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    Taming His Beast
    Taming His Beast
    Taming His Beast
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    Taming His Beast

    By Marie Medina

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    Tristan’s life as a vampire is simple enough when he and his familiar John go out for a drink one night. However, he didn’t count on running into Rory, a guy he shared a steamy kiss with at a party, and he definitely did not plan on John and Rory being attacked by a vampire-werewolf hybrid sent by Tristan’s vengeful brother.

    Both men are infected, and both men turn, one into a vampire and the other into a werewolf. The attractions, and conflicts, between the three men make sparks fly as they try to learn more about what has happened, but Tristan’s brother has little desire to help them. Tristan was born a supernatural being, but how will Rory and John adjust? And in the end, will both men be open-minded enough to accept the love they could both enjoy with Tristan?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEvernight Publishing
    Release dateAug 19, 2012
    ISBN9781771300957
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    Taming His Beast - Marie Medina

    Published by Evernight Publishing at Smashwords

    www.evernightpublishing.com

    Copyright© 2012 Marie Medina

    ISBN: 978-1-77130-095-7

    Cover Artist: Sour Cherry Designs

    Editor: Karyn White

    ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

    WARNING: The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. No part of this book may be used or reproduced electronically or in print without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in reviews.

    This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, and places are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

    DEDICATION

    To Howard, who said yes, please when I sent him the outline for this story.

    TAMING HIS BEAST

    The Beast Within, 1

    Marie Medina

    Copyright © 2012

    Chapter One

    I think you should go over there and talk to him, John said, giving Tristan’s knee a quick tap under the bar.

    Tristan turned on his barstool just enough to eye the dark-haired guy in the corner again. "And say what? Hi, we kissed at a party, but I don’t remember your name. You gave me your number, but you left one digit off. Was that on purpose, or were you just really drunk? I just can’t see that going very well. He might not even remember me because he really was pretty drunk."

    John sighed, twirling his beer bottle between his hands. You think about him all the time. I can feel it—hell, I can even hear it when you drink from me.

    Tristan had been peering back at the corner, but then he snapped his head around. Do you mind? Keep your voice down.

    John stared at him for a long moment, his expression blank. Every supe in here knows I’m your familiar.

    And everyone else has no idea what that means, okay? Tristan drained his beer and nodded at the bartender for another.

    Sure. I got it. John got off his stool. I’ll be more careful. He walked to the back of the bar toward the bathrooms.

    Tristan knew he’d hurt John’s feelings, but John had always had issues with discretion. He murmured his thanks when his new beer arrived, but then his eyes strayed to the corner again. The dark-haired man was making his way to the back as well. A few moments after he passed through the door that led to the bathrooms, Tristan felt an odd tingle at the back of his mind. John must have recognized the guy, but why would his emotions have heightened that much? Would John say something? John had been right when he’d pointed out that Tristan couldn’t get the guy out of his head, but that didn’t mean Tristan should act on the feelings. He wondered again if John would say something. Surely he wouldn’t do something like that to Tristan. Or would he? The tingling sensation got worse, and then it changed.

    John was in trouble. In pain.

    Shooting off his stool, Tristan raced back to the bathroom. When he entered, he saw John pressed against the wall wrestling with a filthy leather-clad man who had his teeth—no, his fangs—locked onto John’s neck. The dark-haired man had the leather-clad guy by the shoulders, trying to get him off of John but having no luck.

    Tristan intervened. He grabbed the leather-clad man by his hair and yanked his fangs away from John’s flesh. Then he snapped the man’s neck.

    Nothing but ash fell between John and the dark-haired man, who looked thoroughly shocked. Tristan started to say something, but then he shut his mouth. What could Tristan say that wouldn’t shock him further?

    Tristan? John whispered.

    Tristan caught John in his arms right before he hit the dirty floor. Bending to smell the wound, he cursed. He licked John’s neck to stop the bleeding and heal the wound. When John’s breathing steadied, Tristan looked up at the dark-haired man.

    Are you okay? Tristan asked.

    The man blinked. I’m … not sure. He looked down at his hand. He bit me, too. He blinked again. When I first tried to pull him away.

    Tristan looked and saw the bite marks. Blood dripped steadily from the man’s hand onto the floor. Anger surged inside Tristan, but he held his emotions back. He needed to be calm right now.

    I’m going to need you to trust me, okay? Tristan said as he reached toward the man.

    You’re going to— The man shook his head, cutting himself off as he put his hand behind his back. I don’t know about that.

    I just saved both of you, didn’t I? Tristan gestured to John. He looks better, doesn’t he?

    The man glanced at John, focusing on his neck.

    John tried to lift his head. Trust him. You’re going to need him.

    Tristan focused his gaze on the man, who soon came forward and held his hand out.

    Tristan took the man’s hand in his own and examined the wound. His blood smelled sweet, even sweeter than John’s, which was odd because John had been Tristan’s familiar for years. No one’s blood should smell sweeter to Tristan, unless…. He shook himself, pushing aside such thoughts. Turning the man’s hand slightly, Tristan met his eyes again and licked the wound.

    The man shivered, his eyes rolling back and closing. Tristan felt a brief wave of pleasure, too, as the taste of the man’s blood burst forth on his tongue. A name drifted into Tristan’s mind.

    Rory. That’s your name?

    He nodded. Yes. He opened his eyes. How did you know?

    Tristan almost said he was glad to finally learn it, but it was obvious Rory either didn’t recognize him or was too shocked to remember meeting him. Your blood. We’ll know a lot more about each other soon. Tristan helped John to his feet and leaned him against the wall. He dug his wallet out, retrieving several bills. Pay your tab, and ours. Then come outside. We need to go out the back. John’s lost too much blood. People would notice and ask questions. He gazed into Rory’s eyes. Do it, now.

    Rory nodded and left the bathroom.

    You tranced him so easily, John said as they moved out of the bathroom slowly. I felt your connection. He sighed, his eyes closing and his head lolling on Tristan’s shoulder. So strong.

    Shhh. Rest. We need to get you home.

    John moaned, pressing his face against Tristan’s neck. How deep was the bite? Will I turn?

    Trying to push his fears away and keep his mind blank, Tristan replied in a calm voice. I don’t know. Just relax. Don’t try to talk.

    That thing … your brother needs to stop…

    John passed out.

    Tristan got him into the backseat of his car and glanced back to the bar. No sign of Rory yet. He scanned the parking lot, breathing deep. The hybrid must have been alone, which made no sense. Why would his brother send only one of his freakish playthings after them? What are you up to, Galan? he whispered to the night air.

    Rory emerged from the bar and came toward them. He stood in front of Tristan, waiting.

    Get in the car, please. I need to explain what just happened, but I need to get my friend home. Okay?

    Still looking shocked and a bit dazed, Rory nodded and got in the passenger’s side.

    Tristan moved quickly to the driver’s side as he prayed nothing else would go wrong tonight.

    ****

    Rory glanced at the driver again. He knew the guy, but the memory was fuzzy. As he was trying to figure it out, the man caught him staring.

    What is it? the man asked. Are you all right?

    Pushing through the haze of his confusion, Rory finally said, You seem familiar, but nothing exactly seems normal right now, so I wasn’t sure. Rory looked down, both embarrassed and scared. He

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