I sighed at the heat that radiated off him and seeped beneath my skin, defrosting me slowly. Derik and Brax ducked in then, pulling off their wet clothes too. I smiled, my eyes raking over them both appreciatively.
“Stop that, beautiful. Tonight we stay alert—and alive,” Derik ordered, eyeing Brax and Kai, who nodded.
“Why? Aren’t we safe here?” I asked.
Derik hesitated, and my heart rate sped up.
“We’ll keep you safe,” Kai tried.
“From what?” I shivered, my body trembling as it tried to keep the warmth, but it was just so cold.
“The vampire that we heard could still be out there, trying to get out of whatever torment it is being put through. Not to mention the distraction it might be. We have to be careful. I’ll take first watch,” Derik said, going to leave the tent.
“Wait, you’ll
