The vampire's stubbornness came to the fore and his brows drew together slightly. "As if I'd feed from anyone while Karena goes hungry."
Carrick's eyes drifted closed as Russell's lips met his.
"Forever," he echoed wanly. His eyes suddenly held the weight of the centuries of his red thirst. It was a long moment before he spoke again. "I meant what I said earlier. I haven't felt like this for a long time. I'm falling for you, Russell Wallace."