Vampire Prisoner

Jonathan had kept his presence shielded as he watched-looking for an opportunity to strike but also assessing this woman . . . Allena who had apparently broken rank with the other wolf to come and rescue this girl. A girl who was not even her own.The Vampire Prince could not talk much about her from this distance, only that her hair was dark, stuck to her face and scalp in places with blood-her own or a demon's, Jonathan didn't know. Allena was tall not more than him and powerfully built-the range and aim of her arrows was something to be admired.Jonathan moved closer, stepping over the dead, ignoring the calls of despair that surrounded him. His eyes were on one person . . . One person who was now slowly moving away from the battle, protecting the girl and helping her to limp back away from the fight.Well, that wouldn't do . . .His fingers came up in a flourish, his thumb holding his middle finger in place before it flicked outward, sending a jolt of energy towards the girl. She

He felt Allen stiffen against him before the woman body went boneless in his arms—the magic winding its way through her mind and body, twisting her to Adom desires. And then the Vampire Prince felt those strong sweaty arms come around him, holding him close as a mouth and nose nuzzled against his neck. Jonathan ran his fingers over smooth skin and firm muscle, before pulling the other woman in enough to take her lips with his own.The Vampire wasn't entirely certain what he'd expected, perhaps a burning passion or the impatience of youth, but Allena was . . . soft. Unsure and gentle as she slowly explored Jonathan mouth. Her fingers tenderly cupped the Vampire's face, fingers stroking the skin at the back of Jonathan neck.They finally came up for air. Jonathan swallowed unconsciously as he took in the small, contented smile that played Allena face. They learned in close together, foreheads resting against each other. They stood there for a beat, just holding one another, and Jonatha

"That was . . .""The best of your life," Jonathan answered with a low laugh.Allena smiled. "Yeah, probably," she said, and the Vampire Prince eyes narrowed. He'd said the wrong thing, he realized. He'd reminded Allena of the young woman's fear that this was a one-time occurrence.Jonathan sat up, looking down at the pale unmarked skin of his Alpha woman lover. "I'm glad you enjoyed that, because we'll be doing it quite often from now on."Allena froze, her blinking eyes meeting the Vampire Prince gaze. "I thought—""I know what you thought, Allena," he said quickly. "You thought I would use you and then discard you—perhaps plan a trap for your brethren with you at the center of my nefarious plans." He paused and the Alpha woman looked vaguely uncomfortable with his words which mean that she'd at least contemplated the idea and Jonathan rolled his eyes. "No, Allena. There will be no ransoms, no traps, no escape.""Why?""I like you, Allena. I like you enough to offer you this little

"We wished to remove the Clan power over us, not kill every single wolf," Boss had said softly, and Jonathan blinked slowly as he realized that they were all looking towards him for an answer.The other man brow was raised as though he knew that Jonatan hadn't been paying attention, while the vampire empty gaze was plastered to her glass. He didn't agree—at least outwardly—on the matter, but her silence spoke volumes.Jonathan had heard these rumblings in recent months, but this was the first time that any of the leaders had actually said something to him about it. "We are on the verge of winning this war. All clans will fall in but a few short months."Which was true. The Demons that served him were already well underway in their efforts to take down the protective magics around Clan. Once those last shields fell, there would be nothing standing between his forces and the complete destruction of the warewolf. That had always been the goal, but now those who'd signed the contract were

"Pure blood," a second voice whispered, and Allena looked to the side, his gaze finding a dark-haired vampire.Man, he remembered. The Vampire clan leader he and Boss taken over after former leader had sacrificed herself in tribute to Lucifer. She'd never actually met them, even before the war had broken out, but she was aware of the vampire's physical prowess as well as his considerable influence in the downward.Boss fangs dropped as a snarl ripped from his mouth. "Wolf!"The vampires came at her, but Jonathan appeared as if stepping from mist before Allena, sweeping his hand and throwing them back into a wall. The picture that had hung there along with the side table both split open at the impact and whatever glass decorations that had sat upon the table shattered as well. Another man that Allena had failed to notice sped towards the vampire's side, his face worried.Allena brow furrowed as she recognized the other man-but it couldn't be him . . ."Man?" the man asked anxiously as