Bite of the Vampire_A Vampire Romance by M. L. Guida

Author:M. L. Guida [Guida, M. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-08-23T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Phearson had watched the old man give Rosalind an egg-size ruby. Why the hell had he done so in this den of pirates and thieves? The ruby had glittered and sparkled, drawing the attention of several men around the table–including him. With that ruby, he’d be one step closer to bribing a crew and becoming a captain. Normally, he would have easily robbed the lass. But for the first time, he hesitated. That wasn’t true for the rest of the men watching Rosalind like a pack of coyotes waiting to attack an unsuspecting doe. The generous but foolish old man had just put the lass at risk.

Luckily, the night was coming to a close. Phearson wouldn’t let anything happen to the lass, but his vow was put to the test.

Doyle and Foster came along either side of her and forcibly escorted her away. He cursed under his breath. He wanted to help her, but then he’d reveal he was a vampire, and he wasn’t ready to do that.

Not yet.

A loud scream turned his blood cold. He immediately regretted his decision when Rosalind ran out of the back room. She had a cut lip, and her eye was swollen shut. Faster than any human, he clasped her arm.

She wiggled. “Let go of me.”

“Rosalind, ’tis me. What happened?”

Tears streaked down her face and stained her mask. “He took it from me.”

“The ruby?”

She wiped her eyes. “You saw?”

“Everyone saw, lass.” He rubbed her arm. “I am sorry.”

“’Tis not just the ruby,” she choked. “He took my father’s watch. ’Tis not worth anything. He was wearing it when he tried…” Her voice trailed off.

He held her close, glaring at Doyle. The bastard had a smug look on his face and patted his now pocket which had a slight bulge. As usual, Foster trailed him like a beaten cur.

Doyle snapped his fingers. “The two of you get back to work.”

Phearson stood in front of her. “Do not hurt her again.”

“I’ll do––”

Phearson edged toward him. He was at least a foot taller, more muscular, and younger than the fool. Doyle was smart enough not to challenge him.

“She brought it on herself. ’Twas for her protection. You saw the ruby. She would have been the target of foul play.”

Phearson narrowed his eyes and didn’t challenge him here and now. But he’d only possess the jewel and the watch temporarily. Captain Fear would see to that.

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