Lahat ng Kabanata ng Vampires Don't Give Love Bites: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

As Elena and Fern disappeared into the crowd, Lily closed her eyes once more, losing herself in the music. The alcohol buzzed through her veins, lowering her guard just enough to let her truly enjoy the moment.That's when she felt it, a presence behind her, radiating heat and an unmistakable aura of power. Strong hands gripped her hips, pulling her back against a solid chest. Lily's breath caught in her throat, her eyes flying open as her body instinctively moved in tandem with her mysterious dance partner."You," she whispered, though she couldn't possibly have heard herself over the music. But somehow, she knew. This was the stranger from before, the one whose gaze had set her blood on fire.His hips ground against hers, their bodies moving as one to the pulsing beat. Lily's heart raced, a mix of exhilaration and trepidation coursing through her. Part of her screamed to pull away, to find Elena and Fern, to retreat to safety. But a stronger, more primal part kept her rooted to the

"Elena," Lily started, her voice low and warning. "Don't do anything rash."Caspian's fingers tightened slightly on her back. "Perhaps we should continue this conversation somewhere more private," he suggested, his voice smooth as silk but with an underlying edge.Lily's heart raced. The sensible part of her knew Elena was right to be wary. But another part, a wilder, more reckless part, wanted to follow Caspian anywhere he led.Lily inhaled deeply, the scent of whiskey and Caspian's intoxicating cologne mingling in her senses. She closed her eyes for a moment, trying to clear her head. When she opened them, she caught Elena's gaze - a mixture of concern and frustration evident in her friend's dark eyes."Elena's right," Lily sighed, her voice tinged with reluctance. "It's getting late. We have to be up early."She turned to face Caspian, acutely aware of how close they were standing. His silver eyes seemed to pierce right through her, making her feel exposed and vulnerable."I'm sorr

Sunlight streamed through the kitchen window, casting a warm glow on the wooden table where Lily sat across from her mother. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the scent of buttered toast, creating an illusion of normalcy that did nothing to calm Lily's frayed nerves."So, how was your night out?" her mother asked, her tone casual as she stirred honey into her tea.Lily's fingers tightened around her mug. "It was nice," she replied, forcing a smile. "I needed it."She could feel her mother's eyes on her, studying her with the intensity that came from years of both maternal instinct and magical prowess. Lily took a sip of coffee, hoping the bitter liquid would steady her racing heart."That's good, dear," her mother said, her voice softening. "You work so hard. It's important to unwind sometimes."Lily nodded, not trusting herself to speak. She could still feel the ghost of Caspian's touch on her skin, and could still hear the low timbre of his voice in her ear. She shiver

The coffee shop's ambiance shifted as Caspian and Damien settled into a secluded corner booth. The rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the underlying scent of old wood and leather, creating an atmosphere thick with history and secrets.Damien leaned forward, his silver eyes glinting with curiosity. "So, brother," he began, his voice low and smooth, "care to enlighten me about your enchanting little witch?"Caspian's fingers traced the rim of his cup, his expression unreadable. "Her name is Lily," he replied, his tone carefully neutral. "That's all I know."But even as the words left his lips, Caspian felt a stirring deep within. The memory of Lily's fiery hair, her emerald eyes flashing with defiance, sent a jolt through his centuries-old heart. He could still feel the electricity of her power crackling against his skin.Damien's eyebrow arched skeptically. "Just Lily? Come now, Caspian. I've known you for centuries. I can see there's more to this story."Caspian's eyes f

The pulsing lights of the bar assaulted Lily's senses as she stepped inside, the scent of sweat, alcohol, and something darker – something supernatural – filling her nostrils. She made her way to the bar, her heart pounding in rhythm with the bass that thrummed through the floor."Strawberry daiquiri," she called to the bartender, her voice barely audible over the music. As she waited, her eyes scanned the crowd, searching for a familiar face she both longed for and dreaded to see.The cool glass pressed into her hand, and Lily took a long sip, the sweetness of the drink doing little to calm her nerves. That's when she caught it – a scent that made her magic surge beneath her skin. Sandalwood and midnight. Vampire. Caspian."I didn't expect to see you here again so soon," a smooth voice purred in her ear, sending shivers down her spine.Lily turned, coming face to face with Caspian's piercing silver eyes. "I didn't expect to be here," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.Ca