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“Hey!” He yelled at them, and they all connected with Trace’s eyes. Black began to swirl and take over the white. “Go home. You’re not feeling well and you need to rest. You were never here, and you didn’t see anything.” The color receded and he turned to Vex. “
She strikes again.”

“Watch the club. I’ll take care of this. If anyone in there asks any question
s…”

“I got this,” Trace said,
quietly. “Go.”

Vex
headed to the dark alleyway and disappeared to his penthouse. Did he say it was going to be a good night? Well, there was still time to turn things around. First things first: He had to find her. Would she already be back at the mansion or was she somewhere else?

The elevator dinged and he stepped in, hitting the garage button. If he wasn’t afraid of someone seeing him he would have just materialized there, but he’d already screwed with these people’s heads so much that it wasn’t worth doing again.

Lights flashed as he unlocked the Maserati. The sight of the pitchfork made him smile. The car was so him. A weird feeling went through his stomach almost instantly. His mate hated who he was. He didn’t like that fact, but he couldn’t change it either. Could he?

The engine came to life and he headed out of the garage and toward the mansion. He’d have to park somewhere away from the compound, and walk the rest of the way. If any of those immortals got wind that he was anywhere near
by their residence, all hell would break loose.

Vex eased onto Shoreline and parked a little
farther down from where he had earlier. The dress shoes cut into the back of his heels as he jogged toward the mansion. Lights from cars sped by, and he prayed that if Melody happened to go by, she’d enter from the other direction. Music drifted from the large white house as he approached the gate. He stayed in the shadows as much as he could. Thank god for the darkness.

The iron was still warm under his palms as he scaled the gate and crouched next to the large bushes.
It would have been so much easier to materialize, but if he used that power they’d surely pick up on it.

Voices caught his attention and Vex moved in the direction.

“You’re pretty much screwed if you ask me, Leon.”

A man Vex had never seen before was sitting in a white wicker chair in the middle of the large, landscaped yard.
His arms rested on the arm-rests and his head was tilted back as if he were looking at the sky.

“I know. I can’t help it, Harvey. I’ve known her for three years. We’ve lived together for a while now. From the moment I met her, I knew Mel was special. Yeah, she’s half demon, but you’d never know it. She hates them. I guess it’s because she never knew her dad.” Leon took a drink from his bottled water. “I take that as a blessing. Anyway, when her mom died, one of the last things she told Melody was what her dad was, and that she still loved him. Always had. I guess it really screwed with her head.”

So
that
was why his mate had become a hunter. Made sense. Vex grinded his teeth together. Once he found out who the hell this man was, he was going to snap his legs. The demon’s screw up was now affecting his mate coming to him. What happened if Melody never got over her hatred for what he was? Uneasiness settled through him.

“You say you think you love her. Are you willing to kiss your wings goodbye, forever? Because that’s what will happen if you pursue this.”

Leon lowered his head. “I told her I was moving out. I was kind of hoping you would let me stay here when she goes back home. Maybe once I decide, things will change, but until then she and I need to distance ourselves. She agrees. It sucks. I would love to be with her, but I don’t think she feels the same way for me as I do for her.”

“That does suck,” Harvey said, lowly. “But look on the bright side, Leon. If she doesn’t love you that way, then don’t risk slipping even further. Let her go. She’s supposed to be leaving tomorrow, isn’t she? Distance yourself and stay away.”

Yes, Leon. Keep away from my mate.

Vex wasn’t sure what to think about the conversation he was eavesdropping on. Sure, he was happy that his mate didn’t have love for Leon in a sexual way, but he still didn’t like the immortal being so close to her. It was only going to cause problems in the future. That
much, he was sure of. Once Leon found out about their bond, he was going to go ape-shit. But there was nothing he could do about it. Melody belonged to him, and Vex wasn’t letting anyone or anything come between them being together.

