"I thought about it and came to the conclusion that you need my help." 

"I need nothing from you," she said through clenched teeth, and pushed him out of the way. 

Ariana Mann, a part Vampire, born into a powerful Vampire-Otsukii family, struggles with her power and bloodlust, a side effect of having an alternate personality. As a means to subdue her powers so as not to cause harm to anyone, she willingly lets herself be bullied. Well, not until her Knight in shining armor comes along; or so, she thought. 

Brandon Daniels has never in his life met someone as spineless and weak as Ariana. Her inability to stand up for herself baffles him, but that isn't the only thing about her that does. He isn't sure what draws him to her: her stupidity, timidity or the unknown power she thinks she hides so well. 

She seems hopeless, but giving up on her is out of the question until he finds out why he is so drawn to her. With anger and despair, a dark flame is born within her that only he can tame, but can he save someone who doesn't want to be saved?

Taming The Ruthless Hybrid

Emily and Ariana said their goodbyes to Leila when they arrived at Ariana's front door. "We'll see at school tomorrow. You did well today, Anna. I'm proud of you," Leila said and gave her a hug before leaving. Tears sparkled in the redhead's eyes. It had been a long time since she heard Leila address her as Anna. 


The house seemed empty when they entered. Ariana was internally grateful for that. The last thing she wanted was to see her mother's face. 


"Why don't you like Leila?" Ariana asked Emily as they climbed the stairs to her room. 


"Did I say I didn't like her?" asked Emily. 


"Quit avoiding the question and just answer me. Your behavior changes whenever she comes around. You've been acting like this since I came to this city and that was three years ago," Ariana said. 


Not being able to avoid the accusation, Emily exhaled heavily. "Fine, you win. Yes, I don't like her. You don't have to worry about the reason." 


14: Creatures At Night