Celeste sat there froze. The vampire’s words echoed deep in her heart. She bit her bottom lip as she stared at Maximus. His back was rigid, and his hands were clenched in fists. He stood there for a few seconds staring at the door. Celeste swallowed as he turned and stared at her. Shit. She had to go and open her mouth and bring attention to herself. She clutched the covers close to her chest as Maximus walked towards her, saying nothing. The silence was oppressive, and the tension was thick. He looked pissed off enough to go off. Celeste stared at him cautiously. She hated that side of him. There was no telling what he would do if he went off. Maximus stood there staring at her. Emotions swirled all around his face and anger won. Fuck. Celeste looked at the door as fear filled her