel couldnt think of much he wouldnt do to keep
Sully safe.
He swung his sword out wide, slicing through the throat of
another vampire. The soldiers head wasnt chopped off, but enough
of his throat had been severed that he wasnt going to get back off the
ground.
Samuel pulled the sword in tight to his chest and then crouched
down as he spun in the dirt, looking for another opponent. He slowly
stood as he realized the enemy was dead or running for the hillsor
at least back into the forest.
Samuel turned quickly and scanned the area behind him for the
people he was protecting. Sully was patting down one of the men that
had attacked them, pulling items out of the guys pockets. For the
briefest of moments, Samuel wanted to rage at the vampire for
robbing the dead. And then he realized that the items Sully was
stripping off the body might lead them to whoever had attacked them.
He turned to do the same to the vampires he had cut down, and
promptly lost his lunch when he saw all the blood and gore. There
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Hey. Samuel wiped his hand over his mouth as he glanced up to

see Sully standing next to him. Its okay, babe, the man said.
No, its not. Killing was never okay.
You did what you had to do to protect those you care about.
Sully inhaled slowly, his chest rising as the early morning air filled
his lungs. We often have to do things we dont agree with to protect
those we care about.
Samuels head cocked to the side as he played Sullys words over
and over again in his head. For some reason he couldnt fathom, he
couldnt simply dismiss them. They bounced around in his brain until
he thought he would scream.
Who are you trying to protect?
Sully smirked. You.
Something warm deep inside Samuels gut seemed to open up and
start to blossom at Sullys words. I dont want you to have to do
something you dont want to do, Sully.
Sullys grin grew rueful. He reached out and snaked a hand
around the nape of Samuels neck, drawing him close. I dont think
there is anything I wouldnt do for you, Samuel.
But
Just accept it, mate.
Samuel chuckled. If you promise to get me a shower and some
clean clothes, I might think about it. He had never been so grungy in
his life.
Only if I get to share the shower with you.
Samuel inhaled sharply when his body tightened, arousal spiraling
through him like a bullet. Okay.
Sully leaned down and rubbed his nose along the underside of
Samuels jawline, drawing in a deep breath. God, baby, I can smell
your arousal, he whispered.
Samuels face flamed.
You cant believe how much I want to feel your sweet little ass
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Samuel slapped a hand over Sullys mouth and shot a look around
to see if anyone had overheard the vulgar man. Shh! he hissed.
Stop talking like that.
Why? Sully murmured against Samuels hand. His eyes
twinkled with amusement. You like me talking like that.
He did. He just didnt want Sully talking like that where everyone
could hear him. There were some things he wanted to keep between
them. And his physical reaction to the way Sully talked to him was
one of them. Each word seemed to make his cock throb even more.
Please, Sully. Hed beg if he had to.
Oh, mate. Sully sighed before reaching over and rubbing his
knuckles over Samuels cheek. Didnt I just say that there wasnt
much that I wouldnt do for you?
Samuel licked his lips as he looked back at Sully, swallowing hard
at the lust he could see burning in the mans dark eyes. Maybe
later?
Sullys grin was all the affirmation Samuel needed to know he had
pleased the handsome vampire. Later then, mate.
Sullys expression grew more serious when he turned to look at
the bodies littering the ground. His eyes jumped from one dead body
to the next until the fell on a vampire several yards away. Cameron,
could you tell me why one of your soldiers would sell us out?
We dont know that he did, Cameron insisted. He could have
been calling his mother. Not even Cameron sounded convinced by
his words.
Sully arched an eyebrow. Does he have a mother?
Cameron glared as he pulled out his cell phone and started to dial.
I need to call this in.
Wheres Danny? Samuel said when he realized his baby brother
was missing. His heart climbed into his throat as he gripped the front
of Sullys shirt. Sully, wheres my brother?
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Samuel sagged against Sully, pressing his forehead against Sullys

chest. I saw that man talking on his phone and I just knew he was
giving us away to the enemy. Samuels head snapped up. How did I
know that, Sully?
I think that your father finally did the one thing he has been
working toward since this whole mess started.
Samuel waited for Sully to explain what he was talking about but
as he watched the hesitation come to life in the mans eyes, he
wondered if he really wanted to know.
Samuel, you seem to have a natural ability to fight.
So?
So, I believe youve somehow become exactly what your father
has been trying to create. Samuel felt like he couldnt breathe. The
grim look on Sullys face was damning him to hell. You have the
fighting skills of someone that has been in training your entire life,
and yet I know for a fact that this is the first time youve ever wielded
a sword. The same thing with the wooden stakes and the knife. You
brandish them like you were born with them in your hands.
Samuels stomach rolled with fear and revulsion at the words
Sully was saying to him. What are you trying to say, Sully?
Youre not going to like it.
No, Im pretty sure I wont, but say it anyway.
Youre a natural killer, baby.
Samuel pressed his hand against his mouth and pushed away from
Sully. He had been expecting it so he didnt know why the words hurt
so damn much to hear. He felt sick to his stomach. He didnt want to
be a killer. He hated it, in fact.
Samuel, listen to me.
No. Samuel could feel tears clogging his throat, making it hard
to breath. He needed to get away. He needed to shower. He was
covered in blood and gore andand god, he didnt know what all
he was covered in but he knew he needed to be clean.
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When Sully pulled him to a stop and swung him around, Samuel
growled and slammed his palm into the middle of Sullys chest. His
jaw unhinged when Sully flew backward several feet, slamming into a
tree before falling silently to the ground.
Sully? he whispered as he stared at the unmoving man in the
dirt. He shuffled forward a couple of steps. Sully?
Get away from him, you freak!
Samuel jumped back when Cameron darted in between him and
Sully, the mans sword raised high. Please, heI didnt mean it. I
just
Dont come any closer! Cameron warned as he swung his sword
through the air, his threat readily apparent. Stay right where you
are.
Samuel took step back and then another. The repulsion on
Camerons face was the same one he had seen on the faces of the
vampires that haunted his nightmares. He knew what the disgusted
glare meant. Cameron wouldnt even blink at cutting him down. He
was human, beneath the man. His death would mean nothing to the
vampire. It might even be welcome.
It certainly would be welcome for Samuel because it meant the
dream he had lived in for just a few moments was over. And he
wasnt really sure how he was going to survive without Sully there to
keep his demons at bay.
At the warning glare in Camerons eyes, Samuel backed up until
he felt the SUV behind him. Apparently, putting distance between
them was all Cameron needed. Keeping an eye on Samuel, the
vampire squatted down next to Sully and shook him.
Samuels heart started to ache when Sully didnt move. He didnt
even groan. Is he?
He held his breath as Cameron reached down and felt for a pulse.
When Camerons eyes slid closed and his shoulders slumped, Samuel
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Camerons clawed at him like talons, his anger a scalding fury.

Hes dead!
No, Samuel whispered, shaking his head in denial. Sully
couldnt be dead. There was just no way. There was too much life in
the man for it to be snuffed out so easily.
When Prince Dominic finds out what youve done, your time as
a blood slave will seem like a walk in the park. Youll pray that you
die quick.
I didnt mean it, Samuel insisted although he wondered if that
was true. He hated vampires. Had he subconsciously tried to hurt
Sully? To kill him because he was a vampire? I
I saw how you took down these vampires, Cameron sneered.
You truly are your fathers son. Its in your genes. Youre a killer
just like him.
Youre a killerso close to the words that Sully had spoken to
him that they might as well have been the same. He was a killer. Sully
said it. Cameron said it. The proof lay on the ground all around him.
He was a killer.
Just like his father.
Samuel didnt bother trying to defend himself. What would be the
point? Cameron was right. He was just like his father. A monster. A
cold-blooded murderer.
He had killed Sully.
He might as well be back at the coven his father had sold him to.
Samuel deserved nothing less than to be tortured until he begged for
death, and then tortured some more.
When Cameron turned his attention back toward Sully, Samuel
simply walked away. He knew the vampire probably heard him
leaving. Vampires were reported to have excellent hearing. He just
didnt think Cameron cared.
Samuel walked. He walked through the trees and meadows, over
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markets. He walked over pavement, down gravel roads, and through

the dirt. He walked until his feet hurt, and then he walked some more.
He walked until he couldnt lift one foot in front of another, and
then he found a patch of dirt and simply sat down. He didnt know
where he was and he didnt care.
When the daylight turned to darkness and a chill filled the air, he
pulled his feet up to his chest and rested his head on his knees. When
the rain started, he pressed his face in between his knees and waited
for it to end.
The coldness seeped into his skin, and then sank deeper, numbing
him to everything around him. When sounds reached him, voices
calling out his name in the darkness, Samuel continued to sit where he
was. He sat there even when the voices slowly faded, moving away
from him.
Leaving him alone.
He was always alone, but better alone than a danger to others. He
had killed the one person in the world that could have made his life
worth living, the one person that didnt care that he was a monster.
Over the course of the sun setting and rising again, sometime after
the drizzle had stopped and his shivers had settled to the occasional
shudder, Samuel realized that he was the killer his father wanted him
to be.
And if he was going to be a killer, then he was going to get as
many of the bastards that made him that way as he possibly could.
When the sun finally rose high enough in the sky that Samuel
could see where he was, he stretched out his arms and legs, groaning
at the pain that shot through every nerve in his body. He had sat too
long.
Samuel didnt know how long he sat there trying to get his
muscles to work, but he had a fine sheen of sweat on his brow by the
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He vaguely remembered passing through some town at one point

in his blind walk. He hoped to be able to get a job or something where
he could earn enough money to get him to his destination.
Wherever his father was.

