The Vampire's Consort (Book Three of Serena's Story)

Serena's POVMy heart was still racing as I stood outside my bedroom door. I paused a moment, trying to catch my breath before going in, just in case Brax was still awake. I had told him I was going down to the kitchen to get a snack. But I had known it was a lie. I knew I was going outside, though I couldn't explain why. And now I wished more than anything that I had just stayed in bed.That I had never met Maxim.I pushed the door open slowly. I could see Brax's form in the bed, his chest bare. He was asleep. That was one bit of good luck, at least. It meant I would have a bit of time to figure out what the hell had just happened before I had to explain it

Maxim's POVI watched from the trees as the werewolf approached. I wasn't surprised to see him. I had figured it would be either him or perhaps both of them who met with me tonight. The only thing that would have shocked me is if she had come alone.I didn't mind that Brax had come. It would give me a chance to explain the benefits to him of the arrangement I was suggesting. I knew I had things to offer him, things that he wanted. In some ways, he was probably going to be more open to it than Serena was.I also knew there were others around as well, others of his kind, watching him. Thinking they could protect him. They didn't bother me. I knew there was n

Maxim's POVI waited impatiently for Serena to appear. The sun had gone down over an hour ago. What was she waiting for?There were other people, other wolves, milling around. I assumed they were there for my benefit but they had no idea where I was.Finally the door opened and she appeared. Brax followed her out, which made me tense momentarily. I had said I wanted to speak to her alone. But he stopped after a few steps. I guessed that he wanted to keep an eye on us but he would let us speak privately. I could live with that.She walked over to me slowly, hugging herself. Was she col

Serena's POV“If you're going to talk to Dakota about mates, you better make it soon,” Brax whispered to me at dinner. I knew he was right. She and Damian were sitting across from us and had been oblivious to everyone else in the room for the entire meal. Damian's hand kept brushing hers, and I knew she would be feeling the sparks when their skin made contact.So as soon as we'd finished eating, I grabbed Dakota's hand and led her and my parents out of the room. Her slow steps behind me showed her reluctance to leave Damian behind. I took them up to the guest rooms that had been prepared for them, and after getting my parents settled, Dakota and I went to her room.

Serena's POVMaxim disappeared from the seat in front of me. I should have asked him how he does that, I realized. But I had been a little distracted.He always seemed so calm, so in control, but when he kissed me, both the last time and especially just now, I had felt a heat and passion underneath the exterior that was intoxicating. I had no complaints whatsoever about my sex life with Brax, but I had a feeling that being with Maxim would be different.I hadn't told Brax that I was going to speak to Maxim, but I would have to tell him now that I had invited him into the house. My heart sank slightly as I realized that I had probably just put Brax in more