Death Times Two (The V V Inn, Book 3.5) (11 page)

The trip to the V V Inn has been successful in more ways than one. Oddly, I’ll miss the place, mainly because of Asa. On the other hand I can’t wait to get home and back to a normal life. I might be a grim reaper with all that entails, but there is a whole world I never knew existed. I can only imagine what else is out there.

I glance at Jon. He agreed to drive me to the airport. Though I hadn’t had much contact with him, I think he’s happy to see me go. “So, a werewolf, eh?”

He smirks. “Yeah.”

“Interesting.” Looking back at the road I sift through the questions I want to ask. The ride is short so I have limited time. Plus, I’m not sure how receptive he’ll be to my probing. “Is that full moon thing a myth?”

His eyes cut to me. “No, the urge to turn is just stronger.” He looks back to the road. Okay, not a big talker. “That whole scythe thing—is that a myth?”

I shrug. “Heck if I know. I don’t have one but there’s a lot about being a reaper I haven’t learned yet.”

We ride the rest of the way in silence. Asa said he’d meet me in the hangar. Some of my memories about the past few days are fuzzy. I can’t help but wonder if he’s done something to erase knowledge I’m not supposed to have. The idea doesn’t make me angry. Actually the opposite. It’s probably better I don’t remember. That saying
I can tell you, but I’d have to kill you
comes to mind. Yeah, ignorance is bliss.

The SUV stops outside the hangar and I see Asa waiting in the shadows. My heart gives a little leap. Damn he’s sexy. Being with him has done more for my self-esteem than a whole library of self-help books could have.

After unloading my bag Jon turns to me. “Thanks. I was skeptical but…thanks.”

I stick out my hand. “You’re welcome.” He hesitates to take it. “I promise I won’t reap you.”

He smiles and gives my hand a shake. Then he gets back into the vehicle and drives away. A man I’ve not seen before takes my bag.

“Whenever you’re ready, Mrs. Carron.”

“Thank you.” I scan the area but the small plane I arrived in isn’t there. Only the jet. “Are we taking that?”

“Yes, ma’am. I’ll wait on board for you.”

Wow, it’s my lucky day. I could get used to perks like this. I head into the hangar and stop when I reach Asa. “Did you arrange for the jet?”

He hooks his finger inside the neck of my shirt and pulls me to him. “You deserve a sweet ride home after what you’ve been through.”

“You sure know the way to a girl’s heart.” Wrapping my arms around him I tilt my face toward his. “I think I’m going to miss you a little.”

His mouth descends to mine. The kiss is slow and hot. If there wasn’t a pilot waiting for me I might be inclined to give him a proper goodbye. However, we did do that several times the night before—and this morning.

After a blissful minute he breaks our kiss. “I think I’m going to miss you a lot.”

“You can always come to visit.” I run one hand down his chest. “Spend some time with my kids.”

“I’d like that.” He leans in and nuzzles my neck. “Maybe we could meet in Fairbanks sometime.”

I tilt my head, giving him access. Jeez, I’ve turned into such a vampire whore. “Maybe I’ll just do that.”

We kiss again and I pour all my sexy into it. It might be a while until I see Asa again. I don’t want him to forget about me. In an effort to get closer, I grind my body against him. Instantly he responds, his erection pressing against me. Yeah, I’m going to miss that.

When he draws back his eyes search my face. “Thank you—for everything.”

The moment is getting too emotional. I have to leave and he has to stay. There’s no getting around it. We come from two different worlds. They might be supernatural worlds but at this point they’re better kept apart. “Thank
you
—” I gyrate against him again. “For everything.”

A moan of desire escapes him. He cups my rear end and pulls me tighter. One more kiss and then I step away. “You know you can always call me.” I heft my bag over my shoulder. “I’m not opposed to a little long distance dirty talk.”

“How about dirty texting?” He wiggles his eyebrows.

“Maybe, but typing ‘moan’ one handed isn’t as good as hearing it.”

“You’ve got a point.”

I reach into my pocket and pull out the gold coin he gave me. “You sure Vivian won’t miss this?”

“I’m sure.” He hooks his thumbs in his belt loops. “Wouldn’t matter anyway. Call me if you need more. I want you to stay safe.”

“You’re the best.” I flip the coin in the air and catch it. “Okay. Until next time, vampire.”

“Until next time, reaper.”

Before I change my mind and throw myself at Asa again, I pivot and head into the sunlight. I don’t look back but focus on getting home to my kids. The coin is warm in my palm. Even if I do encounter another supernatural ghost I won’t be using this coin. It’s part of my time here with him—and I wouldn’t give that up for all the pirate booty in the world.

Boone Brux
is a multi-published author with stories that range from her bestselling paranormal romance, Suddenly Beautiful, to her medieval Bringer and the Bane series. As frequently featured author and speaker at conventions, Boone loves connecting with readers. Settled in the icy regions of Alaska with the love of her life and twin daughters, it's not uncommon to find Boone tapping away on her iPad on a windy beach or the barren tundra.

