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I step into the shower and wash every part of my body with my own body wash; I would hate to mess up her precious nest with anything other than our usual scents.

Seeing Ava nesting in my room, on my bed, tells me everything I need to know.

She wants and needs me , and I know I will be welcomed into her nest. The placement is invitation enough.

My Omega isn’t subtle in her seduction, and I couldn’t be happier.

My hard cock is throbbing with need for her.

This needs to be both the quickest and the most thorough shower of my life.

Lathering the body wash over myself feels like I’m participating in a sacred act.

So does stroking my turgid cock with the sudsy soap as I prepare myself for my mate.

I look down at myself and realize she’s probably in for a surprise. I hope she loves it.

Tonight, I will lose myself to the woman I love.

Rinsing off, I anxiously clear my throat.

In a few minutes, I will finally make Ava mine.

I’ve been careless and stupid for not realizing my dad was right.

I suppose I should thank him, even though his underhanded method for getting me mated still annoys me, no matter how grateful I truly am.

Seeing Ava near Bakari tonight made me nearly lose my shit, even though he’s one of my closest friends.

His offer to help her during her heat almost made our friendship null and void.

I dry off, run the towel over my hair, and drop it on the floor.

Tonight, I become an Alpha mate to the most deserving girl.

I fill a water glass and head into the room, not bothering to cover my body.

The time for hiding from each other has passed.

Ava will have all of me tonight and well into the morning.

If I don’t have her soon, I might slip into rut and lose control.

I’m pleased that I’ve kept a clear head so far, but the need to claim Ava is scratching at the edges of my mind.

Ava

Nolan enters the room with a glass of water in his hand, and I take in the tight, toned muscles of his large body. His skin looks flawless and flushed, and all I can think about is how much I hunger for him. Glancing down I notice his hard cock and a moan escapes my lips.

Part of me is upset that I had to wait alone for so long, but the rational part of me knows he had work to do.

His last show. What does that mean for us?

Will we go our separate ways after returning to San Diego?

The drive to seduce him is riding me hard.

I have to show him we were meant to be together.

I want to be his vampire bride and no one else’s; now I just have to make him understand that we’re meant to be.

I have to show him that his fame doesn’t bother me, and that Stella and the band are my found family. Together, we can have everything we both desire—a family, and an endless well of creativity and love. Goodbye, isolation and loneliness. Together, we’ll have it all.

He draws the drapes, blocking out the lights from the Strip, blanketing the room into near darkness.

The only light that remains is the dim glow from the side lamps illuminating my nest. I take the last bite of my donut and lick the traces of sweet icing off my fingers, watching my vampire prowl toward me.

Our eyes meet, and he gives me the most sincere smile, sending warmth down my spine.

I’m grateful that he’s no longer pulling away from me.

After the donut shop incident, I mourned the loss of his flirtatious touches and heart-stopping kisses.

I missed him and what had been building between us.

“Good, sweetness. I’m glad you ate every bite, including your precious donut.” The heat that warms his eyes makes more wetness coat my thighs.

I pass him the empty plate and marvel at his hard, dripping cock.

Is that for me? I inch closer and see the light glint on something metal along the underside.

He has piercings...maybe nine barbells that run over his length, and now I’m breathless.

What is that even going to feel like? Nolan—my vampire—is full of surprises.

He passes me the water glass and smiles, clearly enjoying having my eyes on him.

God, he’s so handsome. He is the most attractive man I’ve ever seen, and if I’m lucky, tonight, he might just become mine.

“Drink it all. You’ll need it. I have no plans to leave your side anytime soon, so gather your energy.

” The wicked glint in his eyes sends shivers up my spine.

This man will be the death of me, and I’m here for it. Nolan Szasz is a threat to my health in the best possible way. I’m ready for everything he wants to give me. I’ve been thinking about him in every way imaginable for hours, and my need makes me dizzy.

“Drink it all.”

Following his command, I down the glass, then hand it to him and watch him place it on the dresser alongside my plate. He’s like a big cat with proud and sure movements and a charged energy, dangerous and hungry.

