Free Vampires Never Cry Wolf by Sara Humphreys Page B

every move and her lips peeled back, effectively showing her razor-sharp fangs. “How did you know I’d be here?” Her eyes flicked over him quickly. “And why are you naked?”
    â€œActually, I was going to ask you the same thing,” Killian murmured. He was just a few feet away from her now and he lifted his nose, inhaling her rich, feminine scent. It was a combination of mint and violets. Feminine and fresh. His gaze drifted to her breasts that swayed enticingly. Sweet Mary, this woman was sexy. She was totally and completely comfortable in her own skin and seemingly unaware of her beauty. And that made her even more desirable. “This is my pool and I was going to go for a swim. So, tell me, what are you doing here? Vampire.”
    â€œYour pool? I’ve been here before and never picked up the scent of your kind.”
    â€œI haven’t used my pool yet.”
    â€œWhen did this become your pool?” Sadie’s voice wavered ever so slightly and her brow furrowed. “I thought you lived at that hotel.” She smirked. “ Wolf .”
    Killian knew she meant the word “wolf” as an insult, but damn if it didn’t sound sexy coming out of her mouth. It was a challenge. Like she was daring him to come at her one way or another.
    â€œAs of last week.” Killian stopped just a foot away from Sadie and kept his voice low. “Ivan, David, and I just moved in. In fact, I signed a five-year lease.”
    â€œReally?” Sadie arched one dark eyebrow and scoffed. “That’s a hell of a commitment. It must be love. I heard your kind was into the ménage à trois. Congratulations. They’re both very handsome.”
    â€œHardly.” Killian held her fiery stare. “I have nothing against a threesome. In fact, I’ve enjoyed a few over the years and I can assure you—I’m the only male.”
    â€œI knew it.” Sadie rolled her eyes. “Homophobe?”
    â€œAlpha,” Killian growled and shook his head slowly. Sadie’s expression faltered briefly. The tough exterior gave way momentarily to a heated look of lust, and that was all the encouragement Killian needed. “Looks like there are lots of things you don’t know about me, Ms. Pemberton.”
    â€œI know enough.” Sadie straightened her back and tilted her chin defiantly, steeling her stance and making no move to retreat. Her sharp gaze flicked down to the evidence of his desire, which he was doing nothing to hide. Killian didn’t miss the slight widening of her eyes before she met his stare once again. “For example, it’s time for me to leave.”
    â€œChicken?”
    â€œDon’t flatter yourself.” Sadie jutted a thumb to the brightening horizon. “Sunrise. But since I have you here, I want to tell you something. I should have said this to you when you first started coming to the club.”
    â€œBe my guest.” He took one step closer.
    â€œIf you sell Maya out or reveal her secret to your father or any of the others…” she said in a firm, steady voice. “Make no mistake about it. Treaty or no treaty, I will kill you.”
    â€œI swore that I would keep Maya’s secret, and I always keep my word.”
    â€œThe word of a werewolf doesn’t hold much water with me.”
    â€œDo you know many wolves?” he asked playfully.
    â€œI’ve known enough.” Sadie’s voice wavered briefly. “They seemed more interested in savagery than promises.”
    â€œIf a man doesn’t have his honor, then he has nothing.”
    â€œReally?” Her voice dipped to a low, challenging tone. “Like your brother?”
    â€œYes.” Killian stilled for moment. Bringing up his brother was a low blow and she knew it. “Just like him.”
    â€œSorry.” Sadie’s voice softened and a look of regret flickered across her face. “That wasn’t