(Grace) Silas scooped me up like I weighed nothing. The excitement in his eyes was addicting. He moved with such speed I could tell he was using his vampire side to get us away quickly. He stopped when he found a gorgeous lake hidden in dense woods. He moved me so I was fully facing him, letting me wrap my legs around his waist. "Grace, are you sure?" he breathed. "Please be sure. I can't ---" I silenced him with my lips. We kissed each other as if we needed the other to breathe. I felt his hand slip up my shirt, caressing my back. His touch left warm tingles in their wake. I grinded against him in desire, savoring the taste of his mouth. It felt like I was dreaming. How many times had I fantasized about being with him.... like this? We broke our kiss to catch our breath. "Silas I

