Scarlett's heart hammered against her ribs as she stared at the vampire blocking her path. Everything about him radiated danger – from his glowing red eyes to the cruel twist of his lips as he smiled at her. She backed away slowly, her shoes scraping against the concrete roof.
"Who are you?" Her voice came out steadier than she expected.
He inhaled deeply, his smile widening. "How interesting. You absolutely reek of Lucian's scent." His head tilted to one side, studying her like a curious predator. "But what's even more fascinating is how you responded to my calling. A human shouldn't be able to sense that."
Scarlett's back hit the chain-link fence surrounding the roof's edge. "I don't know what you're talking about."
"No?" He moved closer, his movements unnaturally smooth. "Then how d
