A short drive later, and Selene joined Brandon in the living room. He stood by the window, looking over the vibrant green of the neighborhood's trees and lawns. He heard her approach and turned, his gaze sweeping the living room.
In the daylight, the house looked normal, but there was a creeping sense of eeriness. Surely no one would be bold enough to invade the home of a police officer in broad daylight. Still, Selene could feel the malevolent presence.
“Damn it,” Brandon said furiously, “this is our home. I won't have it. I will not let this man destroy our peace!”
He drew Selene into his arms and kissed her hard, driving his tongue into her mouth and daring the darkness to touch them. She kissed him back. It was an act of defiance toward all that stood against them.
They stumbled to
