Free Vows of a Vampire by Ann Cory Page B

the innocent act, it only pissed him off more. “Like hell. What, you pretend to be my friend to my face and then stab me in the back when I’m not around? I trusted you.”
    Blake took a tentative step back, but didn’t tear his gaze away. “Hey, brother, I don’t know what the hell you’re talking about. I said I wouldn’t tell, and I meant it.”
    If only he could believe. “If anything happens to her, I’ll rip your throat out. Understand?”
    “I’m not sure where you got your information, but they lied. I didn’t tell a soul, I swear.”
    He hesitated. “Luke said…”
    Blake lunged forward and got right in his face. “I see. The one person you have no reason to trust tells you something, and all of a sudden you take his word over mine? I don’t think so.”
    The words were like a light bulb going on over his head. Why would he trust anything Luke said? “He didn’t name names, but you’re the only one I told.”
    “Then someone listened to our conversation, because I didn’t make any mention of her. You ought to know me better than that. Like you I’m a man of my word. Maybe more so.”
    The comment stung, but he bit back a harsh return. Instead he moved out of the face-to-face confrontation and took a deep breath. “I’m sorry. It’s just when it comes to Aubrey, I tend to react first and think later.”
    “What happened to distancing yourself from her?”
    He shrugged. “My intentions were good, but I lack willpower. What can I say?”
    Blake bellowed and slapped him on the back. “I hope she’s worth it.”
    “She is. If you see Luke, tell him I’m looking for him.”
    His brother bowed his head. “Will do. While you’re visiting your lady love, I’ll see if anyone overheard anything. We’ll get to the bottom of this.”
    Varick turned to leave and almost ran straight into Melenge.
    “Hey you sexy beast. What’s your big hurry?”
    He couldn’t help but notice she stood naked in front of him.
    “I don’t have time for this right now.”
    Her violet eyes locked on his. “Oh, you’ll make time for me.”
    Varick crossed his arms. “And why would you say that?”
    She brushed a nipple against his arm and wetted her lips. “What if I told you someone paid a visit to your precious mortal? Someone you’re not particularly fond of.”
    Every muscle in his body tensed. “Who visited her? Was it Luke?”
    Melenge raised a finger and pressed it against his lips. “Humour me, first. I have to know. When you’re asleep, can you feel me sucking your cock?”
    Varick felt sick. “I’m not going to stand around here talking about this. Is it Luke? Did he visit Aubrey?”
    Her violet eyes looked darker than usual. “Mm, you’re good. Are you curious to know how Luke found out where she lived?”
    He’d never known a Vamp to help unless they wanted something in return. “You’d actually tell me?”
    Melenge moved in front of him and grazed her nails across his waist. “Sure I will.”
    His eyes narrowed. “What’s the cost?”
    “Fuck me.”
    He went to push her away but she gripped his arm tight, her fingernails digging into his flesh. “Relax, I didn’t say now. I’ll bide my time. You’ll give me what I want soon enough.”
    The pain in his arm was difficult to ignore, but she wasn’t letting up.
    “I’m not interested in your games. Are you going to tell me who told or not?”
    Her other hand moved to his zipper. “Let me suck your cock first. No other female will take you in as far as I am capable. Let me do that and I’ll tell you everything.”
    Varick pushed her hand away, still struggling to get her nails out of his arm. “I don’t want you, understand? I never have and never will. Now tell me what you know or let go.”
    She pursed her lips and fixed him a deadly stare. “Fine. Since you’re playing hard to get. I’m the one who told the coven about your lover.”
    Varick felt dizzy. “What? Why the hell would you do that?”
    “For you. You see, I