Vampires and werewolves are natural enemies. Therefore, Andre has no regrets about killing Raúl, the Alpha of the Wintermane pack, who plans to attack the Crimson Cathedral nightclub, revealing the presence of vampires to the human world. When Sand learns of his brother's murder, he debates seeking revenge because he hates Raúl, who backed their father when he forced Sand out of the pack for being gay. Then, he discovers that Estebe, the new Alpha, plans to continue Raúl's mission. Things come to a head when Sand, a bodyguard, escorts a client's daughter to the nightclub and the club's owner tells Andre to find out why Sand is there. Despite their differences, instant lust drives Andre into Sand's bed-but not before they agree to work together to stop Estebe. Can they successfully end Estebe's existence -- and survive? And, will their relationship stand a chance as lust turns to an attraction that defies the belief that they are supposed to be mortal enemies?

Unnatural Allies

Knowing he’d better get moving, he stood, went into the bathroom, and not too much later dressed for the night. As the club wasn’t open, he opted for jeans instead of slacks, and a sweatshirt rather than his usual button-down one. He debated taking his car and decided against it. Going out to the balcony, he stood in the shadows so that no one could see him, went invisible, and took flight. In less than two minutes, he was at the back door of the club. He unlocked it, went inside, dealt with the security box, and walked up to Thorin’s office.


Sand, sprawled casually in one of the chairs, was the only person in the office when Andre entered.


“This is how you play security guard?” Andre asked with a grin.


Sand saluted him, replying, “I wish.”


“Giving his friends a tour of the club.”


“I hope they didn’t give you any grief,” Andre said.


“Let’s say they didn’t threaten my life and leave it at that.”


Chapter 20