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Chapter Eight
Sullys eyes shot to the door when it opened and one of Prince
Dominics soldiers walked in. His heart held a beat until the soldier
shook his head. It started beating again but not enough to keep the
ache from his chest.
Its been three weeks, Dominic. Each day had been a nightmare,
growing steadily worse when every mission to find Samuel failed. No
one knew where he was.
We know hes alive, Sully.
Knowing Samuel was alive was little comfort when he couldnt
hold his mate in his arms. The reports that in came from covens all
around the country werent enough to assuage Sullys need to see his
mate with his own eyes.
Samuel had been spotted, but no one had ever gotten close enough
to talk to the man. There was one picture taken of him on a security
camera as he entered his fathers former estate right before it burned
to the ground. Sully was devastated until word reached him that
Samuel had been spotted a hundred miles away three days later,
entering another estate thought to belong to Prince Von Byrne.
It, too, had burned to the ground, but only after the blood slaves
being held there were freed. They had told stories of the warrior that
came in the night to save them, a warrior that fought with a bravery
unparalleled to anything they had ever seen. He had no fear,
destroying anyone preventing him from reaching his objective.
Unfortunately, no one had been able to figure out exactly what that
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He just had to find him.

Sully glanced over when the door opened again. His upper lip
curled back and a slow growl began when he saw Cameron walk in. If
he had his way, the vampire would have been drawn and quartered,
his body parts thrown to the four winds to be eaten by buzzards.
What do you want?
I am still Prince Zacariuss security lieutenant, Cameron
replied, whether you like it or not.
Sully was kept from replying by the hand that came down on his
shoulder. He knew that hand and he knew it meant he had to keep his
response to himself, as well as his sword. But that didnt keep him
from glaring at the man that had had a hand in destroying the life he
had been trying to build with Samuel.
Was there something you wished to report, Cameron? Dominic
asked.
Yes, sir. Camerons eyes flickered to Dominic, but his stance
stayed ready as if he knew Sully was just waiting for the right
moment to attack him.
He was.
Weve located another one of Prince Von Byrnes estates about
three hours from here. Theres indication that the prince is holding
several blood slaves there. Prince Zacarius asked that you join him in
his study so we can plan our assault on the estate.
Very well, Dominic replied, his hand staying on Sullys
shoulder. Tell your prince well be along in a moment.
Yes, sir. Cameron nodded then headed for the door, giving
Sully a wide berth.
Dominics hand stayed on Sullys shoulder until the door closed
behind Cameron. And then the man sighed, deeply. Sully, you cant
keep threatening to go after Cameron. Hes apologized for what he
did, and while its not an excuse, you know how tense things are
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He told Samuel I was dead. What part of that scenario didnt

Dominic understand? He convinced Samuel that he had killed me. In
what universe is that okay?
Sully still remembered the abject fear that had slammed into him
when he regained consciousness and realized that Samuel was gone.
He had gotten in one good punch before Dominic had returned with
more soldiers and prevented him from killing Cameron.
That fear had been a close friend ever since.
Im not saying it is okay, Sully, Dominic replied. His fear and
prejudice made him do something he never should have done. We
cant go back in time and undo what has already been done, but we
can endeavor to make sure it never happens again.
Oh good, that means I get to kill Cameron.
No. Dominic chuckled. It means that we need to find Samuel
and make sure he understands that he is not a killer.
Sully wasnt so sure that that was possible. Samuel was a killer,
the perfect example of what his father had been trying to create all of
this time. And from the reports they had been receiving, Samuel was
damn good at it.
He had decimated Prince Von Byrnes forces at every turn. He
had effectively cut off the blood supply for the princes soldiers and
inner circle by freeing the mans blood slaves before destroying
whatever property he found them on.
A warrior that came in the night to save those being held prisoner,
he was becoming a folk hero to those that fought the prince, and more
than just a nuisance to those fighting for the prince.
As good as he was, Sully knew Samuels luck couldnt continue,
not when the man fought on his own. It took an army with a good
leader to bring down a monster. Sully had the army. He just needed
Samuel to help lead the way.
Come on. Wed better go see what Zacarius has come up with.
Maybe tonight will be your lucky night and well get there before
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Sully doubted it. He didnt know if Samuel had some sort of sixth
sense or what, but the man was always gone from the scene by the
time they arrived, sometimes within minutes of him disappearing.
It was infuriating as much as it was impressive. Samuel left death
and destruction in his wake. He also left every damn blood slave alive
and freewith hero worship in their eyes.
They were still trying to find covens to accept all of the freed
slaves. After what they had witnessed and been through, none of them
could ever return to the normal lives that they had before they had
been captured and sold to feed an army of bloodsucking vampires.
Against his better judgmentbecause he knew Cameron was
going to be there and no one was going to let him kill the manSully
followed Dominic out of the room and then down the hallway to the
princes study.
Just as he suspected, Cameron was in the room, standing beside
his prince and slightly behind him. His arms were folded casually
behind his back, and he watched with a dispassionate eye as the
people in the room talked.
Sully started for the man only to veer off in the other direction
when Dominic cuffed him on the back of the head. His prince didnt
even say a word, just went right on greeting Prince Zacarius and his
consort. Sully made his way to a chair in the corner and sat.
Before anyone could get started, there was a tap at the door. When
it opened, Danny walked in, going straight to Dominic. His eyes were
red and puffy, and Sully knew Danny was suffering the loss of
Samuel just as much as he was.
Before we get started, Prince Zacarius started, I wanted to let
you know that weve found three more soldiers with burn phones.
Sully growled.
The man that Samuel attacked back at the lake had a burn phone.
Since it was untraceable, they had no way of knowing where he got it,
and the number he had been talking to was disconnected when they
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Were holding them downstairs for now. Devlin is going to be

questioning them later, but I wanted him here for this meeting.
Sully wanted to question them now. It was all he could do to stay
in his chair. Just how many traitors do we have here? The number
seemed to be getting higher every time he turned around. We need to
figure out a way to stop them.
I think Von Byrne has had five hundred years to learn how to
intimidate people or convince them to his way of thinking. Prince
Zacarius sighed as he walked over to sit in one of the chairs around a
small seating area. It was kind of nice that the man wasnt lording his
royal title over them by sitting behind his desk. He sat right there in
the thick of things like they were all on an equal footing. Hes very
good at what he does.
That much was true. While vampire covens and wolf packs were
getting along more now than they had in centuries, there were still
those that gave in to pressure from Prince Von Byrne and betrayed
their people. The three men in cells downstairs in the dungeon were a
perfect example. Like a few of the others they had weeded out over
the last three weeks, the soldiers probably thought that Prince Von
Byrne was some sort of god and could elevate them to supreme
beings.
They were wrong, and Sully would be more than happy to show
just how much. No one would let him near a single cell.
Apparently, so is your Samuel.
Sully sat up. What about Samuel?
Zacarius got up and walked over to his desk, picking up a tablet
before turning back. It seems your Samuel has been a very busy
man.
How so? If one person said a bad word about Samuel, Sully was
going to rip their head off.
We knew following the money was the way to track Von Byrne,
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to know that as well, and he is systematically wiping out every money

source Von Byrne has.
It was all Sully could do to keep still when he really wanted to
pump his fist into the air and shout hoorah at what Samuel had done.
Id say we need to keep track of the money sources as well. A
pattern will emerge at some point.
And it has. Zacarius slid his finger across the tablet in his hand
and then set the electronic device down on the coffee table. This is a
map of an estate about three hours from here. Weve tracked
ownership of two of the warehouse Samuel burned down to a human
that owns that estate.
Sullys eyebrows shot up. A human?
Sylvester James, a well-known importer with a legitimateand
Id say fairly lucrativebusiness. He imports merchandise from all
over the country, most of it high-end stuff that he sells to clients that
have the money to pay the exuberant fees he charges.
Sullys head cocked to the side. You sound like you speak from
experience.
No, but Ive dealt with men like him before. Relatively speaking,
Mr. James has tapped into a business that few people are able to
adequately keep afloat. Most high-end importers like this either slide
into dealing on the black market or go bankrupt within the first year.
Mr. James seems to have not only done fairly well for himself, but his
nose is clean as far as we can tell. Joe Nash ran a background check
on him and the man doesnt even have a parking ticket.
Zacarius glanced up, meeting the eyes of every man there. In
fact, before ten years ago, there was no record of Sylvester James at
all. No security number. No birth certificate. No criminal record.
Nothing. Its like the man suddenly appeared in the world, a fullgrown businessman.
Sullys hands clenched. Von Byrne.
Zacarius sat back, pressing his fingertips together. I believe so,
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Sully shot to his feet and walked over to stare out the window.
The landscape beyond the glass was perfect. Manicured lawn, bright
vibrant flowers along stone-stepped pathways. It was beautiful.
And Sully couldnt have cared less.
The weight in his chest was getting even heavier. Pretty soon,
breathing was going to be an issue. His chest ached like his heart was
slowly being pulled out. The process was torturous, but not knowing
where Samuel was or if he was okay was even worse.
How soon can we leave? Sully asked as he rubbed the center of
his chest.
Daniel Nash is sending some of his enforcers to assist us,
Zacarius explained. Were just waiting on them to arrive.
Sully turned. Why cant they just catch up with us? He wanted
to leave right that minute. This was the first solid lead they had
received on Samuelassuming the man had put the clues together
and figured out that Sylvester James was his father. Sully was pretty
sure he had.
Under the circumstances, and considering recent events, Dominic
and I believe that taking an entire contingent of vampires into battle is
not in our best interest. The princes lips thinned as he pressed them
together for a moment, a gesture that said the man was clearly not
pleased. Until we can truly tell who we can trust, we need all of the
backup we can get our hands on.
You know hes right, Sully, Dominic said. We cant do this
alone. Were not just going after Samuel here. Were headed into a
battle against one of the most ruthless leaders the paranormal world
has ever seen.
Sully leaned back against the window frame, rubbing his hands
down over his face. He knew Dominic and Zacarius were right.
Waiting was the best choice, the safer choice. It just grated on his
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And if Samuels not there when we arrive? he asked. It went

