The Vampire's Tainted Mate

sket in the crook of his elbow as he looked over the selection of produce, wondering what vegetables he wanted to get. It

. His gaze was on the produce in his handbasket, distracted in his own thoughts

hin line and watched her gaze scan over his outfit. The way her midnight gaze seemed to take in his white deep v-neck tee, which contoured to his biceps and muscular pecs. He watched as her lashes lowered, while she slowly peered down to

ore than to yank her close and kiss her full lips, nibble her neck, and tease her, but he couldn't. His hands trembled and he gripped his hand

nd cleared his throat,

gestured to his handcart, "Didn

ed, "Have to have someth

ession and crossed her arms over

to her ear so that only she could he

whispering, "Do you want

rtips. "Maybe. What are you going to do about it?" She licked one of

e what else he could do to make her react in the same manner. How far could he push her just to feel her push back with quick comebacks. But that tho

g into you." Logan nodded towards her and decided end

way his back muscles shifted beneath the tight fabric of his plain shirt. She raked her tee

few different cuts of steaks. As the butcher was getting hi

Logan kept his gaze forward and ignored the dainty w

ng my turn?" Gwen teased as the but

counter. He became slightly interested in what she was making but s

else do you like to do?" Gwen tried to g

and it was getting harder for him to resist her fascinating scent. Ironically, he prayed that she would have someth

way." She giggled and shook her head before peering up at him, "One time... I was out in the woods with one of my friends and we ran across a wolf. She was so scared and wanted to run, but the grey wolf was so gorgeous and harmless. He just

some butter from the cold case

since. Sometimes, I miss her, but I hope she is doing well. You ever miss som

d continued to just listen to Gwendolyn. He wasn't annoye

ly seen many come and go throughout your lifetime." Gwen rolled her eyes at hers

ters without saying anything,

d to keep her in with us at night. It used to drive my mom insane because the dog would just whine and whine at night to go out."

to have deeper feelings for him. The thought of having her fall to his level made his chest feel tight and made his throat clench up. But, her fragranc

Gwen cocked her hip as she stoo

n to unpack and set his items down o

ed up at him and

er the lenses at her. He licked his lips and whispered in a gruff voice, "Becau

they made her cheeks rouge with warmth. He turned his attention to

e space to separate them. His cologne circled around her and made her legs feel weak like they were going to give out from ben

broke through her tho

e jumped and waved her hands in a quick motion to protest. She didn't want him to pay fo

glance over at her, focus

ds in front of her before sof

n, pulling out his card to pay. He peered over at her, and hi

ke any of them. They walked out in silence and when they

s there. I can just-" Gwen pointed in the direction

ags to her car. She rushed in front of him to open her

nk you. I appreciate it." Gwen soft

otorcycle before he heard her stop him

as he continued to w

e lane and watched the man pause and shake his head. She smir

round to face her again. He set his jaw and cros

nt over, putting the last bag in when a musty wet dog smell filled the air again. It stalked around him and his motorcycle, taunting

found her car missing. She was gone before he had a chance to que