Chapter 12

I moved on instinct. My sword was in my hand and blue fire lit up the room.

“That answers my question,” the vampire said. He remained seated, seemingly unconcerned that I was prepared to remove his head from his body. “I would suggest you take a seat. It wasn’t easy to find you or get you here and we have much to talk about.”

“I do not talk to vampires.”

He smiled, showing fangs. His hand came up and he flicked his fingers. Murdock stood from the table and left the room with the man who showed me in.

This gave me a minute to observe the vampire. The fact he was the most gorgeous man alive shouldn’t affect me, but it did. I had to remind myself that vampires were designed this way. They tempted their prey with staggering sexuality. I was not immune.

“You are coming into your power,” he said.

He knew who I was. This was not good. I remained in my fighter’s stance, ready for the coming battle.

“Tara.” My name was a caress on his lips. “I have known who you are, what you are, and where yo