“I’m just tired.” I forced breaths through my nose so I wouldn’t hyperventilate. “Devin is not a fucking vampire. He’s just screwing with me.” Besides, vampires needed to be invited in. Didn’t they? It didn’t matter who or what he was. He’d still let himself into my apartment while I showered. “Do not fear me, my Katharine. Embrace me.” His voice flitted through my head in velvet tones, stroking me from the inside and siphoning away my unease. I closed my eyes. His fierce presence overwhelmed me and left me panting on the middle of the hardwood with my arms wrapped around myself. My thong dampened. I let down my resistance and relaxed my thoughts so he could penetrate me deeper. With each step, the mere brush of my silk panties against my lower lips caused me to inhale. “Who are you?” “I am a door you must open if you want to be free. Be ready when I come for you.” When my heart calmed, I returned to my bedroom and to his gift. The ribbon fell away with a tug on the bow.