Other novels by Boone:

To Catch Her Death ~ A Grim Reality Novel

Suddenly Beautiful

Tweet

Bringer and the Bane Series: Shield of Fire (Book 1), Kiss of the Betrayer (Book 2) Chain of Illusions (Book 3)

Newsletter link - 
http://bit.ly/BoonesNL

Website:
www.boonebrux.com

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/BooneBruxAuthor

Twitter:
www.twitter.com/boonebrux

Street Team: 
http://bit.ly/BBaneST
 

~~*~~

C.J. Ellisson
lives in northern Virginia with her husband, two children, two dogs, and a fluffy black cat who makes her sneeze. Unlike most full-time authors, she's also battling severe chronic illness. C.J. works daily to put her Lupus into remission and continues to fight numerous bacterial infections while her immune system slowly attacks her body. She turned to writing when she could no longer work outside the home and claims the escape of penning contemporary erotic romance, urban fantasy, and erotica. has helped save her sanity

Death Times Two
is the fifth book in the
V V Inn
series and there are currently six novels and four prequel novellas planned, with more to be added if there is enough reader interest.

Books in the series :

Full Length Novels:
Vampire Vacation ~ The Hunt ~ Big Game

The V V Inn eBook Bundle, Books 1-3 (best price!)

Prequel Novellas:
Death’s Servant

Join C.J. Ellisson's Monthly Newsletter to Receive Notice of:

~ Contests
~ Free Reads & Sneak Peeks
~ Book Signing & Appearances
~ Online Reader Events
~ Upcoming Sales
~ New Releases

To sign up, copy and paste this site address into your browser's address bar:
bit.ly/cj-news

MORE places to connect with C.J.:

Website: cjellisson.com
Facebook: facebook.com/C.J.EllissonFanPage
Online Book Club: facebook.com/groups/urbanfantasybc
Street Team: facebook.com/groups/cjeseethe

Do you miss signed books? C.J. offers free, full-color signed 4x6 postcards of all her novels to readers who've left honest reviews on any retailer or book reviewing website. To obtain yours, please email your review URLs to
[email protected]
with your mailing address--international readers welcome!

Asa -
the fledgling vampire sent by Cy, who was turned in Afghanistan while serving in the Army. The Asa character, as well as Eric and Pat, are based on real people in C.J.’s life, her nephews and one of their friends.

Bloodcoffee -
a mixture of half-blood and half-coffee, favored by undead everywhere.

Bebe
- One of the vampires who paid an exorbitant fee to hunt Emiko at the inn in book two.

Bunny -
Paul's wife.

Cali -
Cy's bonded mate, and a werewolf. She's also Asa's aunt.

Constantine -
The smokin' hot head of Grim Reaper Services and Lisa's boss. He may or may not be human.

Cy -
Vivian's contact in New York, whom she turned when she discovered him close to death in an alley outside his bar over forty-five years ago.

Deneishia -
married to Kotsana and a member of Romeo’s Werewolf pack, which is also Jon’s old pack from Manitoba. She died at the inn in book three.

Donor -
a human who donates blood to a vampire, willingly, with no connections.

Drew -
one of the new vampire member’s in Vivian’s seethe.

Dria -
the master vampire who narrates the first book, aka Vivian and Alexandria. She’s married to Rafe and they own the V V Inn together.

Eric -
a new werewolf at the inn, originally from Romeo’s pack. He became a werewolf during a chance encounter while on leave from the Army, he was visiting an old hangout spot in the woods with his best friend Pat. In the story he’s Asa’s brother, who thought Asa was dead for years. And in real life both Eric and Asa’s characters are based on C.J.’s nephews.

Emiko -
the rogue designated by the Tribunal to be hunted at the resort (book two).

Fledgling -
term used for a vampire under the age of five years.

Hal Lee Lewya
- Lisa’s flamboyant porter who transport the souls to the great beyond.

Ivan -
Angie’s first husband and bonded mate (book one).

Joanna
- a young vampire vacationing at the inn, and a member of Liam's seethe.

Jon/Jonathan -
Vivian's werewolf servant and the head groundskeeper on the property.

Liebling -
German endearment, meaning darling.

Master Vampire -
a vampire who heads their own seethe, or is independent of a seethe. One not requiring the blood of a master to gain in power, but has accumulated enough strength to hold their own in a battle where an older vampire may try to drain a younger one for their blood.

Melvyn
- Visiting werewolf from the UK who traveled to th einn to hunt Emiko in book two.

Nate
- Lisa's smokin' hot partner. He reaps violent criminals. Human.

Pat -
a new werewolf from Romeo’s pack.

Paul -
a gourmet chef imported from the lower forty-eight, married to Bunny and a newly turned vampire who is also part of Vivian’s seethe.

Rafe -
Vivian's human husband, bonded mate for sixty-five years, and co-owner to the inn.

Romeo -
Jonathan's old Alpha, but not the Were who infected him.

Sanji
- Master vampire from India who traveled to the inn to hunt Emiko in book two.

Seethe -
A vampire family, or group of vampires, with a master vampire at its head.

Tommy -
an employee, originally from Australia, who mainly works the front desk and organizes the blood donor list for the guests.

Tribunal of Ancients/ Elders -
the governing body of ruling ancient vampires, entrusted with maintaining the secrecy of the existence of vampires from the human race.

Turning -
term used for when a human has been changed into a vampire.

Vivian -
the nickname for Dria, a play on words from The V V Inn.

Were -
shorthand for werewolf.

Vella
- Best friend to Lisa. Tan, Texan, and and queen hair dresser. Human, no magical abilities besides her sarcasm.

Vikram -
A vampire from Sanji’s seethe, but not participating in the hunt (book two).