The VAMPIRE'S Obsession

Prologue: Frozen in Time "'The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.'" "I don't know why you're following me," Keira said, her voice laced with annoyance as she spun around to face Damien. "I'd rather die than not follow you," Damien replied, his eyes locked onto hers with an intensity that made her skin prickle. Keira's expression twisted in disgust. "You're creepy, Damien. And I don't mean it as a compliment." Damien's gaze never wavered, his eyes burning with a quiet passion. "I'll take it as a compliment, Keira. Because it means you're paying attention." Keira shook her head and turned to leave, but Damien's words stopped her. "You don't see me, Keira. You see the monster, the creature of the night. But I'm more than that. I'm the one who's been watching over you, protecting you." Keira's laughter was cold and mocking. "Protecting me? You're the one I'm afraid of, Damien. You're the one who scares me." That's so true. Damien's eyes flashed with pain, but his voice remained steady. "I know, Keira. And I'll live with that fear, as long as it means you're safe."