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Admittedly, it probably looked like I was watching over him like a creeper. “I wanted to see you.”

He rubbed his eyes sleepily. “Isn’t it like four in the morning.”

Still early by my standards. “Yes.”

He watched me for a moment, curiosity and annoyance warring in his eyes. I was aware that this whole thing between us was most likely intense and unnerving. I’d turned his world upside down and put it through a blender, but I couldn’t stay away from him. I had this need burrowing inside me and there was no way I could keep my distance from him, even if I wanted to.

Which I didn’t. I wanted to be pressed against him, skin to skin.

It was only then I realised he was clad just in a pair of boxers. I roamed the contours of his torso, his well-defined lithe torso that I suddenly wanted to get acquainted with.

“Damyr, why are you looking like you want to eat me?” he said, his voice husky from sleep.

I gave him my best puppy dog eyes. “Because I’m hungry.”

Benjamin frowned. “I thought you didn’t need to feed for a week.”

I smiled. “Not hungry for that, Benjamin.”

It took him a moment to realise what I meant, but when he did, a flush crept up the side of his neck and his heart started to race. “Oh.”

I slipped my boots off and quickly removed my shirt and trousers before slipping under the covers next to Benjamin. I pulled him close, tucking my arm beneath his neck and he placed his head upon my chest.

“You’re so warm,” Benjamin said softly.

“Vampires tend to run at a hotter temperature.” I hooked my leg between his, wanting to be as close as I possibly could. He fit perfectly against me, and I hoped I could hold onto this feeling of being home forever.

“Thought you were hungry,” Benjamin mumbled, fighting sleep.

“Go to sleep, Benjamin. There’s plenty of time for that tomorrow.” I pressed a kiss against the top of his head. “Good night.”

“Good night, Damyr.” He snuggled in closer and within five minutes, he was snoring lightly.

**

I awoke with my arms around Benjamin, his body still tucked against mine, his back against my chest. He must have rolled over in the night at some point, but I didn’t mind. Spooning Benjamin might become my new favourite hobby.

I nuzzled my nose against his neck and inhaled deeply. He smelled so good. A mixture of my body wash and something that was all him. Spices and sex and something that just smelled like home.

“Are you sniffing me?” Benjamin asked sleepily.

“Yes.” No point denying it. My nose was buried in the spot beneath his ear.

His body shook with laughter. “You’re weird.”

I grinned. “People actually tend to find me quite intimidating.”

Benjamin turned around to face me, without leaving my arms. “You’re not that intimidating, once you get to know you. In fact, I think there’s a high probability that underneath all that domineering bravado, you’re actually very sweet.”

I narrowed my eyes at him. “You take that back. Do you have any idea what that kind of comment will do to my reputation?”

He giggled and the sound was beautiful. I searched his face for a few moments, drinking in his happiness and feel it settling in my soul. I’d forgotten what this felt like. This warmth. I liked having Benjamin here with me. I liked the way he fit beneath me and looked up at me with wonder in his eyes. I could get lost in them for hours. Those bright green orbs with flickers of gold that drew me in and held me captive. I’d never understood what it meant to get lost in someone’s gaze until that very moment.

He leant forwards and pressed his lips to mine in a whisper of a kiss. It wasn’t enough to settle the fire that was rapidly growing in my blood. I rolled him beneath me and captured his mouth with mine. It was greedy and consuming. I wanted to devour him because I couldn’t get enough. I’d never get my fill of Benjamin, not even in a hundred lifetimes.

He whimpered as I deepened the kiss, and I couldn’t stop the near feral growl that left my lips in response. There was something about the softness of Benjamin that called to me. I wanted it to smooth out all my harsh, jagged edges and I just had to hope he didn’t get cut in the process.

I bit his lip, and his hips rocked up into mine.