"I can fix that for you. One night with me, and you'll forget his name."
I laugh ridiculously hard, but I don't fight the sweet kiss he places on my lips. He does taste good, but he's not really my type. I do love the attention right now though. Not to mention, his presence and touch might deter the other fools from rushing in.
"See, I'm good at a lot of things," he says while pulling back.
I roll my eyes at the cocky changer, but I'm happy to lean into him.
"You're the only one who gets away with that, you know."
"I know. That's why you should consider the possibility of pushing the boundaries. That kiss could turn into-"
"Don't push your luck," I mutter in interruption, grinning.
He lets a laugh free, and then Kane returns to join the party once again. A faint smear of blood taints the hem of his shirt, and I notice it immediately. I don't know if I buy Amy's packaged blood story or not, but I hope it's true. I'd rather not feel like I gave someone my most coveted possession while they were in between kills.
He passes us by just as a flock of guys stumble over themselves to gawk at me. Thad pulls me into his arms and starts moving to the music.
"Dance. It'll take the edge off."
One thing can be said about the sandy-blond changer, he knows how to make me feel a little better. His positive energy is contagious, but I have to keep in mind he's dark despite his light appearance.
He's sexy, there's no mistaking that. His hard body makes for a delicious treat for my eyes, but his blond hair is misleading. Most all dark ones have dark hair, but changers are different. They can have any shade of hair, just as lycans and a few others.
I fall into the trap and start dancing, doing my best to ignore the sick whispers of the fantasizing men.
"I've never seen so many men so jealous of me. Damn, I feel good."
I let a laugh out, and then I shake my head. "I'm hoping it'll fade without having to resort to drastic measures."
"Doubtful. We might as well tend to the problem since I'm already ready."
He pulls me to his body to let me feel his desire trying to burst free from his pants. His mischievousness is emphasized by his dancing eyebrows as he gives me a wink.
Pulling back from the too-close proximity, I let a laugh free. I feel a strong hand on my waist, and I lean into the dark user pulling me from behind as he stares down the changer trying to seduce me.
"Time to go. I've got what we came for."
Thad keeps a wry grin as he stares at Gage.
"So this is the dark user who has been stalking you?" Thad asks, his grin confusing me.
How does he know he's a dark user?
"Yeah," I murmur, confused.
Gage and Thad are locked in an intense staring competition. The pissing match isn't far from being underway, so I decide to break the awkward tension strangling me.
"Thad, this is Gage. He's been keeping an eye on me."
Thad cocks his brow, his grin growing. "Sounds like a much better job than the one I had. Care to trade?" he asks.
"This isn't the time or place for your games. You should know better than to be messing with her," Gage growls, seeming far too protective all of the sudden.
"Says the guy who's been living in her house. If Daddy finds out, he'll have your balls in a vice."
They seem to be sharing some silent conversation. It's becoming increasingly apparent they know each other already. Gage breaks the eye contact as he starts pulling me toward the door and away from my changer friend.
"Did he mess with you?" he asks in a register just below a whisper.