 

Chapter Five

 

A good hour and a half went by and Vex could feel himself dozing. He was behind the bushes, propped against the white brick in between the gates. If he had to guess, he’d say he was close to the middle of the property, but crawling in the darkness, it was hard to tell. Well, he
was
centered with the front door so that was a good thing.

The deep purr of a bike had his eyes flying open. Dirt collected in his fingers as they embed
ded in the earth.
Finally
. The gate opened and he watched Melody pull in. The moment she got off the bike, she walked over to the men, who were still bullshitting about sports. Vex thought he was going to lose his mind if he had to listen to another minute of their mindless talk.

“Mel, how was the movie?”

“Awesome,” she laughed. She placed her helmet on the ground and sat next to them. “You should have come with me. You would have laughed so hard. It was great.”

Leon shook his head. “Eh, you know I’m not much of a theater person. I’m glad you had fun. What movie did you watch?”

The way she paused had Vex smiling.

“I forget the name. I just picked one that looked good.”

She was lying. She hadn’t been to the movies. Ah, his little, lying demon hunter. Vex looked at the men waiting to see if they caught on, but they just nodded. Damn gullible, immortals. They were all so good that they couldn’t even believe that she’d actually lie to them about something as simple as watching a movie. Well, he knew where’d she’d been. She had probably been shooting up more of his demons.

Harvey stood and yaw
ned. “I should be getting to bed. I have to work in the morning. You both sleep well. Melody, it was a pleasure seeing you again. I know you’re leaving tomorrow so I doubt I’ll see you again for a while. Feel free to come visit us any time.”

She stood and gave him a hug. “Thank you for your hospitality, Harvey. I really appreciate it.”

Vex swallowed hard. He wished he knew this side of Melody. With him, she was angry and her hatred was evident. Was he ever going to be able to change that? He sighed and rested back against the warm brick. Damn, she almost made him want to become a better man. He could do it, couldn’t he? He couldn’t stop the whole demon master thing, but maybe he could be nicer or something.

The sound of the front door shutting brought Vex’s attention back on
to Leon and Melody. The immortal looked at her almost lovesick. It was enough to make him roll his eyes.

“Mel, I hate that you’re going back there. What happens if they find you?”

The soft lighting around the house illuminated her face, and her smile was beautiful while she stared at him. “No one will find me. It’s fine, Leon. Just relax and focus on what you need to do. You’ve been working so hard to get your wings back. You don’t need my problems interfering with all your hard work.”

Leon stood from the chair and grabbed her hand. “Mel, we really need to talk.”

The way she started to fidget was a clear indication that she didn’t want to have this conversation, or at least Vex thought. “We do.”

A laugh came from Leon’s
mouth. “You know I can’t stand still when I get worked up. Would you like to walk the length of the yard with me?” He held out his arm and she locked hers around it. They headed in his direction and Vex focused on containing his energy within himself. The last thing he needed was for them to discover him hiding in the bushes like a peeping tom.

“Mel, for the last few months I’ve grown really strong feelings for you. I can’t deny that there’s a possibility they may be my undoing. I think I’ve fallen in love with you.”

The abruptness with which she stopped had them directly in front of Vex. He tried to quiet his breathing. There was no telling what he would do if she returned his sentiments. He hardly knew this woman at all, yet he couldn’t deny that everything in his soul wanted to claim her and make her his forever.

“Leon, I—

“Wait, before you say anything, I have to do something. I just…” His hands wrapped around her face and his mouth crushed into hers passionately. Vex felt like a knife stabbed through his heart. He felt himself jerk forward, only to stop. It was a hell of an internal battle. The brick bit into his back and head as he pushed hard into the wall. His fists were squeezed so tightly shut that he was sure his bones were going to snap.

The ten seconds they kissed seemed longer than Vex’s entire life. Melody pulled back and stared up at the immortal. “Leon.” Her voice was full of pain. “I’m sorry. I just can’t. I never meant for this to happen.”

Vex lowered his head and tried to control the shaking.

