I wonder if he’ll pass out like I did when she fed from me in my room at Rut.
We should have planned this better.
Fuck.
Ishould have planned this better.
Hazel had no idea it was coming, and Blaze and Kai had even less of an inkling of what to expect.
Just as I’m about to warn Kai that we might need to catch Blaze, he wobbles. Hazel doesn’t let it distract her, and they fall forward with Blaze trapping her to the floor.
Kai and I make our way over to help, but the black goo turns clear, and Hazel stops feeding as we squat at their sides.
Her head twists to look at Kai. “Don’t worry. He’s fine. His soul is completely intact. If he’s anything like Annex, he should be awake in less than a minute.”
I laugh, shaking my head. “Is he squishing you?”
Reaching out a hand, I run it over her sunken cheek.
“He’s not light, but at least he didn’t chuck me into a wall.”
“I’m never gonna live that down,” I say, grinning.
Luckily, Blaze starts to rouse, which is perfect. My dick is still hard, and I still have my end of the bargain to hold up.
My lust is so potent in the air that the clubgoers are having the time of their lives.
Hazel and I stay near the bar, drinking and dancing. She blows my mind when she confesses that she’s technically not old enough to drink, but that she normally doesn’t even bother because it has no effect on her system.
So, I do the only respectable thing and get us both fruity non-alcoholic versions.
“The only thing this is going to do is make me have to pee.” She laughs but drinks from the glass that I tip to her lips.
“Sometimes it’s about the experience, baby doll.”
Her skin is more vibrant since feeding on Blaze, and her eyes sparkle.
Hell, even her hair looks thicker and shinier.
It could be a trick of the lighting in the club.
I doubt it, though.
The universe wants Hazel to feed to balance the scales. She’s like a force of nature, meant to act on the behalf of those who’ve been wronged or abused.
“You’re fucking magnificent.” I take a swig of the glass and set it on the bar before planting my hands on Hazel’s arse and pulling her flush with my front. “You know I’m head over dick for you. Right, Hazel?”
Her eyes dart away, but her mouth curves into a shy smile.
“I like you a lot too, Annex. What you did…” She trails off, but I’m patient, and it pays off when she goes on. “It meant a lot tome. I think it might be the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me.”
“Well, get used to it, darling. I enjoy finding ways to make you smile.”
She laughs, shoving her hair behind her ear. “This is my first real date.”
My jaw falls as my heart rate picks up to what is likely an unhealthy level.
Gods.
