Lucien stood in the shadows across from Scarlett's house, watching until the light in her bedroom window flickered on. His jaw clenched as he replayed the events of the night in his mind—Scarlett possessed by Morpheus, Jacob and his friends attacking, the ancient power that had surged through her. And that moment, just now, when he'd almost given in to the desire that had been building between them since they first met.
He shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts. There would be time for that later. Right now, he had unfinished business.
"Jacob," he whispered into the night, his voice carrying a promise of vengeance. "You won't escape me."
Lucien knew vampires well. Despite their centuries of existence, despite all their power and knowledge, they had one fatal flaw—pride. And Jacob'
