“Because I didn’t want to have to meet him on his terms.” Jesse blurted out.
Darius relaxed but only a little. “What were his terms?” His voice was hard and demanding with a little hint of possessiveness.
“To go to some vampire clan nest.”
Darius swept a hand over his hair, sweeping back the little strands that didn’t quite reach his bun. “f**k that, you did the right thing, I guess…but you should have alerted me first.”
“So you know Lord Valion?”
“Of him…I know of him, never met him and I’m better for it.” Darius scoffed.
“Is it okay if I meet him here?” Jesse asked hoping he wouldn’t refuse.
Darius sat back down and crossed one leg over the other, regarding Jesse with a seriously intense gaze as he steepled his fingers in front of his chest, his elbows resting on the arms of his c
