Free Scent of a Vampire by Jude Stephens

Janel give you?" I didn't see him carrying anything. He looked contrite when he pulled a red thong from the pocket of his black leather jacket. Embarrassed beyond words, I snatched it out of his hand. As we continued walking, I allowed myself to dart him quick glances. He was too good looking. A guy like that would never be interested in me. He was drawn to the Sensay, not to the woman. I suddenly felt overloaded with emotion and began to quietly cry.
    Roberto swiftly turned and gathered me up into his arms once again and began to murmur soothing words to me. I didn't have the ability or the strength to protest his carrying me, so I curled into his hard chest and wept. I had no idea we had reached a road until I heard Roberto say quietly, "Have you been waiting here long? I don't want anyone to be able to get a fix on our location." I lifted my head from Roberto's tear stained shirt to see who he was talking to and was stunned when I saw yet another hot man leaning against a black SUV. I mean, what the hell was with these guys? No one should have so much hotness.
    Roberto looked down at me with a little sneer of disgust and said, "You can stop drooling now Olivia. I believe Juan has a girlfriend."
    With an easy grace Juan moved forward and took my hand. "As a matter of fact, I am currently single and very glad to meet you Olivia. My name is Juan Montero, and for the moment I will be Scent of a Vampire – Jude Stephens
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    your chauffer and anything else you desire."
    I felt a little shiver run up my spine that did not go unnoticed by Roberto, who in turn said, "All right Juan, remember your manners. You are not Don Juan after all and we have a serious situation here."
    All at once Juan became very serious and began to give a full report. "Alex has dispatched the two guards to Buffalo as you asked, Alex has the other girl under heavy security and the safe house has been prepared. We also have a car that has been swept clean and ready to go."
    Roberto had still not put me down and I was starting to feel a little self-conscious. I began to wiggle a little so that he would know I wanted to be let down. His arms just clamped on me tighter.
    As he moved towards the car, he said, "Very good. Let's get moving. I will feel better when we get to the safe house. The Guardians, for some reason, always seem to be right on our tails."
    Roberto got into the car but still did not let go of me. In a way, I liked that.
    If I stopped thinking about the Sensay attraction thing, it plain felt good to have someone hold me. And it was really nice to pretend for a little bit; I was cherished and loved by someone other than my parents.
    Juan got in and gave me a little wink in the rear view mirror before starting the car. We drove for about a half hour when Juan pulled the SUV off the road onto what felt like a dirt path. We were getting jostled around pretty good but Roberto kept a tight hold on me so at least I didn't end up on the floor.
    From up front Juan said, "Sorry. It's not much farther up this road."
    I let out a rather loud hrmppf. "Road? I think you've driven down a mountain. Is this safe house a real house or is it a cave? Like a bat cave or something?" Juan burst out laughing and said,
    "Damn Roberto. I like that girl."
    "Just keep your eye on the road before you take us into a tree or something. The girl does not concern you." Hmmm, I liked the way Roberto was getting all possessive but all the same I decided to have a little fun with him.
    "Awww, thanks Juan. I like you too. You have a nice smile. And you're doing great navigating this treacherous road. You are quite the accomplished driver." Juan started laughing harder as Roberto began, what I swear to God, was a growl.
    We finally came to a stop. I looked outside to get a glimpse of the house but didn't see anything. Juan said, "This is a far as I can get you. The house is about a mile east of here. There will be a car parked here for you tomorrow evening all ready to