Phil gave a slight shake of his head before following her. He was pursued by gunshots as he crossed the sill. He grimaced in pain as a bullet skimmed his shoulder and muttered an expletive under his breath when the subsequent shot hit the wolf. She made a high-pitched whine as she rolled over onto her back and then laid still.Phil immediately grabbed the wolf in his arms and continued running without stopping. He would have taken them to one of his strongholds if it weren't for the silver, which sapped his strength and prevented him from doing so. Given the circumstances, all he could do was continue running.After traveling a few more miles, he arrived at a building that appeared to have been abandoned. He kicked through the door and ducked inside. After pausing, he looked around the dimly lit interior. It appeared as though the building had been used as a storehouse at one time. After removing a drop cloth that had been soiled with oil from a nearby counter, he laid it out on the g
If there was a chance that she had left the door open, she would bite the inside of her lower lip. She had no choice but to refrain from putting Phil in such jeopardy. After being gone for such a long time, it was highly improbable that anyone was looking for him, and no one would have expected him to be here. Still … She was chewing on her thumbnail while her stomach made a loud rumbling sound the whole time. It would be quite some time before he awoke. Darn it. She was unable to go till the sun went down.She heaved a sigh of aggravation as she reached for a book on the shelf, removed it, brushed off the dust, and thought to herself that it was a shame she couldn't just devour the pages.Phil awoke just as the sun was beginning to set. A check to the left revealed that he was the only one sleeping in the bed. So, where was Gwen all this time? He sat up and took a deep sniff of the air. Just as he was beginning to feel tense, he heard the distant sound of her breathing coming from th
"What an incredible location this is!""Given the price that I paid for it, it certainly ought to be." He leaned in and gave the tip of her nose a kiss. "Would you like to see the rest?"“Sure.”After helping her to her feet, he guided her into a room that had dark wood paneling on the walls. The floor was covered with a forest-green carpet, and the one window in the room had matching drapes hanging on it. On either side of the window, there was a pair of bookcases that reached all the way up to the ceiling. Figurines made of brass depicting mounted knights, dragons, and other creatures might be found strewn around the shelves of books. In the far corner, there was a life-size wooden Sudanese replete with a warbonnet and a lance. The space was dominated by a big desk that only accommodated a single laptop computer. She took notice of the mini refrigerator in white that was situated next to the desk. There is no need to inquire as to the purpose of that. Gwen said, "I take it that you
While he was sitting next to her, he remarked that there was no point in being upset over something that couldn't be changed. But the fact of the matter was, once he got over his initial anxiety and shock, he found that he rather like it. "And you, how are you? You appreciate being a werewolf?"She shot his comments right back in his face. "'There is no point in wallowing in misery over something that cannot be changed.' This is how I came into the world.""So, when the moon is full, you essentially transform into a furry creature."She nodded."In what ways does it normally impact you? You didn't pull a Lon Chaney and start killing anything that walks on two legs the other night, so I'm going to assume you have at least some control over your behavior.“Yes. I've never had the overwhelming desire to go on a killing spree of any type, but I do feel the need to hunt, although it's usually just deer or rabbits and the occasional squirrel. Her cheeks became slightly flushed as she said t
When she realized that it was time to pay the piper, she let out a loud sigh that was followed by a trembling sound.Not that she was being negative about anything. There was no point in her pretending that she did not want Phil as much as he wanted her because he was without a doubt the most sexually alluring man she had ever encountered. It seemed only fair that she be given the opportunity to select her first boyfriend, considering that she was required to return home in the spring and accept the engagement to a guy she had no say in selecting. She was well aware that her father would not be pleased with her decision. And Noah would definitely be appalled to learn that his bride was not a virgin, but she did not care one way or the other about whether or not he approved of the situation.After then, a fresh idea came to her, and she grinned to herself quietly. When Noah found out that she was no longer virginal, it's possible that he might lose interest in her.Problem solved!She
to well up in her eyes, which she quickly blinked away. She had no idea that she would develop such a strong attraction to Phil. Her only idea was to disobey her father at that moment. Even if she couldn't pick her own husband, she could at least choose who would be her first lover on her own. She only realized, after it was too late, that she had been caught in her own trap. What had begun as a casual hookup had suddenly developed into something far more serious, at least on her end of the relationship. She quietly climbed out of bed and made her way towards the bathroom. The door was painted the same light blue as the walls, and there was no handle on it, so it was almost impossible to see it was there. She had no idea it was there until Phil interrupted their sexual activity last night and pointed it out to her. If he hadn't done so, she never would have realized it was there. The door was opened by a touch. After stepping beyond the threshold, she immediately locked the door behin
She peered at the liquid with mixed anticipation and loathing. After taking a deep breath, she lifted the cup to her lips. Warm or cold, the taste was very terrible, but the outcomes made the horrible taste worthwhile.Shuddering, she drained the glass in a single gulp, then hurled it into the flames.Only one bottle of the vampire’s blood remained. She would have to use it soon, or it would lose its effectiveness.Time was of the essence.Leaving Gwen to get ready and pack, Phil made a fast trip to a car rental office where he hired a late-model black Lexus. His next destination was a shopping center where he bought two huge luggage for Gwen and a smaller one for himself. He also picked up a case of bottled water, a family-sized bag of chips, and three dozen varied granola bars.Gwen was still folding their clothing when he returned.“Where are we going?” she inquired as she began placing her things in one of the luggage. It wasn’t easy, fitting everything Phil had purchased her into
When they approached their room, Phil proceeded to open the door using the keycard that he had previously inserted into the slot. He cast a cursory glance in every direction, expressing appreciation for the drapes that helped to darken the room."Nice place." Gwen repressed a yawn while she waited for Phil to lock the door, and then she entered the bedroom after he did.Phil remarked, "I don't want you to leave the room," as he set the suitcases down on the flat wooden bench that was located at the foot of the bed. "I'm sorry." "Not in any way, shape, or form. Understand?”Gwen acknowledged this with a nod before hurriedly donning her nightgown and climbing under the covers. After another five minutes, she had fallen asleep.Phil quickly disrobed before climbing into bed next to her and lying down. He kept his eyes on her until the dawn broke, and then he ran blindly into the abyss of forgetfulness.Gwen sat up, yawning. A quick peek to her right revealed that Phil had, as far as the