without saying that they had been one step behind Samuel for weeks,
always arriving too late. What then?
Then we keep putting the clues together until we find him.
Sully was just afraid they were going to run out of clues.
****
Samuel crouched on the tree branch he had found cover on. He
didnt understand why none of the guards that patrolled the grounds
of the places he attacked never looked up into the trees, but they
didnt. He figured that out around the third place he had infiltrated.
Since then, he spent hours in the trees, going from branch to branch as
he watched and waited.
He was watching and waiting once again.
A black van had arrived earlier. Samuel suspected blood slaves
were being delivered to the estate. There had been enough guards to
launch an invasion for a small country. Samuel had considered the
merits of infiltrating the place for about half a secondright up until
he saw the three young teens in chains being forced into the house.
His father had sunk pretty low if he was going after teenagers to
provide blood to his inner circle.
As night settled in, Samuel made his way through the tops of the
trees until he reached the last one in the line to reach the house. There
was a fair amount of open ground between him and the house. Hed
have to climb down and sprint across the yard to get to his
destination.
Getting down the trunk of the tree was easy enough. Insuring that
the leaves didnt rustle and the branches didnt shake was no easy
feat, but Samuel had a lot of practice. He had lost count of how many
of his fathers estates and business locations he had infiltrated, but
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Samuels initial goal had been to locate his father and his minions
and destroy as many of them as he possibly could. The first house he
had snuck into had a basement full of blood slaves. After freeing
them, and then the ones from the next location and then the next,
Samuel had started to realize a new goal.
In freeing his fathers blood slaves, he was not only preventing
others from suffering through the hell he had lived in for so many
months, but he was sticking it to his father in the worst way possible.
He was taking way the mans life-giving blood. Maybe he would be
lucky and Prince Laurent Von Byrne would die of starvation.
He could hope.
Samuel slid down the bark until his feet touched the ground. He
hugged the tree trunk until the guard two feet from his position
walked on. When the guard disappeared into the darkness, Samuel
slipped through the shadows, moving to toward the house.
Most of the windows on the first floor of the large house were lit
up as were a few on the second floor. But it was the light Samuel
could see coming out of the small window closest to the ground that
had his interest. That had to be where his father was keeping his new
blood slaves.
Samuel worked his way through the shrubs and flower beds to the
side of the house. He crept along the wall until he reached a window
and then peered through the glass. Three men in suits sat in the room.
It looked like they were casually conversing and drinking their
evening night caps. Samuel had no idea who they were and he
couldnt have cared less.
Samuel dropped down and scooted along the wall beneath the
window frame. He froze, drawing in a calming breath and holding it
when someone opened the window just above him. He closed his eyes
for moment then tilted his head back and stared up at the edge of the
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When he didnt see anything, and no one shouted gotcha,

Samuel sank back down. He started to move away when the voices
from inside the room reached him. Once again, he froze in his spot.
He has to be stopped, Von Byrne, someone said.
Arnold is right, another voce said. Hes a threat to our way of
life.
Hes magnificent and you know it. Samuel shivered in
revulsion. He knew that voice all too well. I want him
capturedalive.
Von Byrne, how can
Samuel jumped when he heard flesh hitting flesh. He knew that
sound just as well as he knew his fathers voice. Whoever was
arguing with Von Byrne was an idiot.
I wont repeat myself again. I want Samuel caught and I want
him caught alive. His genetics have turned out to be far superior than
any other subject weve created. Hes going to be the basis for our
entire army.
Samuel gritted his teeth. The hell I am.
Youre insane, someone said. Youll destroy us all.
Samuel closed his eyes, just knowing whoever said that was about
to die. No one put his father down and walked away unscathed.
Samuels eyes snapped open when the window above him
shattered. They rounded as he watched a body crash to the ground in
front of him. The man rolled several times before coming to a stop in
some bushes.
That was gonna leave a mark.
Bits of broken glass cascaded down on top of Samuels head. Fear
lodged in his heart as the sense of being watched floated over him.
Samuel swallowed hard and then slowly tilted his head back.
Hello, Samuel, said the man leaning out the window, staring
down at him with very satisfied grin on his face.
Hello, Father.

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Chapter Nine
Sully tapped his foot as he watched the scenery go by him at a
very high rate of speed. He knew their destination was three hours
away. He had no idea the plan was to take a helicopter there until he
was standing in front of the damn thing.
He didnt fly. If god had meant for him to fly, he would have been
born with a parachute in his ass. Since he wasnt, he wanted to be on
the ground. Like right the fuck now.
Letting anyone know he was so scared he was about to puke
wasnt going to happen. He was surrounded by men he had gone into
battle with, men he respected, and just a few men that hed like to
beat over the head if they didnt stop smirking at him.
How much longer? he shouted into the mouthpiece attached to
his earphones.
Quilliam Reece, a werewolf and former alpha, leaned toward him.
We should be landing in about twenty minutes. Once were on the
ground, well need to hike in a couple of miles. We didnt want Von
Byrne to know we were coming, and if we land too close, hell hear
the chopper.
Sully knew the man was shouting because he heard him. The
noise from the helicopter engines and propellers were so loud that
Sully could barely hear his own thoughts, let alone anyone else.
Luckily, there really didnt seem to be all that much to talk about.
The plan had been hammered out until Sully was pretty much sure he
could do his part in his sleep. His only job was to try to find Samuel
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If he had to kill a few vampires along the way, so be it, although

Prince Zacarius would prefer it if he kept the killing to a minimum.
Apparently, he thought questioning some of these assholes would be
beneficial to their cause. Sully was of the mindset that anyone that got
in his way was going to die.
As simple as that.
When the helicopter shook and dropped down, Sully gripped his
seat until his knuckles hurt, praying he wasnt plummeting to his
death. His stomach seemed to be trying to climb out of his mouth
the hard way.
Reece bumped shoulders with him. Almost there, man. Well
have you on the ground before you know it.
I dont fly.
Reece laughed. Who does?
You seem okay with it.
Reece shrugged his massive shoulders. My mate has
premonitions. He said I had to come so here I am. Ive learned to
listen to the man.
Sully tried to keep from looking surprised, but he could feel his
eyebrows climbing up his face. Your mate has premonitions?
From what Ive heard, your mate is pretty spectacular as well.
Hessomething. Sully just wasnt sure what. The reports that
had received pretty much told the story of avenging angel that came
in the middle of the night to free those being subjugated by Prince
Von Byrne. Sully wasnt so sure there was anything left of the sweet
man he had fallen for.
Whoa! Sullys stomach rolled when the helicopter lurched and
started dropping. Were going down, right?
Yep.
Are we landing or crashing?
Reece grinned. Ill let you know when we get on the ground.
Sullys world twirled and bucked for the next several minutes. If it
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Samuel, he would have bailed long ago. He wasnt sure he was going
to make it to the ground in one piece. He wasnt sure any of them
were. The helicopter was dropping like it had no propulsion to keep it
in the air.
Sully closed his eyes and leaned his head back against the
bulkhead behind him, praying like he had never prayed before. He
wasnt a particularly religious man, mostly because he had never
found a religion that explained the paranormal world. But he could
learn to be.
Hey, man. Someone tapped Sully on the arm. You can open
your eyes now. Were on the ground.
Sully cautiously opened one eye, then the other. Are we in one
piece?
Reece chuckled. Yeah, man, were all good.
Sully unbuckled his safety belt and stood, grabbing the tactical
pack that Reece held out to him. Thanks.
Its no problem.
Sully wouldnt feel like his old self until both of his feet were on
firm ground. He followed Reece out of the helicopter and then several
yards away. The helicopter had shut down, but one could never be too
careful.
Is everyone ready to go? he asked as he looked around at those
that had agreed to come along for the trip.
Were going to head out in two four-man teams, Reece said.
Devlin explained to me the little problem you all were having with
cell phone use, so everyone is going to leave their cell phones here in
the helicopter. Reece held out a black bag. Sully didnt like it but he
knew it was a good idea. He dropped his into the bag, and then
watched as everyone else did the same.
You know Marc Duggon, Prince Jaspers mate, Reece said as
he indicated the sandy-blond-haired man. And Chase Foyt-Ried,
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Im not sure youve had the chance to meet our head enforcer,
Benjamin Nobles. One of his mates, Stefan, was raised as Von
Byrnes stepson.
Sully winced. He could just imagine what special kind of hell that
must have been.
This rather tall fellow hereReece indicated a tall light-brownhaired man standing next to Chaseis another one of the famous
Morgan brothers, Donovan Morgan, mate to James Nash and son-inlaw to Daniel Nash.
That was quite the rsum.
The man nodded at Sully when their eyes met. My mate would
have been here to assist, but one of our little girls is down with a
cold.
And that endeared Sully to the man more than his family
connections ever could have. How old is she?
Donovan grinned. Carrie is three going on thirteen. If she ever
learns that she has Jim and I wrapped around her little finger, Wolf
Creek will never be the same.
She knows, Chase said. I told her.
Now why would you go and do a thing like that? Donovan
snapped.
Chases grin was almost as big as Donovans had been. Because
Im her favorite uncle.
Gentlemenand I use that term looselyif we could get back to
the matter at hand? Reece asked. Daylight is going to be here soon.
We need to get to the estate two miles west of here before then.
I want radio silence for as long as possible. Reece handed out an
earpiece to everyone as well as a small black bag. Inside, Sully found
a can of shoe polish and a number written on a piece of paper.
He was confused about the polish and the number, but the ear
piece made perfect sense. Sully put the small black device in his ear.
The less noise they made, even on the radio, and the less chance they
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Sully, Marc, Cameron, and I will make up alpha team. Ben,

