Kai did not think twice. He ran after her, taking exactly the route the female took. For a moment, he forgot everything. All he was interested in was his mate who kept running.

Together, they rounded a corner. Kai found himself on a bush path.

Vampires had a special attraction to darkness and vegetation—their perfect way to activate complete stealth.

The running figure suddenly stopped and turned to Kai.

"Are you crazy?!"

Kai accessed her. They were at a point in the high vegetative garden where the moonlight streamed in, clearly outlining the lady standing some steps away from him.

"Hi," he said, his right palm waving reflexively. From what...