Know how they say don't judge a book by its cover? Well, forget the cliché. Dax Rider is exactly what he looks like. An asshole. Dax moves into town, reconciling with old friend Logan Pierce. Typical girl next door catches Dax's eye. Except she isn't just any typical girl. Her blonde hair and white eyes captivate. She only wishes her pretty hair could sweep away all the bad. Unfortunately, it's not enough to sweep away bad boy Dax. Her eyes stay glued to the ground, not wanting to see the world for what it is. Dax takes the risk and lifts her chin, forcing her eyes on him. On what a world would look like with him in it. Maybe Dax isn't so bad after all...Who knows? It's your turn now. Read each side of their story. You be the judge. ****THIS IS A DARK ROMANCE. SOME PARTS MAY BE UNCOMFORTABLE FOR READERS.**** It's only a story. I don't condone the way the main character is treated. *MAY CAUSE TRIGGERS* *MATURE AUDIENCE 18+* *SEXUAL CONTENT* *STRONG LANGUAGE* *FUCKED UP STORY* *MAY PISS READER OFF* *OFFENSIVE* *I do NOT own any of the photos in this story.* PLEASE NO REPOSTS NO TRANSLATION OF STORY IN ANY OTHER LANGUAGE NO COPYING IN ANY WAY DON'T POST ON ANOTHER WEBSITE NO FAN FICTIONS Cover Font By: Matt Patterson Model is Stephen James

This story is the sequel to my previous story "King of the Vamps". It would be beneficial to read that story first as you will be introduced to some characters and certain plot points! Clayton, the son of revered King Ulric and Queen Amaryllis has reached the age to find his mate. The day he tracked her scent, he expected to find a gorgeous vampire attached to the scent. However, a small human child stood in place of his expectations. He felt an intense need to protect the little girl and to love and provide for her as an older brother would for their younger sister. Although he was expecting a mature female to complete his mate bond with, he is prepared to raise his young mate, who was unfortunately abandoned by her parents. He is determined to provide her a life full of happiness and love. ****** "What difference does it make how old I am? I'm not a little kid, Clay. If it's about me being 18, six months doesn't make a big difference." "You're making this very difficult for me," he said, his jaw clenched. "Please tell me," she whispered. Clay tilted his chin up and closed his eyes. He couldn't handle looking at her face. If he looked at her for one more second he would break. She was the only person in the world who held enough power to weaken him. "Please," her sweet voice whispered again. And there his resolve went. Completely out of the door. He grabbed her hips and pushed her against the wall. "You want to know, Hadley?" He asked, his voice dangerously low.

Just a regular job.... Get in, crack the safe, fetch the diamonds. That's what hobby cat burglar and acclaimed jewelry maker Calendar Moonstone has aimed for. Instead she finds a dead body, meets a handsome Detective, has a nosey insurance investigator on her tracks and manages a complicated boyfriend situation. And must solve a century old jewelry mystery!