Chase, Donovan, and Marcus will make up beta team. Youve all
been assigned a team designation and number. Learn it and become
used to it. It could save your life, and the lives of those we care
about.
Sully was a little sketchy on those details, and he must have
shown it because Reece kept talking like he hadnt stopped.
We do not want names used if at all possible. The forest has ears,
as do the walls of the estate were about to infiltrate. Until we know
for sure we will be able to capture everyone we are after, our families
can be used against us. We dont want that.
Now the contents of the small black bag made sense.
He was number three.
Alpha team three.
Got it.
Samuel Erickson is the prize. If he is found, you are to
immediately inform Sully and hold Samuel until Sully arrives to take
over.
And Von Byrne? Marc asked.
Kill him, Reece said without missing a beat.
Works for me, Marc replied.
Sully agreed with the man one hundred percent, only he wanted to
be the one to kill the monster that had fathered his mate. He wanted to
watch Von Byrne scream just as he made Samuel scream. Revenge
wasnt always right, but sometimes it was the only choice a man had.
You need to know that if this is the place Samuel is hitting then
there are most likely blood slaves being held here. Sully wasnt sure
how much information Reece and the others knew. All of our reports
say hes going after places where Von Byrne keeps his blood supply,
and hes destroying those places after he frees the slaves.
Reeces eyebrow raised in query. Hes not going after Von Byrne
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I think at first he was but that changed somewhere along the

way. Sully rubbed the back of his neck, the slow burning ache a sign
of the tension he was feeling. He knows what it is to be a blood slave
to one of Von Byrnes covens. I think the need to ensure no one goes
through what he went through is driving him far more than getting
revenge on the man that put him there.
Sullys lips tightened as he met the steel resolve in each mans
face. My top priority is getting my mate back, but I wont turn down
the opportunity to see Von Byrne pay for his crimes. If I see him, I
will kill him.
The men that had volunteered to go in with him and rescue his
mate all nodded. All but two of them had mates of their own, many of
them victims of Von Byrnes tyranny. They knew how Sully felt.
Sully opened the can of shoe polish and started applying it to his
skin. He felt kind of ridiculous putting shoe goop on his face but he
knew it was needed if he hoped to mix in to his surroundings. They
were going in under the darkness of night. They needed to blend.
Lets head out, Reece said as he started for the thick trees off to
the west of them. Sully slid everything into his pockets, checked his
weapons, and then followed after the wolf-shifter.
The two miles to the estate belonging to Sylvester James was
through a thick den of trees and underbrush. Trained as he was,
moving through the woods was easy enough. Not making a sound
while doing it was nearly impossible. It took them nearly thirty
minutes to reach the edge of the property line.
Sully squatted down next to Reece, Marc and Cameron taking up
spots next to them. If things had gone according to plan, the second
team should have made it to the other side of the estate and taken up a
spot on the edge of the estate lawns just like they had.
Report, Reece whispered almost silently.
In place and ready to go, came the quiet reply. Sully thought it
might have been Marcus. Just give the word.
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No, sir. Yep, it was Marcus. Theres a black van in the

driveway, but I havent seen so much as a sentry patrolling the
grounds.
Sully sat up a little straighter, scanning the vast lawn in front of
them. The moonlight was bright but waning as dawn was coming
soon. Still, the area around the house was fairly lit up. Sully couldnt
spot a single sentry either. No sentries. No dogs. No cameras. There
was nothing that would indicate that those inside were trying to
protect themselves.
And that didnt make sense.
Something isnt right. Sullys years of training as well as his gut
instinct was telling him that the whole situation was off. And yet he
knew he couldnt leave until he knew for sure if Samuel was here or
not. Warn the others, Sully said. Im going to head in.
Are you insane? Reece snapped as he grabbed Sullys arm and
kept him from leaving. We need to go for reinforcements.
I cant leave until I know if Samuel is inside or not.
Reece grimaced but released Sullys arm. Well be back by dawn
with an army of reinforcements. Reece shook his finger at Sully.
Dont get caught.
Sully grinned. Im not making any promises.
Reece shook his head as he stood and backed into the thickness of
the trees, Marcus going with him. Pull back to the LZ. I repeat, pull
back to the LZ. Reece saluted, and then he and Marcus disappeared
into the darkness.
Sully glanced at Cameron, wondering why he had stayed. He still
wasnt happy with the vampire. You can leave with the others.
Yeah, I dont think so. The tone of the words was snippy,
sarcastic. Sully was surprised the man didnt flip him off.
Fine, but interfere in my getting Samuel back and I will fry your
ass. Sully arched an eyebrow, giving Cameron his sternest glare.
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Sully still wasnt pleased, but he couldnt force the man to leave if
he really didnt want to. Cameron worked for Prince Zacarius. Sully
worked for Prince Dominic. They shouldnt even be talking to each
other, much less going on the same rescue mission.
Deciding that fighting with Cameron wasnt going to get him to
Samuel any faster, Sully pushed his misgivings to the back of his
mind. He didnt trust the man, but he had more important things to
worry about.
Namely, finding his mate.
Sully moved, sliding silently through the darkness toward the
house. His goal was a second-floor balcony on the side of the house.
Whoever built the place probably wasnt planning on it being invaded
by well-trained vampires.
When he got within a couple of feet of the balcony, he took a
running jump, grabbing onto the bottom of the balcony floor with his
hands. It took a fair amount of strength, but he slowly pulled himself
up onto the ledge of the balcony then climbed over the wrought iron
railing.
Sully silently snarled when Cameron lifted himself up and
climbed over the railing beside him. Why couldnt the man find
another entrance into the mansion? Did he really have to follow Sully
everywhere?
Not happy, but having no other choice, Sully walked over to the
double doors leading into the house. The glass windows in the doors
were covered with a curtain, but if he laid his head against the wall,
he could just barely see inside through the small slit between the
curtain and the window.
This was one of the rooms that had no light, but Sullys eyesight
was such that darkness didnt bother him. He actually saw better at
night than he did during the daylight. The room seemed empty from
his vantage point. Sully could only pray it was as he reached down
and slowly grabbed the handle.
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Once again, Sully got the feeling that something was horribly off
about this whole situation. Who left their door unlocked in this day
and age?
Stop! Cameron growled as he grabbed Sullys wrist.
Sully glanced sharply at the man.
You could trigger an alarm.
You dont think we already have? Sully was almost positive
they had. He just didnt understand why the guards hadnt come
running. Sully and Cameron should be surrounded by now, on their
way to the dungeon.
Sully released his grip on the door handle and let his arm fall back
to his side. You need to go, Cameron.
Im not leaving.
This is a trap, Cameron. I can feel it in my gut. They want us
here.
No, Cameron replied. They want you here.
Wha Sullys hands fisted when he turned and saw the gun in
Camerons handthe gun pointed directly at him.
Shit!
He knew he never should have trusted the vampire. Dominic was
too far away for him to contact, so he was on his own against the
traitor. Why, Cameron? You know Von Byrne is trying to destroy
us. Why would you betray us like this?
Sully heard the barest creak of a sound behind him. His heart
dropped down into the pit of his stomach when he swung back around
and found the balcony doors open, Prince Laurent Von Byrne
standing there with a sardonic expression on his face.
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Chapter Ten
Samuel kept his head lowered and his eyes narrowed to tiny slits
but watched the happenings around him through the fall of his hair.
For once, he was glad he hadnt seen a barber in several months.
He didnt know exactly how long he had been there, but it was
long enough that he had forgotten what day it was. The only reason he
knew it was nighttime was because of the darkness outside the
windows. And because Von Byrnes vampires came out of the
woodwork at night. They loved to embrace the Hollywood myths
about vampires. They found it amusing.
Samuel found it disgusting.
He also found himself feeling thankful for his time spent as a
blood slavesomething he never thought to feel. It enabled him to
remain sane when the world around him became insane. His body
ached from the numerous bite marks that marred his flesh. They hurt
nearly as much as the bruises from the beatings hed received when
he refused to give in to his fathers demands.
He had been lucky so far. The vampires were merely feeding from
him. Samuel knew that wouldnt last. His father was keeping a leash
on his minions for now, using them as a threat if Samuel didnt give
him what he wanted. He would rather die a slow agonizing death than
give his father the means to create a super soldier for his insane bid to
rule the paranormal world.
His death was coming. He could feel it in the tiredness of his
body. He just had to hold out until he could get his revenge on the
people making him kneel naked in the corner of a cold room, waiting
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Samuel stilled when his father walked into the room. He

controlled his breathing as he had learned to do when he was hiding in
the trees, slowing it until just the barest puff of air moved past his
lips. He tracked he older vampires movements, watching as he came
closer.
He was nearly paralyzed with fear but he refused to show even
that when his father stopped right in front of him. His father wasnt
going to get anything from him, not even his fear.
Samuel winced when a handful of his hair was grabbed and his
head was yanked back. Nothing could have prevented the small growl
that left his lips when he glared up at his father.
Still alive, I see. He smirked as if vastly amused by the thought.
Well, well take care of that soon enough.
Von Byrne released him so roughly Samuel flew back and hit the
floor. He tasted blood on his lip and knew the scent had hit the air
when several vampires in the room started to hiss.
His father just laughed. Bring him.
Before Samuel could get up he was yanked up by his hair and
dragged across the room. He scrambled to get up, falling down a few
times before he was able to gain his feet. The moment he was
standing, he was pushed forward, slamming into a wall. Hot heavy
breath blew across the back of his neck as a hard body pinned him to
the wall.
Ive missed you, slave.
Samuel shuddered in revulsion.
I see youve missed me, too.
Bile rose in Samuels throat when the vampire pinning him to the
wall ran a hand over his ass. Garcina was his fathers muscle. He did
all the dirty work his father wouldnt lower himself to dolike beat
the crap out of his son. Garcina enjoyed inflicting pain. He got off on
hearing Samuel scream.
Of all the vampires that Samuel hatedbesides the man that had
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Your father is going to give you to me, Garcina said. He told

me so. And this time I will make sure you never leave.
Samuel was afraid of that. It was a threat that his father often
used. Id rather be fucked by a wolf. Well, not really, but
considering how much Garcina hated wolf-shifters, that was the worst
insult Samuel could think of to give the man.
And he apparently thought the same thing. Samuel winced and
pressed his lips together to keep from crying out when Garcina
slammed him into the wall repeatedly, his head smacking against the
hard plaster. He would not make a noise and give the monster the
satisfaction of hearing his pain.
Im going to make you scream, slave.
Gee, there was a news flash.
Samuel swallowed to keep from throwing up when Garcinas
rancid breath blew at him. He didnt know if the horrid scent came
from the darkness of the mans soul or from the fact that he probably
never brushed his fangs, but he needed a breath mint.
Garcina! The name was shouted from the other room. It was
Von Byrne, and he wasnt happy.
Samuel knew he was going to pay in some manner for getting
Garcina in trouble, even if he didnt do anything. Garcina was really
good at knocking people around, but he sucked at taking
responsibility for his actions.
Garcina grabbed Samuel by the back of the neck and forced him
through the archway out of the salon they were in and down the
hallway to where Von Byrne was standing, talking with another man,
one that looked vaguely familiar to Samuel, but he just didnt know
where from.
And he really didnt care when he got a good look at the glint of
insanity burning in his fathers eyes. Something other than handing
him over to Garcina was in the works, and Samuel was more terrified
than hed ever been.
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Something flashed in the other mans eyes when he looked at

