A Hunger for Darkness (12 page)

Chapter Twenty-Two

Kenzi awakened from her day-sleep as she always did now. Instantly alert and ready; there was no fog of the transition upon awakening. Despite the lack of windows, she knew that outside
, night had fallen, and the darkness was waiting. She looked to her partner in time to see Connor’s eyes snap open. He met her eyes and smiled.

“Time to get moving, my love. We have much to do tonight.” He rose and began to dress, every movement one of purpose.

Kenzi smiled herself, and detected a subtle change. With the tip of her tongue she tested the sharp points of her small fangs.

“I’m ready,” she said.