Vampires Among Us [Vampires Among Us 1] (Siren Publishing Classic)

became stubborn. He just didn’t have the boobs to make the stance look good!
    He knew that if he didn’t get this situation calmed down, he would be sleeping alone. He tried for a repentant look. “I am sorry. I should not have done so without telling you. I just assumed you already knew, since you were married to Shawn. I guess it shouldn’t surprise me, though, that he never told you.”
    “What do you mean?” Erica inquired, cocking an eyebrow up at him.
    “All of my kind has the ability to retrieve thoughts from humans, as well as shuffle through and rearrange thought processes. We can bury ones that we don’t want someone to have, and implant other thoughts in their place. With those abilities, there is no excuse for you to have ever suffered the torture Shawn gave you. Let’s look at the intimacy issue for example. Shawn had the ability to make the experience pleasurable for you each and every time, just by controlling your thoughts. Not that he should have had to do such a thing, if he knew how to treat a woman. Instead, he chose to not only inflict pain, but to make certain that you felt and remembered every bit of it. Judging by what I have seen in your memories, he inflicted as much pain on you as possible, for the sheer joy of seeing you in agony.” Kevin paused there for just a moment, with a painful expression on his face. “I’m sorry, baby. I’m sorry you ended up with a monster of my kind. I’m sorry he put you through so much pain and horror.”
    He gently took hold of her hand, and began stroking it lightly with his thumb. Glancing down at her face, he tried once again to reassure her.
    “Before you ask, no, I’m not trying to read your mind, and from now on, I’ll be sure and tell you first, okay?” When Erica nodded, he continued. “Now, let me clarify a few points. First of all, I did not invite you to my bed to pressure you into having sex with me. I simply want to have you curled up next to me since I will be leaving in the morning. Second, when we do decide to move to that stage, it will be on your terms, not mine. I will never make you do anything against your will. Third, and most importantly, I solemnly swear to you that when the time is right, and we do become intimate, you, my love will feel absolute pleasure.” He reached over and gently caressed the outside of his fingers down her cheek.
    The skeptical look that flashed across her face was hard to miss. “Can I ask you a personal question?” When she nodded, he continued. “Had there been anyone else before Shawn?”
    Erica could feel her face heating up as she attempted to look at anything else but him. Would he just think she was an inexperienced twit when she answered? “No,” she whispered.
    Kevin smiled down at her for her honesty. He had suspected as much. “I thought so. Baby, look at me please,” he gently pleaded, as he took her chin and lifted it up until their eyes locked. “You have nothing to be embarrassed about. Please trust me.”
    He waited only long enough for her to give a quick nod before continuing. “Answer me truthfully. Have you ever enjoyed the act of sex? Have you ever climaxed while having actual intercourse?”
    Erica hung her head in shame as she whispered her answer. “The other night was the first orgasm I have ever had.”
    Kevin grinned in triumph. He had suspected as much. “Do you trust me enough to allow me to give you a small demonstration?” Her eyes became instantly the size of small saucers as alarm streaked through her. He was quick to reassure her. “All I am going to do is hold your hand, but I want to give you a picture of what our future could be like.” He leaned over her as he gently lowered her down to the bed. “Now, just lie back and relax for me.” As he watched her settle back on the mattress, he planted a tender kiss on the tip of her nose. “Close your eyes, and oh yes, before I forget, I’ll be in your thoughts for just a few minutes. Just trust me, okay?”
    “Okay,” she whispered nervously, as she sucked in a deep breath, trying to calm her thundering heart.
    Kevin quietly sat next to her, gently rubbing the inside of her wrist with his thumb as he allowed her a moment to calm down. Then, he quickly jumped into her thought processes, wiping all worries and fears currently residing away. Closing his eyes as he took over all thought processes, he quickly overrode any remaining of hers with his own. He lightened up the pressure he was using