Samuel, something Samuel couldnt identify. It was gone too quickly,
a mask of indifference falling over the mans face.
Samuel almost breathed a sigh of relief when his father turned and
walked into the room he was standing in front of. The stranger
followed, and then Samuel was pushed inside and forced to his knees.
Do you truly believe this is the way to go, Prince Von Byrne?
the stranger asked.
It is the only way to go, Von Byrne replied. We need soldiers
that are faster and stronger than vampires and werewolves combined.
We need a soldier that is invincible. I believe weve found one in
Samuel.
Samuel was able to lift his head enough to see his father holding a
book in his hands. It was old, faded. Even from his position across the
room on his knees he could smell the must and rot from the book. It
smelled like it had been buried in the bowels of hell.
It took me nearly two hundred years to track this tome down,
Von Byrne said. Once Samuel has mated his vampire, he will be
stronger than ever.
And how do you intend to control him if hes going to be so
strong? the stranger asked.
Ive always been able to control Samuel.
Samuel almost dropped his jaw in surprise.
He escaped, the other man insisted.
Von Byrnes eyebrow arched. Did he?
When his father grinned, Samuel began to get the feeling that his
escape had been the plan all along. He just didnt understand how.
How could his father know that Sully would show up and buy him?
How could he know that Sully had been his mate? How did he even
know who Sully was?
Samuel glanced at the stranger again, a very bad feeling beginning
to curl in his belly. Just who was this man? Where did he know him
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I have everything assembled downstairs, Von Byrne said as he

glanced up from the book and looked toward the stranger.
The man nodded.
Samuel bowed his head again and narrowed his eyes, watching
through the fall of his bangs. He racked his brain trying to figure out
where he had met this man because he was positive that he had. He
might not remember immediately but he never forgot a face
permanently. A little something he had learned while he was a blood
slavealways know the face of your enemy.
Obviously the book was something important. Von Byrne used
great care as he closed it and then wrapped it in red silk before
placing it in a very ornately carved silver box. He closed the lid and
locked it, pulling the key out and placing it on a delicate chain around
his neck.
Get the book, he ordered as he started for the door.
The stranger picked up the silver box and followed Von Byrne out
the door without protest. Samuel grunted as he was once again forced
to his feet and escorted out of a room. He had no idea where they
were going or what his father meant by ceremony. He wasnt sure he
wanted to know either, not if mating someone was involved. There
was only one man he would ever mate.
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Chapter Eleven
Sully twisted his wrists around, yanking on them, testing strength
of the chains wrapped around them. They wouldnt budge. He wasnt
going to escape them any time soon. Sully huffed and dropped his
wrists back to the stone slab he was chained down to. He drew in a
breath as he turned his head and glanced around the room he had been
put in. The walls were made of smooth gray stone as were the floors.
The ceiling was wooden beamed.
From where he lay, he could see just a portion of the room around
him, but what he could see made him think he had just walked into
some sort of medieval cathedral chamber. As there were no windows,
he strongly suspected that he was underground.
He remembered trying to get inside Von Byrnes mansion. He
remembered the balcony and Cameron betraying him to the prince.
He did not remember how he got where he was.
The ache in the back of his head explained a lot.
The fact that he was naked didnt.
There was something really unnerving about being stark-ass
naked and chained down to a cold hard slab of stone. If Samuel had
been there, he might have enjoyed it. Alone, with no knowledge of
what was going to happen, he wasnt enjoying a thing.
And he was cold. His balls were about to shrivel up inside of him.
Sully shivered, wishing he had some way to ward off the chill in the
massive room. Even with no breeze blowing through the place, lying
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He hoped that Reece was able to do what he said he was and bring
back reinforcements. He didnt know how long he would last down
there without any clothes. Hell, he didnt even know how long he had
been down here.
What Sully found strange was that there were no guards. He
seemed to be all by himself. He hadnt seen a single soul since he
woke up. If he wasnt connected to the slab by chains attached to his
wrists and ankles, he would have explored more of his surroundings
and maybe found a way to escape. As it was, he could barely lift his
head.
Sully stiffened when he heard footsteps, straightening his
shoulders and lifting his head as much as he could while chained on
his back. He wished he had something to cover all his bits and pieces
he didnt want flashing around, but all he could do was wait to see
who was coming into the room.
Voices were muted, but Sully counted at least two of them. He
counted more footsteps, which made him wonder if another prisoner
was being bought in and if he truly was in some sort of dungeon.
Sullys lip curled back when Von Byrne stepped into his view. He
swore to himself that he was going to get free, one way or the other,
and he was going to beat that smirk right off Von Byrnes face.
Ive brought you a friend to play with.
Sully gulped as Von Byrne stepped back and Sullys world turned
into a nightmare. Samuel.
The cocoa-brown eyes that stared at him from several feet away
were dazed, and maybe just a bit horrified. Even as he watched, they
slowly filled with tears.
Youre dead, Samuel whispered. A sudden chill hung on the
edge of his words. I killed you.
Sullys eyes narrowed as they snapped to the man standing behind
Samuel. No, you didnt kill me, Samuel. You just winded me.
Butbut he said
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Why? Samuel cried out as he spun around to face Cameron. His

