The Reaper's sons
he states, a little confused.
A wide grin spreads across my lips because, hell, I know why he's so uncomfortable about my scent. "It's because he claimed me," I whisper.
His grip on my hair loosens, and I can see an emotion flash in his eyes, but Claudius pushes it away as he leans to my neck. "They're watching me. I need to feed, I'm starving, but I can't touch what isn't mine. I knew Kieran, he saved my life, and I owe him even if I die, so please, scream as loud as you can as soon as you feel it, okay? I won't feed, I promise. I just need to draw a little blood," Claudius sounds like a frightened child.