“You are such a good Omega, Ava. Making your Alpha happy with your submission.” His exotic incense scent hits my nose and warms my soul.

My Alpha?

Yes. Mine.

Tears flood my eyes, pooling at the edges. He just said, “Making my Alpha happy.” Do I make him happy? Questions cloud my mind, and I try to calm myself.

“I need to apologize, baby. I would have been here sooner if I could. Please tell me you know that. I always want you. I wasn’t rejecting you.”

Now he’s apologizing to me? He needn’t worry. I knew why he wasn’t here. “I understand Nolan. My heat came on at a bad time.”

He shakes his head. “No, sweetheart. It came at the right time for you and your body.” He pauses, “Are you going to invite me into your nest? The nest you made for us is perfect.”

He’s right. I did make my nest for us. Even in the deepest recesses of my mind, I knew in my heart that he would be here to help me relieve this unbearable warmth and these overwhelming sensations.

He helped me all week by supporting my Omega instincts to create my first nest and answering my endless questions.

Has it really been only a week? I can’t even remember my life without this man.

“Yes, Alpha, please join me in my nest.” The words fly out of my mouth, and I’m not sure if I said the right thing, but when Nolan kneels on the mattress at the edge of my nest, my heart skips a beat.

Having him loom over me makes me feel as if I’m his prey.

His sandy brown hair is curling at the edges, still damp from his shower, and his ruby-glowing eyes take in my every move.

He smirks, and white fangs catch on his lower lip.

“Ava, you are gorgeous. The most beautiful woman I have ever seen.” His voice is husky and rough. He carefully crawls into my nest, and I feel the heat radiating from his skin. His body is so close to mine.

“Thank you.”

He caresses my cheek and lowers himself into the softness of the blankets and pillows. He cradles my body, being careful with every move. “There is something very important I need to tell you.”

“Yeah, what’s that?” I purr, curling into his chest.

He places his fingers under my chin, tilting my face up so I’m looking at him directly. “Ava, I love you so much. You would make me the happiest man alive if you said yes to becoming my eternal mate.”

I smile so big it almost hurts. Nolan Szasz, my eternal vampire mate. Nodding frantically, I try to take deep, calming breaths, my heart racing.

“No, sweetness, say the words. I need your words.”

“Yes, make me yours. I love you too,” I whisper, overcome with joy.

He smiles, and then he moves quickly, grabbing my ankles to part my legs, and lowers his head and licks my pussy. My breath hitches with the sudden sensations and warmth. When his tongue dances over my clit, I’ve had enough of waiting.

“Nolan, I need you. Please give me your cock.”

He releases my ankles and props himself up, taking in my body from head to toe.

I feel like the most desirable woman ever.

As he moves over me and cradles my head between his delicious forearms, my mind won’t stop.

When did I ever find arms so sexy? This is happening.

Nolan Szasz is about to make love to me.

“Line me up, sweetness. Welcome me home,” he says, his voice rough.

I take his stiff shaft in my hand, my fingertips brushing the metal, and line him up at my entrance.

When his tip slides in, he groans and shivers.

As he glides in slowly, I feel every rivet of his piercings inch their way into me.

The coolness of the metal is a contrast to my warmth.

Every inch of his cock feels like heaven.

He bottoms out and lets out a deep guttural growl. I can’t help but smile at his response. He fills me deeply, and I feel completely present with him in the moment.

“God, you are perfect.” He smiles down at me.

“You feel so good.” I squirm a little. “Huge.”

He grins and flashes his fangs as he begins to move in earnest. With every thrust, I feel his piercings rubbing spots inside me. I had no idea I could be stimulated like this; it takes my breath away.

“You still with me, baby?”

“Your piercings feel so good. Your cock is amazing.”

He kisses my forehead softly, and his hips meet mine with more urgency.

I feel as if I’m bursting at the seams with pleasure.

My heart and body are totally full of this man.

As he moves in a steady rhythm, I feel my muscles coaxing him into me, begging for more.

I never knew that loving this vampire would feel like this.

“That feel good, baby? Your pussy is magic.” He groans, and it makes my own moan slip past my lips. “My new favorite sound. Your moans for me are the best song ever.”