cries were so heartbreaking Sully felt tears come to his own eyes.
Why would you do that?
Cameron said nothing. He didnt even look down at Samuel or
acknowledge he was being talked to. He simply stared straight ahead,
almost as if he was in some sort of trance.
Sully roared and pulled at his chains when Samuel was pulled
away from Cameron and forced to his knees in front of Von Byrne.
The vampire prince grabbed a handful of Samuels light-brown curls
and yanked his head back.
I dont have a lot of time, Samuel. Im sure your friends are
headed here even as we speak.
Sullys eyes snapped to Cameron again, realizing that the traitor
must have given away Reeces plans to bring in reinforcements. He
was going to rip the fuckers head off the first chance he got.
The moon will be at its highest point in twenty minutes. You
have until then to forge the bond with your mate or he dies.
No! Samuel cried out so loud that Sully winced. If he hadnt
seen the fear in Samuels eyes, he might have been worried.
Von Byrne yanked on Samuels hair again. Youre not listening
to me, Samuel.
Von Byrne jerked his head toward Sully. A tall bulky guy that had
been standing there looking totally bored walked over to stand next to
Sully. Things grew precarious when the man pulled out a switchblade
knife and flipped it open, holding the sharp blade to Sullys throat.
You will mate with Sullivan because if you dont, then he has no
value to me and I dont need to keep him around.
Sully gulped when he felt the blade cut into his skin. He didnt
think the damage was too bad because he could still breathe but he
could feel something wet drip down his throat and he had no problem
guessing what it was.
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Von Byrne nodded, and the knife sank in deeper. Sully started to
grow worried. He didnt exactly want to mate with Samuel under the
circumstance but he was concerned that Samuels refusal was going
to damn them both.
No, no! Samuel said quickly. Wait, please. Dont.
Sully felt the pressure of the blade lessen but just a little. It was
enough that he could lower his head and stare across the chasm
between him and Samuel.
Its okay, Samuel.
A chill black silence surrounded them as Samuel turned to look at
him. The pain in Samuels eyes wasnt due to the numerous bites or
bruises marring his skin. It came from the decision he knew was
weighing so heavily on Samuel. If they mated, Samuel would gain
some of Sullys abilities, which was exactly what Von Byrne wanted.
If they didnt mate, Sully would most certainly die, and probably
Samuel as well.
Sully would willingly give his life for Samuel. That was never
even a question for him. If he thought his death would insure
Samuels safety, hed make sure the blade at his throat went deep. He
just didnt think it would work. Von Byrne had clear plans for
Samuel, and they involved Sully in some sick and twisted manner.
The trap that had been set for him was a clear indication of that.
Im waiting, Samuel.
The man beside him with the knife moved out of the way as
Samuel shuffled forward. Sully caught the lecherous sneer on the
mans face out of the corner of his eye, and that was when he realized
that Samuel was as naked as he was. How he had missed that when
Samuel walked into the room, he would never know. He could only
chalk it up to being so glad to see his mate and the fear of the
situation they were in.
The moment Samuel got within touching distance, he dove at
Sully, burying his face in Sullys neck. He didnt care that three other
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meant their death. He didnt even care that the one with the knife was
becoming aroused by watching them.
All he cared about was that he finally had Samuel back. Samuel
seemed to fold in on himself as he curled into Sullys chest. The silent
sobs that racked his body were heart wrenching and so unlike the
fierce little man his mate had become that Sully wanted to rage
against the world.
Ive got you, Samuel, Sully whispered against Samuels curls.
He might be restrained and unable to hold his mate, but he could still
hold his mate. Im here, baby.
The weight of the eyes watching them was heavy, oppressing.
Sully glanced up at the four men. All had different expressions on
their faces, all of them dangerous in their own way.
The stranger with the knife was getting off on what he was seeing.
Sully detected bit of jealousy as well and knew without asking that he
was one of the men that had abused Samuel.
Camerons eyes kept darting from the silver box he held in his
hands to Von Byrne. There was something calculating in his eyes, but
also desperate.
The fanatical glee in Von Byrnes face worried Sully the most.
His stare wasnt sexual but just as intense. He watched every
movement between Sully and Samuel like a voyeur watching a live
sex showor a scientist watching an experiment. Sully expected him
to start drooling at any moment.
Sully pressed his lips to Samuels ear, whispering so low he was
barely a murmur. Baby, we need to finish cementing our bond.
We cant, Samuel sobbed. You know what hes going to do if
we mate. He wants to make me into some sort of super soldier.
I do, Sully admitted, but I dont think he understands that hes
already created a super soldier. Youre going to be even stronger if we
mate, and right now, we need that strength if we want to get out of
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Sully didnt have the heart to tell Samuel that he seriously doubted
they would escape alive. If they truly were in a dungeon as he
suspected, then not only did they have to fight Von Byrne, Cameron,
and the idiot with the knife, they would have to fight with all of Von
Byrnes soldiers.
Not even Samuel was that strong.
Knowing that, Sully wanted to make Samuels last moments
special. He wanted the man to be his mate before they left the earth.
Baby, please, Sully whispered in Samuels ear, not one ounce of
guilt filling him at his simple pleading. Do this for me.
Samuel sniffled then slowly raised his head, nodding at the same
time. A little frown formed between his eyebrows when he looked at
the chains restraining Sully. How
We have to
Sully grimaced when Samuels face drained of what little color it
had in it. Samuels eyes nervously darted to the three men standing
there watching them with a vast amount of interest. In front of
them?
Sully didnt like it any more than Samuel did, but for a true bond
to form between them, they needed to exchange blood while having
sex. It was the most intimate two people could be. Besides, Sully had
one more trick up his sleeve, something that might give them the extra
strength they needed to get out of there.
Samuel, look at me. The fear was so vivid in Samuels eyes as
he turned to look at Sully that it almost drowned out the color. I want
you to concentrate on me and only me.
An almost impossible feat considering the situation, but he swore
he was going to make this a good experience for Samuel, or at least
not a horrible one.
No one else is here, just you and me.
Yeah, okay. Samuel sniffled again then pushed his curls back
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We need some oil. Sully burned with anger, the knowledge that
he had to claim his mate in front of others making his stomach knot.
But not claiming Samuel was even worse. Look around and see what
you can find.
Samuel nodded and slid off the stone slab.
We dont have time for this, Von Byrne snapped. Just fuck him
and get it over with.
Sully growled when Samuel whimpered and dropped his head.
You know both of us have to be willing in order for this to work.
Keep interfering and Ill let you kill me before I mate him.
Von Byrnes eyes narrowed, but the man couldnt argue. Both
parties did have to be willing in order for the bond to form. Sully was
more than willing, but he would rather die than cause Samuel pain.
Some privacy wouldnt hurt either. It wasnt like this was the
only time in his life that Sully had performed in front of others, but
doing it willingly versus being forced were two different things.
Do not push me, Sullivan.
Sullys jaw almost dropped when Von Byrne gestured with his
head and the three men walked to the far side of the room. He really
hadnt expected that to work.
Will this work?
Sully glanced at Samuel to see him holding a small tube of lube.
Yeah. He frowned in confusion. They were in a dungeon, werent
they? Where did you find that?
Samuel kept his lips pressed together until he had climbed up onto
the stone slab. He leaned down close to whisper. The blond-haired
vampire dropped it on the floor and kicked it over to me.
Blond-haired Cameron?
Samuel nodded.
Now, why in the hell would he do that? Sully lifted his head and
tried to spot the other vampire, but the three men had moved beyond
his line of vision. He didnt know why Cameron was providing them
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mate. Although, why Von Byrne would care if they eased the way for
Samuel, Sully didnt know. As evil as the man was, he would think
Von Byrne would enjoy the pain Samuel would go through if claimed
without lube.
Have you ever stretched yourself out, Samuel?
Samuels face flushed as he nodded, putting color back into his
cheeks.
Good. Sully grinned. I want you to straddle my chest.
The frown was back between Samuels eyes, but he did as Sully
directed. Sully blew out a heavy breath when Samuels semihard cock
bounced in front of his face. Even as he breathed out, his breath
blowing over Samuels cock, it hardened, coming to life right before
Sullys eyes.
You like that, baby? he asked before blowing again, this time
with a little more force. Sully could feel his own cock reacting to
Samuels presence, hardening and starting to ache.
Yeyeah.
Lube up your fingers, Samuel. Get yourself ready. I want your
ass good and stretched for me when its time.
Samuels breathing hitched, his eyes dilating. The sweet smell of
his arousal permeated the air. Samuels fingers shook as he ripped the
tube of lube open and squirted some out on his fingers. He dropped
the packet down on the slab next to Sully then reached back behind
him.
Sully knew the exact moment Samuels fingers started to stretch
his ass out. The mans eyes widened and a small moan fell from his
lips. Thats it, baby. Get yourself nice and stretched. Sully tried to
draw in a deep breath, but his body felt like it was going to explode
when Samuel moved, his body brushing over the top of Sullys aching
cock.
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Samuels eyes widened even more than they had before. His
movements were awkward and jerky as he pushed up onto his knees
and leaned his hips down toward Sully.
Sully kept his eyes locked with Samuels as he stuck out his
tongue and licked away the drops of pre-cum pooling on the head of
Samuels cock.
Samuels hips twitched.
Sully grinned as he did it again, stroking his tongue over the
bulbous head and down around the edge of the crown. Samuels
breathing increased, his breaths coming out in little rapid pants. His
hips started jerking.
Do you like that, baby?
Cocoa-brown eyes dazed with lust blinked down at him.
Sully grinned. Then youre going to love this. He tilted his head
and engulfed Samuels straining cock down his throat, swallowing as
much of it as he could get in his mouth at that angle. Samuels highpitched cry echoes through the room, the sound a delight to Sullys
ears. He wanted Samuel mindless with passion.
Sully used his throat muscles to milk Samuels erection. He traced
the veins of Samuels cock with his tongue, his cheeks hollowing. He
sucked hard, fast, and ferociously. His head bobbed back and forth,
taking Samuel deeper down his throat as Samuel leaned heavier into
him, his knees beginning to shake.
With their eyes focused on each other, Sully pulled his lips tight
over the head of Samuels cock. He licked a path up one side of
Samuels thick erection before swallowing him down, teasing and
stroking Sullys cock.
Sully groaned as he felt the cock in his mouth swell. Samuel cried
out as his cum splashed down the back of Sullys throat. Sully pressed
his face into Samuels groin, drinking down every last drop, and then
pulled back, lapping at the head until Samuel twitched.
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Sullys head cocked to the side. Do you want this, Samuel?

I do. I just Samuels eyes dropped as he shrugged.
Look at me, mate.
Samuels eyes were hesitant as he raised them to meet Sullys.
I want this, Samuel. I want this more than anything Ive ever
wanted in my life. And I dont care if I have only a few minutes with
you as my mate or a few centuries. I want to know I experienced the
wonder of having you as mine before I die.
Samuels eyes watered, tears slowly trailing down his ashen face.
Do you mean that?
Sully smiled at the light he could see coming to life in Samuels
beautiful eyes. I mean it, Samuel. You are my mate, and I will love
you in this world and the next.
A half sob burst from Samuels lips before he fell against Sullys
chest. I love you so much, Samuel cried. I never thought you
would Im not a vampire so I didnt think you would everbut you
did and now I thought I had lost you once before and I wanted to
die, but youre here now and Im going to lose you before
Youre not going to lose me, Samuel. There was a hard edge to
Sullys voice as he replied, pressing his lips against the top of
Samuels head. Youre never going to lose me.
Sully almost swallowed his tongue when Samuel suddenly sat up,
his hips lifting into the air before coming back down, Sullys cock
sliding between his ass cheeks.
Oh, fuck! Sullys entire body clenched as Samuel sank down on
his cock until nothing remained between them, not even a slip of air.
Sweet, sweet baby.
Had anything ever felt so good?
Samuel moved a fraction of an inch, and Sully thought his entire
body was going to seize. Thats it, Samuel, fuck yourself on my
cock. Let me feel you, Sully said, concentrating on keeping his seed
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edge that he could see the jagged rocks at the bottom. Sully was
fighting with all his might not to come.
Samuel took in deep and ragged breaths, biting hard into his
bottom lip. He looked pensive, as if trying to decide something
important.
Samuel! Sully shouted as Samuel slammed back, taking every
last inch of Sullys thick cock up his ass. Samuel ignored Sullys
surprised protest as he slammed back once more. He began to rock
back and forth on his hand and knees.
Be mine, Samuel, Sully whispered into Samuels mouth as his
tongue traced along Samuels bottom lip. Let me claim you.
Yes. It was that easy.
When his body dropped down, Sully nibbled his way over
Samuels neck before sinking his fangs in deep. The sweet taste of
Samuels blood hit him like a freight train. His thrusts increased in
both speed and intensity as his mouth pulled on Samuels neck. He
didnt start out slow, instead going straight to pounding into Samuel
as fast and as hard as he could.
Damn, you are so responsive, Sully whispered as he pulled his
fangs free and began to move, thrusting his hips up, driving his cock
deep inside Samuels ass. It was maddening. His body shivered with
his lovers touch, his kiss, and his very presence. Sully wanted to sink
inside of Samuel and never resurface.
It was the greatest feeling ever.
But he needed just a bit more.
He didnt know if the words would mean anything to the powers
that be if the ancient ritual wasnt performed as it had been with
Prince Dominic and Danny, but he had to try. He wanted more than
just a mating bond with Samuel.
He wanted forever, and then maybe a little more.
I accept you, Samuel Erickson, as my mate from here to
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upon my life to protect you from all harm and put your life above my
own.
Samuels eye filled.
Do you, Samuel Erickson, accept me as your mate from here to
eternity? Do you swear upon your life to give me life and take into
yourself the life that I give you?
Yeyes, Samuel whispered.
Then take from me, Samuel. Sully tilted his head back. From
this time forward, may our souls remain entwined with each other for
all eternity, not even to be separated in death. May the blood we share
give life to each other, and may the power of both keep us safe.
The seconds ticked by faster than light, and yet as slow as a
breath. Would Samuel accept this final thing, this bond that would
maybe stand the test of time? Did he want forever?
Samuel! Sully shouted when Samuel leaned forward and licked
at the knife wound in his neck, swiping away the thin trail of blood
with his tongue.
Something deep inside of Sully snapped into place when he felt
his life thread intertwining with Samuels. No longer would he be
alone. His heart wouldnt ache with loneliness.
Samuel was his.
The look in Samuels eyes stole the breath from Sullys lungs. In
that span of time, that single moment, Sully would have given Samuel
his soul if he had asked for it. Samuel looked at him as if Sully was
his whole world.
Samuels fingers ghosted over Sullys face, his lips slowly
capturing Sullys. Sully growled softly as he allowed Samuel to kiss
him. Sully opened, finally tasting man and desire as Samuels tongue
swept through his mouth, making him want things he thought he
would never be allowed to have.
Sully gasped when Samuel lifted up and then pushed back down
on Sullys cock. Sweat trickled down Sullys body as he thrust into
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mind splintered as his cock exploded, pulling his balls so tight up to

