Kerrelyn Sparks: How to Seduce a Vampire (Without Really Trying)

“Here.” With a smile, Neona pinched off a hunk of fish and placed it in his mouth.

As he chewed, his eyes widened with amazement. “It’s good.” He grabbed another piece of the fish and stuffed it in his mouth. “I’m not sure what has happened to me.”

Howard knelt in front of him. “I think you’re back to being human. Well, an immortal human like Neona.”

“Shit, dude!” Jimmy punched the air. “You un-undeaded yourself.”

Neona started crying again.

Zoltan gave her a bemused look. “Did you have your heart set on a vampire?”

“I’ll take you however I can get you.” She sniffled and touched her stomach. “And the baby will, too.”

Zoltan blinked.

“You’re pregnant?” Howard jumped to his feet. “What were you doing working all night?”

“I wanted to make sure this baby had a father,” Neona cried. “I was so afraid I had lost you.”

Zoltan wrapped an arm around her. “You can’t lose me. I never quit until a job is done, remember?”

Jimmy snorted. “Looks to me like he got the job done. I mean, she’s pregnant, right?”

Howard shoved his nephew on the shoulder. “Climb up the rope. Bring them more food. He’s starving, and she’s eating for two.”

“Yes, sir!” Jimmy saluted and climbed up the rope.

With a sniffle, Neona wrapped her arms around Zoltan’s neck.

Howard cleared his throat. “I’ll give you some privacy.” He climbed up the rope, and his nephews hauled him out.

“You’re really pregnant?” Zoltan whispered.

She nodded, wiping the tears from her face. “I cry so easily now. It makes me feel silly and weak.”

“You’re the strongest woman I’ve ever known. You healed me, not only my body, but my heart. I love you, Neona.”

“I love you, too.” She cuddled up against him. “I thought I had lost you.”

“You couldn’t lose me.” He kissed her brow. “I still owe you climax number ten.”

She laughed. “Are you still thinking about sex?”

With a smile, he glanced up at the hole. “Your cat is glad we’re all right. He wants to live with us. And Norjee. And the baby.”

Neona sighed. “That will be wonderful.”

His smile faded. “I’m so sorry you lost your house. I’ll try to rebuild it for you.”

“I don’t need the house.” She touched his cheek. “Wherever you are, that will be my home.”

He gathered her close. “And my home is in your heart.”