Staid vampire Armand Lyon knows what it means to be lonely. Yes, he had human acquaintances. But since he can't reveal what he is, he lives a solitary life.<br><br>Tino Verona is a new and very charismatic vampire in town. When he hunts in Armand's territory, Armand is not amused. Then Tino decides to rob the wealthy of the city. Armand catches him and, when Tino claims he's only playing Robin Hood, Armand points out he isn’t giving to the poor. The result? The pair, plus a vampire police detective who's onto Tino's thefts, band together to create shelters for the homeless.<br><br>As they do, the attraction between Armand and Tino grows. Has Armand finally found the one man who can make his life complete? Or will the appearance of a rogue vampire who preys on the homeless destroy any hope of happiness for the lonely vampire?

Lonely Vampire

::That was the most fantastic, incredible…:: Tino’s thought echoed in Armand’s mind several moments later.


::It was more than that,:: Armand replied the same way, smiling at the look of shock in Tino’s expression. ::I told you this would happen.::


“And I knew it would, but, damn,” Tino said aloud, his face alight with joy. “I never knew what pure happiness was until tonight.”


“Neither did I,” Armand replied. He kissed Tino, putting all the love into it that he felt for this wonderful man who was now his.


::I adore you,:: Tino said as he returned the kiss with gentle passion.


Tino broke the kiss, saying elatedly, “For us, that will be a very long time.”


Armand grinned. “A very, very long time. I wonder—” He eased off Tino, resting on one elbow, looking at him.


“What life will be like, a thousand years from now.”


Chapter 35