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way to phrase it, so she just spit it out. “What are you?”
    “We’re called Sentinels.” Dragging his passion-bright gaze away from her mouth, he finally stepped back from the desk. “We investigate situations involving supernatural beings and act according to the laws governing their particular species. My specific physiology is…unique.” His expression was carefully guarded, his tone curt and informative. “Taerok is our primary concern. Don’t allow yourself to be distracted by unimportant details.”
    She wasn’t convinced his unique physiology was unimportant, but she let it go for now. “If Taerok is so powerful, how do we fight him? There has to be a way to keep me safe without turning me into a prisoner.”
    “The precautions will only be necessary until he’s apprehended.”
    “What are the chances of that happening before next Saturday?” She scooted off the desk and smoothed down her skirt. “I can’t cancel the benefit.”
    His gaze narrowed, but a reluctant smile bowed his lips. “Are you always this stubborn?”
    “Always.” Refusing to dwell on the vision or the unbelievable sensations still echoing through her body, she took a deep breath and pointed out, “We’re expecting around six hundred people. Will he risk an attack with that many witnesses?”
    Steffen sighed and his expression turned thoughtful. “I’ll talk to my supervisor. See if we can work out a compromise.”
    “I’d appreciate it.” Despite her best effort, she still felt uncomfortably aware of her uninvited guest. “The Serenity Foundation is my life.”
    “You’ve made that abundantly clear. Now you need to decide if the Serenity Foundation is worth your life.” Without waiting for her reply, he turned and left the room.

Chapter Two
     
    From the darkened corner of the bedroom, Raze watched his companion enter. Waking up alone was nothing new. Taerok refused to explain himself to anyone. Still, Raze sensed significance in Taerok’s mysterious errands that went far beyond fresh blood and wet pussy. He knew Taerok craved variety and Raze understood his place at Taerok’s side depended on his willingness to indulge his master’s every desire.
    Still, this was their bedroom, their private haven away from the hedonistic life of a vampire leader. Taerok cradled the unconscious woman against his chest. Raze could see no more than her long blonde hair, but the care with which Taerok touched her irritated him. Taerok kicked the door closed and headed for the bed. Their bed.
    “Is this why you’ve been so secretive lately?” The words were out before Raze considered the jealousy revealed by his sharp tone.
    Taerok didn’t even turn his head as he deposited the woman in the middle of the bed. “I’m your sire, not your mate. You’re well aware of my needs.”
    “I’ve never begrudged you your entertainments, sir. Why have you hidden her from me?”
    “She’s not merely an entertainment. This one is special.”
    Pushing away from the wall, Raze crossed to the bed and surveyed his rival. She lay on her back, legs bent and angled to one side. Silky blonde hair streamed across the pillow and framed her oval face. Her features were delicate, almost childlike. He grasped her chin and turned her head to one side and then the other, noting numerous puncture wounds on her slender throat.
    “How long has she been feeding you?” He’d barely seen his master in the past few weeks and Taerok often fed every other day. Still, he hadn’t expected Taerok to bring his new toy home with him.
    “This isn’t about blood. She isn’t human.”
    Raze stiffened and inhaled deeply, searching for the familiar scent of his master’s blood. “Has she been awakened?”
    “You misunderstand. She was never human. Her people are called the Dichotomy.”
    “I’ve never heard of them.”
    “That’s not surprising.” Taerok’s eyes glittered and his nostrils flared. “I awakened you seventeen years ago. Your education is