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"He isn't worth it," Murphy stated sharply

“That’s what he said about you.” Victor taunted.

“I’ve sent off the video to his family and sold it to a group that plans to upload it far and wide." He tried to antagonize, but it wasn't working.

"The video has been wiped, and anyone who attempts to find it will become a target of the Rose Coven. Jaden has nothing to worry about. All that is left is you.” Victor moved swiftly, and although Murphy managed to get in one swipe of his dagger, catching Victor in the upper arm, that was all he managed to do.

Victor took him down easier than he thought he would. Murphy had become sloppy and out of shape his reactions were slow which often happened with shifter who didn’t pay enough attention to their animal.

Murphy tried to shift, but his cat did not respond. Victor took him to the floor and bent his arms behind his back. “You are such a waste of time and effort.” Victor grabbed the dagger from where it had dropped and plunged it through his heart, a sure way to finish a shifter. Victor bent down and whispered into his ear. "He is mine."

“It’s over.” Jaden announced and Dean agreed. “You felt it too?” He asked and Dean nodded.

“Drakon always keeps me informed. He knows that I worry." Dean explained.

"I am so happy, Dean. I can't believe that my life has taken such a positive turn, considering the mess that I was in. I couldn't see a way out until Victor stepped into my life."

"I was the same with Drakon. He came into my life, and my troubles disappeared."

Jaden was waiting for him out back of the Coven house and as soon as he pulled in and parked Jaden was at the car. Victor stepped out and took him into his arms. “I love you so much Victor.”

“I love you too, baby.” Victor picked him up in his arms and they headed inside. “I need a long, hot shower would you like to join me sweetheart?”

“There isn’t anything I’d like more than to have you naked and wet and in my arms.” Jaden declared, and Victor ran for the stairs, not content to wait for the elevator.

“Wet and naked sounds awfully good to me, too." Victor chuckled. "No more worries, my love." He told him once they were inside the apartment. "You are mine, and I am yours.

"The vampire's beloved," Jaden stated.

"Forever, my darling."

THE END