Vampish: The Hunt: (An Enemies-to-Lovers Paranormal Romance) by G.K. DeRosa

Author:G.K. DeRosa [DeRosa, G.K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mystic Rose Press
Published: 2022-02-07T16:00:00+00:00

Red landed in a crouch beside me, her arm coming free as the winds pulled us apart upon arrival. My eyes were drawn to her stance, the predatory lupine pose. Why hadn’t I seen her shift yet? My mind whirled back to the island. I’d seen her team member turn, but never her. I added it to my ongoing list of interesting traits. To defeat an enemy, it was necessary to know your enemy. That was something my father had taught me.

“What?” she snapped.

“Nothing.”

The portal had dropped us off a few feet from the river, a strategic spot for a sicari safehouse, right on the border between the two territories.

“Come on, it’s this way.” Red took the lead, her boots slapping on the cracked pavement.

“You know, for a bloodwhore, you sure are bossy.”

She spun back and seared me with a glacial glare. “Suck me sideways.”

A laugh burst from my lips.

“Let’s get something straight here, Ransom. I’m in charge of this op. When we’re not in front of other fangers, I’m not your freakin’ bloodwhore, I’m the sicari sent to babysit your vampire ass.”

“Whoa, someone is not a morning person.”

She shoved her finger in my chest and snarled. “No, I just don’t appreciate being relegated to watching a spoiled vamp when I should be leading my team.”

“And the possibility of getting close to Ronin doesn’t strike your fancy at all?”

Her eyes widened, and a vein pulsed to life across her forehead. Gotcha.

“What is your deal with the leader of the Children of the Night, anyway?”

“That’s none of your business,” she muttered and spun on her heel, picking up the pace.

I jogged up beside her. “Actually, it is my business. If I’m supposed to infiltrate his crew with you on my arm, I need to know if he’s going to recognize you.”

“He won’t. I’ll play my part don’t worry.” She turned down a narrow alley and jerked at the rickety fire escape ladder that hung from a dilapidated four-story building. The rusty thing stretched out, and she ticked her head up. “After you.”

“Sure. We wouldn’t want you plunging to your death when that contraption falls apart halfway up.” I reached for the first rung and vamp-sped to the top. Peering over the edge at her, I caught a muffled curse escaping her clenched teeth as she began to climb.

The fourth-floor window was ajar, and I pried it open with one eye on the ascending sicari. I hadn’t been kidding about the ladder. It was a death trap. If she hadn’t been so nimble, it would’ve likely crumbled beneath her feet.

Once she safely reached the tiny balcony, I climbed into the dark room. My pupils adjusted, taking in the small space. A kitchenette ran along the right wall, and a couch and TV sat in the middle of the room. Beyond that, a doorway led into what I assumed was the bedroom and adjacent bathroom. It would be tight quarters for the next few days until I could figure out a way to make my escape.

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