Cryptic Trysts
by Kate Hill
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Blurb:
Three of the vampire Network’s sexiest, most powerful agents are assigned to guard three unsuspecting human women from a ritual that could bring ultimate evil into the world. The catch is they must keep their vampirism a secret as well as keep their hands and fangs off the women they are sworn to protect.
Hard-driving love explodes when rugged military man Cody Dilorenzo disguises himself as heiress Joanna Winthrop’s chauffeur, hired to see to the lady’s every fantasy.
It’s desire on the dance floor when Luke Keane, master warlock and enthusiast of the arts, poses as a stripper hired by Crystal Cole, a businesswoman who plans the hottest girls-only parties in New York City.
Passion flies along with the punches when Sy Wooden, medical doctor and computer expert with a zest for competitive fighting, goes undercover as a klutzy karate student at Shirley “The Tiger” Johnson’s school.
Danger, love and bloodlust follow these unlikely couples in their quest to keep the world safe while satisfying their deepest passions.
The following excerpt from CRYPTIC TRYSTS is for readers 18 and over.
Stealing a quick glance at the partially opened bathroom door, she smiled. If Luke was taking a bath, joining him was a fantastic idea.
She slipped off her blouse and skirt, leaving on her white lace bra, matching panties, thigh-high stockings and black heels. Stepping into the bathroom, she drew a sharp breath of desire.
Luke lay in the large, old-style white tub. One of his long, sleekly muscled legs rested over the edge. His Greek-god torso, beaded with water, leaned against the end of the tub. His head was turned aside as he rested, his beautiful lips slightly parted and his eyes closed. Matthew had been right. Both of Luke’s eyes were black, though the flesh seemed to be fading quickly from dark purple to pale blue. Must be that amazing vampire constitution.
“Did you have a nice time at the spa?” he asked.
“I should have known I couldn’t surprise you.” She leaned against the doorjamb. “Dulcie told me about your sense of smell.”
“And hearing.” He opened his eyes and squinted in her direction. “Most of us have great vision too. Wow.” He reached for his glasses on a nearby countertop and slipped them on. His gaze raked her from head to toe. “You look gorgeous.”
“Yeah?” She smiled and strode closer to the tub. “You don’t look so bad yourself.”
“Come here.” He reached for her and pulled her into the tub.
“Luke,” she shrieked and kicked off her shoes. “You’re getting me wet.”
“That’s the idea.” He nuzzled her neck before claiming her lips in a tender yet probing kiss. His tongue searched her mouth while he slipped his hands up her back and unfastened her bra.
Crystal closed her eyes and ran her palms over his chest, arms and shoulders. His warm, water-slicked body felt so hard and inviting.
“I want you badly, Crystal,” he said against her lips. “When I saw you watching us in the gym, I wanted to take you then and there.”
“You knew about that too?”
“That’s how Mathew gave me the black eyes. I got a bit distracted.”
“I hope that doesn’t happen when you need to protect me.”
He stopped kissing her and held her gaze. She couldn’t decide if it was anger or guilt gleaming in his eyes.
“That would never happen,” he stated. “I’m sworn to protect you with my life. You will be safe, Crystal.”
“I know,” she whispered. Deep inside she felt that with him she would always be safe.
Closing her eyes, she covered his mouth with hers. For a moment both remained motionless, enjoying the warmth and closeness of their lips. Using the very tip of her tongue, Crystal outlined his mouth, paying careful attention to the tiny indentation of his upper lip.
He slipped an index finger beneath the waistband of her panties. His claws severed the lace without so much as grazing her flesh.
“Sorry.” He held up his hand, her torn panties dangling from one finger. “Were they your best?”
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