“No, I’m the one who’s sorry.” Leon distanced himself. So many emotions played on his face that Vex made sure to pay attention to each one. Hurt was the biggest, but he didn’t miss the anger hiding in the shadows of his face either. “I should go.” He quickly walked toward the front door. Vex looked up to see Melody hugging her stomach, tightly. The door closed, and he looked toward her bike. Narrowing his eyes, he made it vanish and materialize in his underground garage. He took in the surroundings and noticed there wasn’t a soul outside.

“Oh, God. What have I done?” Melody sunk to the ground. Vex was on her before her mouth could open to scream. He quickly made them appear in his penthouse. The mattress was suddenly beneath her small frame and he pulled her hands over her head.

“I told you, you belonged to me. How was his kiss? Did you enjoy it?”

Her breasts pushed into his chest as she fought against his restraint. “What would you do if I said yes?”

A growl left his mouth. He pulled the button on her leather pants and jerked them down, along with her panties. She could barely gasp as he flipped her over and connected his hand hard against her ass. A moan instantly came from her mouth. “Tell me the truth. Did you enjoy it?”

Although he needed to hear the words,
he already knew the answer. “No. Leon is like a brother to me. I love him, but not like he wants.” Vex massaged his free hand into the whelped skin. The other had her hands pinned above her head. The way she pushed herself against him, it was clear she was enjoying his touch.

“Don’t let me see you kiss anyone again. You’re mine, and I know you know that. Now tell me. Say you’re mine.” Vex lowered his head and ran his face up the side of hers. The soft skin caused him to harden instantly.

“I will not. I don’t belong to anyone.”

He held in the smile at her stubbornness, and spanked her ass again. Her hips instantly rose to meet his fingers. Good girl. He’d not expected anything less from her. She wasn’t going to submit easily, and he loved it. “You must like getting spanked. Now say you’re mine, or you’re getting it again.”

“I…will n—
“ The slap had her crying out.  Vex traced his hand over her wet slit and she moved against him. “You’re so wet.” He licked his fingers and closed his eyes at her taste. “Fuck yeah. You are so fucking mine.” He flipped her over, still restraining her.

“I should punish you for all the hell you’ve put me through. Do you know how much trouble I can get in because of your little game?”

Something passed over her face. “I couldn’t care less about that. Tell me how would you punish me?”

“In the most delicious ways possible.” Her scent hit him hard.
“I’m going to kiss you and show you how it’s done. Your Leon doesn’t have shit on what I can make you feel.” His lips trailed down her throat and she moaned, pulling her head away.

“No. I want you off me. I want to go back to Harvey’s.”

“You lie,” Vex whispered. “Your body tells me you want to stay.” He wedged her legs apart and pushed the underside of his length against her. “Admit it, Melody. You want me, don’t you?”

A cry came from her mouth. “I can’t.”

He growled. “You’re my mate. You can.”


You don’t understand.” Her eyes pleaded to him, and he knew it wasn’t time yet.

Sadness mixed with impatience didn’t make a very good tonic for his temper. Vex sighed and nodded. “If you’re not ready to give in
permanently, then you’ll at least stay for the night.”

The pressure she had against his hands vanished as she studied his face. Vex could feel his heart in his throat. Everything in him wanted her
to stay. Hell, he was almost ready to beg her. What in the hell was happening to him? He was starting to soften. Heaven help him.

 

***

 

 

A response would not
come as Melody looked at the man above her. Well, it did, but it wasn’t the one she knew she should choose. He said they were mates. She wasn’t naive to what that meant. Even though she felt the pull, she wasn’t sure she could accept that. But he also said it was only for one night. Could one night hurt? Well, yeah, it could. Her mother had gotten pregnant with her after just one night, but she could be safe. Extra safe.

“I can leave in the morning?”

“Yes,” he said raggedly.

“And you’ll never bother me again.”