his body as they emptied that Sully thought they would stay that way
permanently.
Samuel cried out as cum coated the space between them before he
collapsed down on top of Sully.
Youre mine now, Samuel, Sully whispered in his mind, praying
that they had been granted that special connection.
And youre mine, Samuel whispered right back. He brushed his
lips over Sullys and then gave him the greatest smile Sully had ever
witnessed in his life. Forever.
Sully swallowed past the tears clogging his throat. Forever and a
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Chapter Twelve
Im ready to go home now. Samuel used the same mental link
Sully had used to talk to him. He knew Danny could talk to Dominic
in that manner, and he knew Sully and Dominic could talk the same
way. He just never expected to have the same bond.
He was glad they did.
I need to get out of these chains, baby.
Samuel winced as he lifted up just enough that Sullys softening
cock slid from his ass. They both moaned at the sensation. Samuel
hated to lose the connection to his mate, but the telepathy helped.
I think I can get you out of them, but its going to be fast,
Samuel warned. The second they figure out what were doing, they
are going to be on us.
Sully drew in a deep breath and then nodded. I know, but its the
only way, Samuel. Ill die before I let him abuse you again.
Except for his brother, Samuel couldnt remember the last time
someone had cared for him like Sully did. Hell, no one had ever cared
for him like Sully did. He was the first one good thing in Samuels
life.
In case I didnt say it before, Samuel said even though he knew
he had. I want to spend forever with you.
Youll get it, Sully replied without missing a beat.
Samuel stiffened when he heard movement behind him. He lifted
his head and glanced back over his shoulder. His father was moving
toward them. Garcina walked right behind him. Cameron just stood
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Time to go, Sully. Samuel turned. Using his body to block the
view, he reached up and pulled on the chains holding Sully down to
the stone slab. His heart started beating faster as he pulled and pulled
and nothing happened.
Just as he heard footsteps stop behind him, the chains snapped.
Samuel roared as he jumped up, landing on his feet between Sullys
legs. He used the flat stone slab to launch himself at his father.
Samuel wished that he had his stakes or his sword, but when he
swung at his father and four deep tears appeared in the mans
immaculate suit, he realized he didnt need a weapon to fight with.
He was a weapon.
Screams of pain and horror filled the chamber, drowned out only
by the roars of two very pissed off vampires. Samuel swiped at his
father again and again, all the anger and rage and hurt he had bottled
up since the day of his birth came rushing out.
When his father went down and soldiers swarmed into the room,
Samuel growled and turned to face the new threat. When two of the
soldiers headed in Sullys direction, Samuel put himself between the
enemy and his mate, hissing as he flashed his newfound claws.
Touch my mate and die! It wasnt an idle threat. He would kill
anyone that touched a hair on Sullys head.
The two men froze and then slowly raised their hands in a
submissive gesture, backing up until the hit the edge of the stairs. And
then they just stood there, watching Samuel warily.
Samuel took a step back, and then another and another until he
could feel Sullys fingers brush his. Mate?
Im okay, Samuel, Sully said out loud. That asshole with your
father got in a good shot to my ribs before I ripped his head off. Im
just a little winded.
Samuel desperately wanted to look, but he refused to take his eyes
off the soldiers standing near the stairs leading out of the chamber.
Instead, he took another step back until he could crouch down in front
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We still need to get past those guards.

Samuel saw Sullys head out of the corner of his eyes as the man
leaned forward and looked around him. When Sully started laughing,
Samuel turned and looked at his mate, confused by his amusement.
He got it that he was supposed to be some sort of super soldier thing
but he didnt find it amusing at all to be in a fight. In fact, hed prefer
if he could avoid them.
Sully?
Relax, love. Sully nodded his head toward the men standing
there. Thats our rescue.
Samuels eyebrows shot up as he looked back at the two massive
men. Them? His lip curled back in warning when one of the men
smirked at him. He could take them.
Reece, Marcus, Sully called out. Meet my mate, Samuel.
The man with the collar-length wavy black hair tipped his hand,
nodding. The other man just arched an eyebrow. Samuel knew
instantly that he was a vampire. He had that haughty way about them
that all vampires seemed to have.
I thought you said Samuel was human, Reece said.
He is, Sully replied. But hes something else, too.
What?
Mine. One word, one simple word with four letters in it and
Samuel melted. He scooted back until he felt Sullys arms wrap
around him.
Samuel kept his eyes locked on the men across the room, not
trusting them one damn bit, and then tilted his head to the side, giving
Sully access to his throat.
Sam
Dont make me hurt you!
Sullys warm chuckle floated through his mind as sharp fangs
pierced his skin. Samuel groaned, his body tightening as Sully fed
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by feeding a vampire, he would have laughed himself silly, and then

maybe kicked them for saying something so horribly wrong.
Now, he could think of very few things that brought him more
pleasure than the feel of Sully fangs embedded in his throat, drawing
life giving blood from him.
Hey, how are you? Sully asked once he had extracted his fangs
and licked the bite wound closed. Are you hurt anywhere?
Samuel glanced up into the face staring down at him with such
love and concern, and, as much as his body ached and his stomach
turned with the smell of the blood spilled in the room, his soul
lightened. Im perfect.
****
Samuel growled as he swatted Dannys hand away from his
mouth. Would you knock it off?
I just want to feel them.
Feel your own damn fangs, Samuel snapped as he moved his
head back away from his brother. These are mine.
Danny snickered as he leaned back against the headboard of the
bed they were stretched out on. Bet you never thought youd say
that.
That much was true.
Samuel shrugged. Its not so bad.
Did the doc say whether you have the vampire gene or not?
Samuel nodded. I do.
So? Dannys eyes rounded purposely. Are you going to have
Sully covert you?
Maybe, one day. Right now, Im still trying to get used to all the
changes Im already experiencing.
And there were a lot of them.
Samuel rolled over onto his back and stared up at the ceiling.
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feed from him. He says he can feel our bond strengthening every time
I do it.
Yeah, Dominic says the same thing. Personally, I think its just a
kink thing for them.
No, Samuel and Sully had discovered an entirely different kink,
one that surprised both of them. Samuel smiled as he glanced at the
thick wrought iron headboard, remembering how sexy Sully had
looked handcuffed to the solid bars.
They had searched for two weeks to find a bed Sully couldnt
break in the throes of passionafter breaking three of them. The
results had been spectacular. Samuels ass still ached from the
previous nights activities.
Samuel tilted his head back when the bedroom door opened. His
heart skipped a beat when Sully walked into the room, heading
straight for him. The man didnt even say a word. He just leaned
down and captured Samuels mouth in a kiss that curled his toes and
nearly set the sheets on fire. By the time he lifted his head, Samuel
could barely breathe.
Sullys fingers brushed over his cheek, the mans eyebrows
pulling low as his expression grew serious. I need you to come down
to Dominics office.
Dread stole the lighthearted feeling Samuel had been basking in.
He rolled over to his stomach and then pushed himself up into a
kneeling position.
Why?
Dominic and Prince Zacarius need to speak to you.
A deathly chill wrapped around Samuel, making him shiver.
Theyre not going to sell me, are they?
What? Sully shouted. No! He stood, rubbing his hand down
over his face before glancing at Danny. Can I have a moment with
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Samuel blinked in surprise at Sullys formal address. He never

