Chapter 48: Edicus’s Final Act of Desperation

Zaros was able to sleep easily now that Gina was home and recovering. She was there in his arms, completely out of it and warm. Given he had firsthand experience with vampire venom, since he produced the stuff, he knew how bad it could be. When he was still learning how to control himself many decades ago, he witnessed firsthand the painful effects on his victims. Luckily, he learned how to drink it away from their veins as well in that time.

The Alpha absentmindedly ran his fingers through Gina’s hair, smiling as she subconsciously snuggled into him. The scent of her, a light floral perfume with a hint of vanilla after she’d grabbed a shower, was tantalizing and wonderful. He didn’t press actually drinking from her even if he was craving her blood a bit because recovery from such a bite wouldn’t be wise right now. She needed her strength just in case. There was a feeling in the pit of his stomach he couldn’t escape. Something bad was about to happen.