Scarlet Kiss

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes as the music blared so loudly I could barely even hear my own thoughts. The bass vibrated hard throughout my bones, my heartbeat matching pace with the beat. Shannon and I were pressed up against each other, grinding our bodies together. I could feel the eyes of the men at the bar who'd been staring at us since the moment we walked in. They were watching us, lust and hunger evident in their heavy stares. I glanced over my shoulder and flashed them a smile. One of them stood up as if he were contemplating coming over to join us.

I felt powerful. Almost high off the feelings that tonight had brought me. Shannon flipped me around so I was facing her again and I could see the hint of scarlet trickling down from the corner of her mouth as she smiled at me. My eyes immediately honed in on what was left of the sweet essence we had both shared only hours before, and I couldn't help myself. I reached out and wrapped my hand around the back of her neck and pulled her forward. I felt her giggle as I pressed my lips against hers, letting my tongue trace her bottom lip seeking out his blood that was painting her lips. The feeling of ecstasy hit me the moment I tasted his blood on her mouth. My head fell back as I let the power of his blood overwhelm my senses once again, electricity rushing through my veins.

It was only then that I noticed the dark, ominous outline of a man in the corner of the bar. His arms were crossed over his chest and he was watching me with a penetrating gaze. A smirk twitched on the corner of his mouth when our eyes locked together. I heard myself gasp at the realization of what was about to happen. He's here, I thought. I knew I was about to be punished for not listening, but any punishment he gave me would be worth just one more taste of the scarlet kiss only he could give me.