Kerrelyn Sparks - The Vampire and the Virgin

The Vampire and the Virgin

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Series: Love at Stake [8]

SUMMARY: Olivia's packing list: 1. Sunscreen 2. Bathing suit 3. Flip-flops FBI psychologist Olivia Sotiris was looking for a cool ocean breeze, sand between her toes, and a break from her crazy, chaotic, and sometimes all-too-dangerous life. But when she escaped to the small Greek island of Patmos, all she got were meddling grandmothers trying to marry her off. Can't they see that none of the men around interests her--except Robby MacKay? Robby's packing list: 1. Synthetic blood 2. More synthetic blood 3. Jogging clothes (even vamps have to stay in shape!) Robby needs to cool off, too, since all he can think about is revenge on the Malcontent bloodsuckers who once held him captive--but then he meets Olivia, the beauty with wild curls and a tempting smile. When a deadly criminal from a case back home tracks her down, Robby will have to save her life--along with giving her a first time she'll never forget...

The Vampire and the Virgin

Kerrelyn Sparks

With all my love to my hero at home,
My husband and best friend,
Don

Contents

Robby MacKay had murder on his mind as he approached the

Olivia Sotiris eased the back door shut. It had to be

Thats not what you usually wear to go jogging, Carlos

Robby paced across the courtyard. Bugger. Bloody hell.

Shortly after sunset, Robby met Carlos in the garden at

This was one of those moments, Robby thought as he

Robby had just stepped out of the shower when he

Olivia was relieved to find a stack of clean beach

Robby groaned. Bloody hell, not now. Just ignore it.

Olivia stepped off the elevator onto the second floor of

Robby hesitated at the open doorway. He dreaded this evening,

Olivia was glad when the holiday season was over. The

I dont know why you have to take me, Constantine

Robby sat at the desk in the security office at

Robby covered the phone with his hand and glowered at

As the month of February wore on, Robby stayed in

Right after hearing the message Olivia left on his phone,

Olivia glared at him. Im not going to bed with

Life didnt get any tougher than this. Robby dashed down

Were here to see Otis Crump. Olivia showed her FBI

Within minutes the security office at Romatech was overflowing with

Olivia took a deep breath and removed her automatic from

Robby swooped Olivia up in his arms. A surge of

The next evening, Olivia busied herself at her apartment, cleaning

Robby knew something was wrong the minute he materialized in

Robby feared he would lose Olivia forever. He couldnt guarantee

The next day at dusk, Olivia paced nervously beside J.L.s

Olivia sat at the kitchen table in her grandmothers house,

R obby MacKay had murder on his mind as he approached the rendezvous site in Central Park. The peaceful scene did little to dissuade his violent thoughts. Moonlight sparkled on the still lake and gleamed off the aluminum hulls of overturned rowboats along the shore. The boathouse sat nearby, empty and quiet. Robby only took notice because he was checking for signs of an ambush.

He and his companions halted in front of a series of steps that descended into a dark gully. At the bottom was a tunnel with a Malcontent waiting inside. Waiting for his death, if Robby had his way.

He started down the stairs with Zoltan and Phineas. Angus MacKay and his wife Emma charged over the hill with vampire speed so they could investigate the far side of the tunnel.

I told youcome alone, a Russian-accented voice whispered from the black interior of the tunnel.

Phineas stopped on a landing halfway down the stairs, his hand curling around the hilt of his sword. Youve been trying to kill me for months, Stan. Of course I brought some mean and nasty dudes with me. One wrong move and theyre gonna make you look like beef Stroganoff.

After surviving entirely on blood for almost three hundred years, Robby wasnt sure what beef Stroganoff looked like, but he took grim pleasure in being called a mean and nasty dude.

Unfortunately right now, he was more of a clumsy weakling. Each step felt like he was sinking into wet shifting sand. The casts and bandages had been removed last night from his feet and hands, so tonight hed claimed he was ready for action. It was a bluff he could pull off only if he didnt fall down the stairs.

Meanwhile, the other mean and nasty dude, Zoltan Czakvar, zipped down the stairs at vampire speed and positioned himself against the brick wall to the right of the tunnel entrance.

The Russian had insisted earlier on the phone that he would come alone to meet Phineas. Robby and his fellow Vamps suspected a trap, but the question was, where? No doubt the Malcontents realized a group of Vamps would accompany Phineas to Central Park. Did the Malcontents plan to attack in the park, or were they hoping the Vamps would leave their base at Romatech Industries understaffed and vulnerable? Either way, the Vamps knew they had no choice but to divide and protect both Phineas and Romatech.

Robby had asked to go with the group to Central Park, figuring it afforded him the best chance at killing a Malcontent. One wouldnt be enough, but it was a good start. He made it to the bottom of the stairs and stationed himself to the left of the entrance.

Yo, Stan, Phineas called to the Russian. You paying rent for that tunnel or what? He drew his sword and affected a gangster voice. Come out and say hello to my little friend.

The Russian vampire, dressed in black cargo pants and a black sweatshirt jacket, eased slowly from the tunnel. The hood was pulled over his head, casting his face in shadow, although the icy blue of his eyes glittered as his gaze darted nervously about. He flinched when Zoltan whipped his sword out, the blade gleaming in the moonlight mere inches from the Russians shoulder.

Robby followed suit, reaching overhead to draw the claymore from the sheath on his back. When his grip faltered, he grasped the hilt with both hands to keep from dropping the weapon and making a dent in his thick skull. Bugger. He should have brought a lighter weight sword. He lowered the sword and rested the tip on the ground.

The Russian lifted his hands in surrender. I did not come to fight. I have no weapon.

And hes alone. Emma emerged from the tunnel and sprinted up the stairs to stop on the landing next to Phineas. The tunnels clear.

Angus exited the tunnel, returning his claymore to the sheath on his back. He patted the Russian down from behind, then moved in front of him to pat him down again. He jerked the hood off the Russians head, then stepped back to glower at him. Stanislav Serpukhov. What are ye up to?

Robby stiffened at the sight of the Russians spiky white-blond hair. Hed seen that hair before. His newly healed fingers flexed jerkily around the hilt of his sword. Ye were there. In the cave.

Stanislav whirled around toward him and his eyes widened. You? He moved back, stumbling onto the first stair step. Youre alive?

Memories shot through Robbys mind. Images of the torturers with their twisted, gleeful faces. The stench of his burning flesh. The snap of his breaking bones. Ye bloody bastard. Ye were there. He used both hands to raise his sword.

Robby, stop! Angus ordered.

He was there! Robby lurched toward the Russian, who scurried up the steps to the landing.

I said stop . Angus planted one hand against Robbys chest and his other hand on Robbys arm, forcing the sword down.

Robby glared at his great-great-grandfather, who only looked a few years older than himself. I require revenge. Ye canna stop me.