Vex stiffened above her. “I didn’t say that. I…won’t agree if those are the terms.” The stoic expression he wore still couldn’t mask the pain she saw underneath the hard exterior. She couldn’t deny how much she wanted him. The need twisted her stomach to the point of pain, but seeing him wait for her response to his order had her wanting to stay even more.

Vex lowered and began kissing along her face. The pressure of his hand on her wrists tightened while he pushed his hard length against
her stomach. Need had her moving against him.


Say it, Melody. Tell me you’re staying. Let me taste every inch of your body.” His free hand moved under her shirt and traveled up her ribs. Her breathing deepened the moment his fingers pressed under her bra.

“One condition.”

The weight of his thumb brushed against the tightness of her nipple and Melody jerked at the sensitivity. Her body was absolutely buzzing with arousal.


Tell me.”

She hesitated.
“We have to be careful. When I leave, I don’t want to have to worry about anything from this night ever coming back to haunt me. Like…accidents.”

Confusion only lasted a second before he understood. “You’re saying you want me to use protection so you won’t get pregnant.”

“Yes,” she sighed. When she left in the morning, she didn’t want to have to be reminded of the one time she’d given in to a weakness she didn’t want to control.

“You should have just said it that way, then. If you wish to use protection, I will.” He moved his index finger and his thumb together and a condom appeared between them. Melody took it and placed it on
the covers beside them. She watched as his suit vanished.

Tattoos covered his chest and arms. One in particular caught her attention. It looked like a badge on his right shoulder. Her finger traced over the symbol containing words written in cursive.

“It’s my master tattoo. They appear when we’ve reached the status.”

The power coming from the golden letters were undeniable. She swallowed hard and focused more on his body. The man was an absolute
god. From his hard, defined chest, to his perfectly cut abs, Melody could feel herself getting wetter than she’d ever been in her entire life.

Fingers rubbed against her
clit and she dug her nails into his large bicep. “Vex?” The amount of pleasure caused by his touch wasn’t normal. A moan came from her mouth as she tried to process all the sensations coursing through her.

“Shh, my mate. Relax, and feel.” His finger eased into her opening while his thumb continued to work magic
over her clit. A cry came from her mouth. The urgency she felt was unfathomable. “That’s right.” Vex slid another finger in. “Give yourself over to the pleasure I can give you. Don’t fight it.” 

The moment she saw the thickness of his long
cock she closed her eyes in bliss. Her body spasmed, increasing the tightening sensation in her stomach. Moans poured from her mouth and she rocked her hips faster until she felt her release end. Vex immediately pulled his fingers from her pussy and sucked her release from them.

“Fucking delicious. Holy shit.” He lowered his head and
opened her legs wider. His thumbs spread her folds and his tongue traced down her slit. Melody jerked at the sensitivity. “I think I could do this for hours. Pity we only have tonight.” His tongue pushed into her opening and Melody cried out and her head snapped up. It had been way too long since she’d last been with someone. The sensations were overwhelming.

Vex sucked her folds into his mouth. “On your knees.” The need to obey had her pushing herself to a sitting position. His stare penetrated deep into her soul. Melody felt something change in that moment. The automatic submission wasn’t something she normally
experienced, and yet she’d just jumped at his command.

“Knees.”

And there it was, again. Her head lowered and she swallowed hard. Before she knew it, the soft comforter was below her hands and knees. “That’s a good girl.” Vex pulled back her hair and wrapped it around his fist. The steady pull had her coming up until she was just on her knees. Warmth encased her back as he molded to her. The grip tightened and his breath brushed against her ear. “When I get finished fucking you, you’re going to dream of this every night you’re lying in your lonely bed. You’re going to wish for my cock deep inside of you. And you know what? I’ll be here. Waiting.” Vex pushed his fingers deep in her pussy. “I can’t stand the thought of you leaving.” The thrusts increased and Melody could feel herself tightening again. “You know what? I think I
will
punish you.”

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