Bloodlines of the Shadows

n't believe what I see. The club is still alive with pulsing music an

of chaos. I have always attracted guys with my unmatched beauty, but this time around, the opp

nd graceful way he mixes and serves drinks. The smile he gives to all who approach him

rp jawline accentuated by the shadows, and his eyes, an unsettling shade of green, seem to see straight into my so

me with a broad smile on her face. Our eyes meet,

ls with ferocious force, unlike anything I have ever encountered. There is something off about him; every time he moves

he glances up and catches my eye. A slow, knowing smile spreads

o me? Even if it wasn't clear, did h

s me breathless and sweaty. I cup cheeks they

when I'm alone in my room or when I see guys ogling at me. I wink and smile

you get yourself what you want? Because it looks like you want

owing the look of surprise on her face, I lean closer and whisper, "Wha

rself? C'mon, he won't bite," she says, wink

just tell me something about him, so I at least know something before approaching

know," she says, laughing at her

gorgeous guy?" she says, soliloquiz

ht," she says, widening her eyes,

that because of how handsome he is? And wh

you," Amelia says, looking at me, her

rry," p

knight in shining armor?" she ask

never seen during the day, only at night. And as if it isn't scary enough, his only friend

ring the day?" I manage to

ver to him and ask," She respon

bout him?" I ask, wondering why he

is... Max?" she says, sc

alls out, her voice cutti

y asks, standing and exposing her ski

rgeous bartender?" Amelia a

vely, trying to read our expressions. "What's up, why do you wan

e you. Why are you still obsessed over him?" Amelia a

ley. He's just good-looking, that's al

me is Max," Bailey says, making advan

ight," Amelia mu

ls," Bailey sa

his club, no matter who they are... has or had a crush on him. But... the

about?" I ask, snapping

she replies, res

Did you also have a crush

pared to the others because it was short-

k, trying to hide the happines

him being a vamp," s

What does it mean?" I ask,

she says, scanning m

s?" I ask, covering m

your crush fading away?" she

said that have?" I ask, t

king with us in this club. But no worries, they will only suck your

sible," I think, dart

ou know about him, why don't you go try your lu

go at my own pace," I say, t

it looks like the Lord of the Night is taking a

can't help but stare at his well-de

ck," I say, standing up

a shouts, making

t shout and make me shy, Amie," I say,

re always our spirit, but since your twin half-sisters showed up, you'v

'll go," I say

baby girl,"

rk hair is artfully tousled, his sharp jawline highlighted by the club's dim lighting, and his

lash him my best smile and take a seat

me as he leans over and looks into my eyes. I am sure my heart s

he asks, withdrawing from the

"Mmm, anything as sweet as you," I say, instantly ha

was about to go home, I'll do you the honor of letting yo

he asks, look

uch. You're... good at

t teeth. "Years of practice," he says, leaning a little

g as his gaze bores into mine. He has stopped mi

g just the two of us in our world. Suddenly, everything changes. His eyes

ecome numb. Remembering everything Amelia

my mind, still pretending to

y. Surprised by my actions and thoughts, I try to make an excuse to

e asks, looking dir