Page 67 of Hot Vampire Next Door: Season Three

“Mouse.”

“I don’t have the necklace,” I say, anger tightening in my chest. “So I can’t put it back on.”

“I have vampire speed. I can retrieve it in ten minutes, tops.”

“I’m not putting it back on.”

“This was not part of the plan.”

“You didn’t let me be part of the plan. So I made my own.”

His eyes narrow, jaw flexing. “What do you know of war and strategy, little mouse? Nothing.”

“I’m not putting it—”

The bedroom door opens and there’s a current of air as Jimmy appears in the bathroom doorway. She sees me in a towel and apologizes.

“It’s okay,” I say.

“What is it?” Bran asks, his words biting.

“The pack is here.”

“Which wolf is it? The Alpha?”

Jimmy cants her head and her chain earrings swing. “You’re not listening to me. I said, the pack is here. As in, the entire pack.”

The surprise on Bran’s face is a delight. It takes a lot to catch him off guard.

“For what?” he says.

“The Alpha said he’s giving Jessie a personal escort to her Pledging.”

Bran scowls and starts for the door. “The fuck he is.”

Episode 50

Very Much Mistaken

The Alpha showing up with the pack has given me the distraction I need. Bran has all but forgotten about the necklace as he stalks from the room.

“Wait,” I call and jog to catch up. “Bran, wait.”

He stops at the end of the hallway. Jimmy is already gone.

“Think about this for a second.”

“Which part, Mouse?” he challenges. “The Alpha thinking he can insert himself into my business or you disobeying me?” There is a pulsing glow in his irises and a clear bite to his words.

Maybe he hasn’t forgotten about the necklace after all.

“I’m not your business,” I correct. “I’m your girlfriend and I would think you’d use any tool at your disposal to protect me. Also you don’t have to be territorial all of the damn time.”

“Yes. I do.”

I roll my eyes. “Okay, fine, but Cal is an asset and not taking advantage of him is a stupid strategy. If you want to be all tactical or whatever.”

The angry glow fades from his eyes.