Kachina Raven is a Reconnaissance Agent for the Vampire Eradication Network.One night while escaping a murderous cult of vampire wannabes, she meets Kael. There is an immediate attraction, but she knows there is something odd about him. He has some very unusual skills and abilities. She's sure he isn't a vampire but is just as sure he's no ordinary human either.She will always be stalked by vampires and doesn't want to put anyone else at risk by having a relationship with them. Her life is further complicated by the relentless pursuit of a homeland security agent.Kael is an alpha male used to being the protector, but Raven makes it clear she can fight her own battles. He's frustrated when she refuses to acknowledge the attraction between them and is determined to have her as his mate.Excerpt: Raven gripped his shoulders and spun him around so his back was against the counter. Shoving her leg between his, she pressed against him, knowing the pressure would be uncomfortable for him if he tried to move."You know what I want, so stop jacking around and give it to me."His face split in an ear to ear grin. "In front of your friend? I didn't realize you were so kinky." He moved a hand to the snap of his jeans."Damn it, Kael, I'm not leaving here without the vials. You have no idea the havoc you could unleash on the world by messing around with that stuff." She glared at him nose to nose."You're probably cranky because you're hungry. Let me get another steak on the grill and you can search my place while I cook."The fact that he was willing to let her search told her he was confident she wouldn't find them. "I think I found something useful," Killer said, from the desk area. "Kael has Nathan's cell phone number and an e-mail address that doesn't appear to go through government channels." She tapped a handwritten note taped to one of the computer monitors.Raven looked over at Killer, as her mind raced ahead with possibilities. "You think we could make contact with him from here? Just send him the pictures by e-mail to get him started instead of risking a face to face evidence drop?" If she knew Nathan, he'd want the actual evidence in hand soon enough, but it would be a start."Oh wait," Killer said. "If we do that, Nathan won't get to see me in my 'take-no-prisoners, kick ass outfit.'"Raven let out an exaggerated sigh. "We all have to make sacrifices." She met Kael's gaze. "Killer thinks Nathan Jefferies is totally hot."Kael smiled, but his gaze narrowed when he asked, "Do you find him attractive?"Raven felt a flutter in her belly. "He's not really my type." She immediately regretted her candor.