There should be nothing to fear; Eve s safe. But I can t go back. Not when my nightmares have resurfaced the ones in which the only person I ve ever loved is ravaged by a vampire bite.

If she only knew how close I am to losing control . . .

It doesn t matter that I promised Eve, and myself, I wouldn t sink my fangs into her perfect, unblemished skin. I know that one day my bloodlust will overcome my love and my promise. The only thing I don t know is how much longer I can fight the truth of my dreams: I will taste her . . . and when I do, I ll drain her dry."