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Excerpt from Disdain by Kate Hill
Available from Changeling Press
From behind the door to his left, the annoying hum of a vacuum cleaner stopped. A moment later, the door opened and Alana stepped out.
Their gazes locked. Her eyes widened and her scent grew stronger, more sexual.
“I was just on my way to clean your room, Master,” she said.
Disdain resisted the urge to close his eyes and sigh. He loved the sound of her pretty voice calling him Master. He wanted her to say it in the bedroom.
“But I can come back later. I don’t want to bother you,” she continued.
“You’re not bothering me.” He unlocked his door, then held it open for her.
“Thanks,” she said, pushing in her cart of cleaning supplies.
He opened the shades while she began making the bed. Though they didn’t speak, the tension between them filled the room. He sensed her fear of him, but also knew he aroused her as much as she aroused him.
“How long have you been working for Zigor?”
“About seven months.”
“You enjoy it?”
“I’m very grateful to him and Mel. They saved my life.”
“What happened to your creator?”
“She died.” Her clipped tone implied she didn’t want to discuss the vampire who had Changed her.
Just as well. The less he knew about her, the less he would care.
“You’re a maid?” He approached, standing near enough that when she stood she bumped into his chest.
“Sorry.” She tried to move away from him, but he refused to let her. “Excuse me, please.”
His hand rested lightly on her waist, and he cupped her face, tilting it toward his. “Why?”
Alana stared at him, her heart thumping against her ribs.
God, he has the most gorgeous eyes and he smells wonderful.
His thumb began stroking her cheek with surprising gentleness and Alana found herself rising onto her toes as his mouth descended upon hers. His lips were moist and soft, yet at the same time firm. They moved slowly against hers, gradually becoming more demanding.
