Free The Vampire and the Virgin by Kerrelyn Sparks

have pinched yer head off. I win.”
    “I would have stabbed you first.” Carlos gave him a little poke. “I win.”
    With vampire speed, Robby seized the knife and tossed it away. Before Carlos could even object, Robby
    picked him up and dropped him with a splash in the reflection pool.
    “Merda,” Carlos growled.
    “ I win.” With a smile, Robby grabbed the fallen knife and circled the garden, cutting flowers.
    “The mighty warrior gathering flowers.” Carlos climbed out of the reflection pool, his white pants dripping.
    “You are so owned.” He walked over to Robby, then shook his head vigorously, causing water to fly off his long
    black hair and shower Robby. “Take that.”
    Robby continued to smile. He was going to shower anyway before his date with Olivia.

    “Did you see him?” Eleni asked as she fixed herself some tea. “Is he coming?”
    “Not yet.” Olivia shut the back door behind her. She’d just checked the beach, but no sign of Robby.
    Eleni yawned. “It’s after eleven. Why does he keep such late hours?”
    “I don’t know.” Olivia had mixed feelings about her grandmother’s insistence on meeting Robby. No doubt
    she intended to interrogate him. “You don’t have to stay up, you know.”
    “Of course I do. I have to make sure this young man is a decent sort.” Eleni set her mug on the kitchen table
    with a clunk . “He should court you at a proper time.”
    “He’s not courting me.”
    Eleni snorted. “He’d better be. If he can’t see what a prize you are, then—” Her eyes widened. “Is that him?”
    Olivia whirled to look out the windowpane in the back door. There was a man in the courtyard, standing with
    Olivia whirled to look out the windowpane in the back door. There was a man in the courtyard, standing with
    his back to them. Moonlight glinted off his red hair. Robby . Her heart began to pound. How thrilling…and
    confusing. She’d just checked the beach and it had been empty. How had he arrived here so fast?
    Eleni scurried to the kitchen window and peered out. “ Agios Kyrios , he’s a big man. Looks very strong.”
    “Yes.” Olivia hesitated with her hand on the doorknob. He must be waiting for her to join him. “Can you sense
    his emotions?”
    Eleni tilted her head, concentrating. “No, I can’t.” She slanted a sly grin at her granddaughter. “I’ve never met a
    man of mystery before. How exciting.”
    Olivia sighed as she peered out the window. He was exciting. And so gorgeous. But still a little scary.
    “I like his hair,” Eleni whispered. “It reminds me of a fiery sunset over the sea.”
    “Yes,” Olivia whispered back. “He’s the most beautiful man I’ve ever met.”
    Suddenly he turned toward them.
    Eleni gasped. “He brought flowers! Olivia, he is courting you.”
    “I don’t think so.” Her cheeks grew hot.
    “Don’t just stand there.” Eleni smoothed her gray hair into the bun at the base of her neck. “Invite him in.”
    She opened the door. “Hi, Robby.”
    “Olivia.” He smiled slowly.
    She smiled back, completely mesmerized by his green eyes that focused on her so intently.
    “Let him in,” Eleni hissed, snapping Olivia back to reality.
    “Please come in.” Olivia stepped back. “Watch your head.”
    Robby leaned over slightly to keep from hitting the top of the old, blue-painted door frame. “This is for you.” He
    offered her a bouquet of roses and gardenias as he entered the kitchen.
    “Thank you.” When she realized the flowers were loose, she grabbed at them with both hands to keep from
    losing any. Her fingers brushed against his hand, and zings of excitement raced up her arms.
    It was the first time she’d touched him. Her cheeks blazed with heat, and she glanced at him, overwhelmed
    suddenly with a feeling of awkward shyness.
    “Ye’re so beautiful,” he whispered.
    Her heart melted, and she held the bouquet against her chest. Once again his gaze captured her eyes.
    Tingles shimmered down her