referred to Danny in that manner unless they were in front of others.
They werent. They were in their own bedroom.
Danny got up without word and left the room, the door closing
quietly behind him.
Do you remember what happened when we were in your fathers
dungeon? Sully asked as he sat down on the side of the bed. Do you
remember the words we spoke to each other?
Samuel nodded. Remember them? He couldnt forget them. In his
mind, the words they spoken to each other had been as good as
marriage vows.
There are a lot of things that go into that ancient ritual. Due to
our circumstances, I didnt think it would work, but it seems that I
was wrong. Part of the ritual requires that we claim each other in front
of witnesses including the prince of another coven. Since your father
was there as well as Garcina and Cameron, we fulfilled that part of
the ritual. We also exchanged blood during sex, as is required by the
ritual.
Why is this ritual so important?
Because it binds us together in a way that goes back thousands of
years. No one, not even a prince of a coven, can separate us. We are
mated for all eternity and no one can take that away from us. No one
can take you away from me. Ever.
Sullys words were spoken so vehemently that Samuel had to
believe them. He blew out the breath he didnt know he had been
holding. When I thought I had killed you, II didnt want to live. I
wanted to be wherever you were. I cant go back to that.
Oh, baby. Samuel yelped when he was suddenly picked up and
settled in Sullys lap. Now, you listen to me, Samuel Erickson. We
are mated, bonded deeper than even most paranormal matings. Our
souls have entwined. No matter where we go, here or in the hereafter,
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Samuel sighed as he keened into his mate, drawing in a deep

breath to fill his lungs with Sullys heady scent. It calmed him as it
had since the day they met. He stroked his hand down the mans
chest, rubbing the side of his face against his shirt.
I need you, Sully.
Samuels eyes fluttered closed when he felt Sullys fingers twine
in his hair. A moment later, the mans lips pressed against the top of
his head. Not nearly as much as I need you, Samuel.
Samuel couldnt think of a thing that Sully needed from him, but
he wasnt going to argue with the man. He opened his eyes and tilted
his head back. I guess wed better head on down to Dominics office,
huh?
Sullys mouth split into a grin. Its not a good idea to keep your
prince waiting. They get testy. Sully set Samuel on his feet and then
stood. Get your vest, baby.
Samuels eyebrows peaked. Am I going to need it?
You should never assume you wont. A warrior is always
prepared for anything.
Samuel rolled his eyes when Sully reached into the nightstand and
grabbed a tube of lube, sliding it into his pocket.
Like I saidSully grinned, wiggling his eyebrows until Samuel
laughed always prepared.
Samuel laughed as he grabbed his vest off the dresser and pulled it
on. He took the hood Sully held out to him and slid it on over the vest,
zipping it up halfway. He needed to be able to get to his stakes
quickly.
He smiled and took the hand Sully held out to him, following the
man out of their bedroom and down the hallway.
As they passed a painting being rehung on the wall, Samuel
couldnt help but stare. Dominic had been so pissed when he found
out that Samuel had destroyed the antique wooden frames on the
paintings. There had been a little damage to the panting, but Sully
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Not to worry love, Sully whispered in his mind. Thats a

replica. Dominic had the real ones locked away in his vault.
Is he still mad at me?
I wouldnt bring it up anytime soon.
Samuel winced. That was a yes.
When they reached Dominics office, Samuel felt hesitation slow
his steps. Whos in there? He could hear voices from inside the
large gentlemens study.
Come on, love. Sully tugged until Samuel started walking
again.
Samuels heartbeat seemed to be on hold as he stepped inside the
room. It settled and started to beat again when he saw Danny sitting
on Dominics lap as the large man lounged in a chair in the sitting
area in front of the fireplace. Dominic would never allow Danny to be
anywhere he wasnt safe.
As Sully pulled him toward the sitting area, Samuels eyes darted
to the other occupants in the room. A low growl ripped from his chest
when he saw Cameron standing beside Prince Zacarius. He reached
into his hoody to grab a stake.
No! Samuel looked up Sully in confusion when the man
grabbed his wrist. No, baby. Put it away.
But His eyes went to the man standing across the room again.
Please, Prince Zacarius said as he stood, bowing slightly, which
was weird in itself. What prince in his right mind would bow to him?
Give us a chance to explain.
Samuel glanced at the others in the room only to find them all
staring right back at him. There was a hesitant breath in the air almost
as if everyone was waiting to see what he would do.
If he comes near Sully, hes a dead man.
Fair enough. Prince Zacarius nodded, and then waved his hand
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Samuel made sure he placed himself between Sully and the man
that had betrayed them. He didnt understand why Cameron wasnt in
chainsor dead.
Samuel preferred dead.
First, Dominic said, we want to let you know that your father
has been taken to council headquarters. Once he heals from his
injuries, he will stand trial for the things hes done.
I apologize for not killing him, Samuel said. I wont make that
mistake again.
Dominics jaw dropped. Samuel, its not your responsibility to
administer justice to Von Byrne.
He tried to hurt Sully. That was all the reason Samuel needed.
Dominic stared.
Samuels eyes slid to the tall, brown-haired man standing behind
Prince Zacarius. If he remembered right, the man was a wolf-shifter
and the princes royal consort. His mate.
I like him, the man said.
Of course you do, darling. The prince patted his mates hand.
He speaks to your inner beast.
Devlin snorted. You speak to my inner beast, my love. He speaks
to my sense of fair play.
Dominic drew Samuels attention when he cleared his throat. As
I was saying, your father will stand trial for the things he does. I
suspect that the council will want you and Danny to testify to what
you both know. Are you okay with that?
Can Sully come with me?
Dominic blinked as if surprised. Of course. He is your mate.
Then I am fine with it.
Dominic nodded. Ill let you know when the council contacts
us.
Thank you. Samuel started to stand, but Sully pulled him back
down. What? he asked as he looked up at his mate.
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Damn.
He was hoping to skip this part.
Cameron didnt betray us, Samuel.
Samuel heard Sullys words, but he didnt believe them. He
works for my father.
No, Prince Zacarius said, he actually works for me.
Samuel was confused. Hes your security lieutenant.
True, but he was on a mission when you met up with him, sent
by me.
What sort of mission?
The secret kind.
Prince Zacarius waved his hand. Samuel watched as Cameron
leaned walked over to the sideboard, coming back a moment later
with a silver boxthe same ornate silver box he had seen his father
with. He set it down on the coffee table in front of his prince.
Prince Zacarius pulled a key out of his pocket and unlocked the
box, flipping the lid back. He didnt pull the book out, but he did pull
the red silk back, revealing the ancient tome.
This book has been a myth my entire life, and Im older than
most. No one ever believed it was real until recently. I started to
receive reports that your father was looking for it, and then when we
raided the compound where Jasper was being held, we found
indication that your father might have found it.
What is it? Samuel asked.
Its a book of ancient rituals, forbidden rituals.
Everyone seemed so serious and Samuel didnt understand why.
And?
Most of the ancient rituals are forbidden to us because of how
dangerous they are. And very few people know how to perform then
anyway.
My father seemed to.
And that is why I sent Cameron in. We needed to get that book
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very small handful of people that can actually perform these ancient
rituals. In the wrong handsincluding your fathersthese rituals
could destroy the paranormal world.
Samuel shivered with a chill that he suspected no one felt but him.
Then why not destroy it?
Because there are also rituals in there that work for the greater
good and it would be a travesty to destroy them. Prince Zacarius
gestured to Dominic and Danny. The ritual we used to save Dannys
life when he was poisoned, bonding him to his prince, is one of the
rituals in that book.
Its the same ritual we used, baby, Sully said.
Samuels shoulders slumped. So, we cant destroy it.
Prince Zacarius shook his head. No, but it will be under lock and
key.
And him? Samuel nodded toward Cameron.
He was under orders, Samuel, Dominic insisted.
To make me believe I had killed Sully?
Cameron sighed, his shoulders dropping. You were in danger
from Von Byrne. I knew he was coming. I just didnt know when. I
was trying to get you out of there.
You could have just said something.
Cameron was under orders not to tell anyone of his mission. If
word got out that this book actually existed, paranormals the world
over would be searching for it. He had to stay undercover until he had
that book.
Samuel couldnt fault their logic, but he wasnt quite ready to let
go of his anger. That doesnt explain why he
The rest of Samuels words were muffled under Sullys hand.
Baby, let it go. It all worked out in the end.
Quite right, Sullivan, Prince Zacarius replied. Weve gotten the
book away from Prince Von Byrne before anyone could learn of it.
Von Byrne has been captured and will now stand trial for the things
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You believe it is over? Samuel asked.

The princes smile was rueful. Im afraid I am far too old to
believe things are over until they are truly over. When I witness
Prince Laurent Von Byrnes head leave his shoulders, I will believe it
is over.
Id be happy to take care of it for you. Samuel didnt hold one
ounce of guilt for his words. Von Byrne had stopped being his father
long before the man sold him as a blood slave. And after the things he
had done to the worldparanormal and humanending the mans
existence wouldnt be a hardship.
While I appreciate the sentiment, Samuel, the prince replied, I
believe it is best if this is handled by the council. There are those out
there that still follow your father, and we would not want them
coming after you or Danny.
Samuel knew the prince was right. So, now what? Do we just go
on with our lives and pretend this never happened or what?
I believe Prince Zacarius glanced at Dominic.
I believe, Dominic said, that Sully intends to train you to be a
warrior.
Samuels heart jumped as he swung around to look at his mate.
Really?
Something happened to you when we mated, Samuel, something
special. Just like something happened to Danny. Sully smiled as he
stroked his fingers through Samuels curls, but it was almost a sad
smile. Just like Danny is different because he mated with Dominic,
you are different because you mated with me.
What does that mean?
How do you feel about helping me be Prince Dominics secondin-command?
Samuels eyes rounded. Can we do that?
Sully smiled as he waved his hand toward Dominic. Ask our
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Dominic was smiling when Samuel turned to look at him. I once

asked Sully to be Dannys guardian, his Sssari, because I trusted no
one more to keep my mate safe. I cant think of anyone that would
want more at Sullys side keeping Danny safe as well as my entire
coven. I have no doubt that you will be an excellent warrior.
Samuels eyes burned a little as he turned back to his mate,
leaning into Sullys side. I guess Im going to be sticking around
then.
I should hope so, mate. Sully brushed their lips together. You
promised me forever and day.

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