Chapter 38. Typical Vampire

“It’s Ms. Caroline.” Vero pushed Lev out onto the veranda. “You have to go,” she hissed.

“Ms. Windward. I know you’re not asleep. Open the door now!” Ms. Caroline knocked on the door again, this time harder and more urgently.

Vero became more panicked and stared at Lev as he refused to move from her room. “I don’t want to be punished again!” she exclaimed in a whisper, pushing Lev’s chest with both hands. His muscles felt firm and strong in her palms, and for a brief moment, the image of Lev half-naked flashed through her mind, making her blush.

Instead of complying with her request, Lev grabbed her hand and said, “She won’t punish you again.”

“What?” Vero looked up, frowning. “How can you be so sure?”

“Because I—”

The sound of a key being turned caught their attention, and Vero looked towards the door in alarm. Oh no. Ms. Caroline used the spare key to open the door.

“Shit, you have to—“ When Vero turned back to Lev, he was no longer there.