Sexting With A Vampire
Chapter 70

Evan

For some reason, I can drink alcohol without feeling like s**t. I'm not sure if it's a full-fledged vampire thing, but I'm not complaining.

I pick up my bottle of bourbon and sigh when I hear another irritating snicker from behind. There have been a pair of eyes on my neck since I stepped into this bar.

"You can come out," I say in a bored tone. "Say what you want to say, or ask what you want to ask. Just stop watching me like a stalker."

I hear another loud snicker behind me. It belongs to Leonora... or Arachne. Honestly, I don't really care.

All I want is a few drinks and a peaceful night before Stella finally comes home from her adventure.

Dealing with Arachne isn't on my wishlist tonight.

"You're a sharp one." Arachne sits next to me and holds up her hand, ordering the same bourbon I'm drinking. An entire bottle. Are you serious?

Silently, I glance her way. "What do you want?"

A smile curls her thin, pink lips. Her expression is evil and speaks of her ill intentions, but she isn't attacking me. She wouldn't win the battle, but the problem is that I wouldn't win either. I'm not powerful enough.

f**k.

I need to mate with Stella. It would make me stronger and give me more control over the shadows. My magic would grow, and maybe I could get rid of Arachne once and for all.

"I want to know what you're doing on the silver wolf's side..." Arachne drinks from her glass and sets it down. The sound rings in my ears, and her eyes are intense. "Would you mind telling me the reason?"

I lift an eyebrow.

Arachne is trying to figure me out by staring at me with curious eyes. Unfortunately for her, I'm not interested in making friends with the freaking enemy.

I look away from her ugly mug, shaking my head. "Are you seriously asking me that?"

"Yes. Why are you on Stella's side?" Arachne repeats demandingly. "I can tell you're powerful, Evan. You're practically the only thing keeping me from wringing the neck of that werewolf."

"And what is your point?" I'm growing more and more irritated. Every sentence coming out of her mouth sounds like a threat.

"I'm simply curious why you're with her."

"And I'm not buying that. Tell me what you want."

"As I said earlier, you're sharp," Arachne bats her long eyelashes and lets out a fake laugh. "The reason I'm here is... Well, you could rule the world by my side, Evan. Be the handsome king to my beautiful queen; second ruler of the entire world." I snort. "Sorry, but that won't ever happen."

Stupefaction seeps into Arachne's features.

The spider clearly didn't expect such a fast answer. Arachne studies me with her red lips parted in shock.

I take my time to study her.

She is wearing a red velvet dress that hugs her curves. Her shoes are high-heels, and I roll my eyes. She is obviously trying to seduce me. It's not really working, though.

"Is it because Stella is your mate? Because the mate-bond isn't in power yet, and if you murdered her, then..." she laughs. "Who knows-maybe I could turn into your second-chance mate?" Murder Stella?!

I have to grip the table not to flip out.

The shadows are gossiping within me, liking the idea of ruling the world, but I shut them down.

My goal isn't world domination, and I hiss at Arachne. "Give me one reason to not rearrange your face for even making that suggestion! I would never hurt Stella!"

"Is that right?" Arachne challenges. "I thought all you vampires were power-hungry and dreaming of ruling the world. And to achieve that goal, you only need to kill the silver wolf."

Anger rises from my chest, yet I keep my voice steady. "Let me make something very clear here. Stella is the person I love. She means the world to me, and if you touch her or even look at her the wrong way, I will end you. And if I don't give a s**t if that isn't my destiny!"

"Wow, wow, wow!" Arachne presses her hand to her chest. "You're so aggressive! I love that devotion so much... Lord, you amaze me, Evan. You have so much hatred for me even though all I ever did was talk about your precious mate."

I glare at her. "So don't do it again."

"Alright, then let's do something else..."

Arachne smiles wickedly and leans closer. Her red nails are too long and sharp. Disgusting. She strokes her hand over the veins in my arm. It's repulsive, and I withdraw from her touch.

She snorts. "What? Are you afraid of some skin-to-skin contact? Or don't you think I'm pretty, Evan?"

"I hate spiders," I tell her in a calm tone. "And I'm not fighting you only because I might not walk out as the winner.""

"That's a wise reason."

"Thank you."

"I really like you."

"And I really hate you."

Arachne shows me her teeth in a smile. "You're so loyal to Stella... I admire that... But it kind of... Well, it makes me want you even more, Evan. You have this darkness inside you, and I love it." "Okay, I'm leaving," I get up and don't bother paying. I will compel whoever is foolish enough to try and stop me.

Unluckily, the blonde spider woman follows me like a goddamn shadow. She follows me out the door and places her hand on my shoulder to make me turn around.

"Wait, Evan, why are you leaving?!"

"Because you creep me out."

"Me?" Arachne tries to sound innocent. Delicate.

I repress the urge to puke.

Arachne sickens me to the bone. She is deranged for suggesting I would murder Stella and pick her instead. And she is even crazier for thinking I would take her up on the offer.

I swallow thickly. "Yes, I look at you, and then I want to barf."

To my surprise, Arachne laughs at my words. "You are fascinating, but your bad side only adds to why I'm intrigued by you, Evan. I like when there is a bit of a chase."

"No, you're only intrigued by me because you want me on your side and because I'm powerful. You're afraid of me."

Arachne pauses, and I glance over my shoulder. She is standing still on the street, suddenly not looking as confident as before. Her eyes have turned black with frustration. "I'm not afraid of you."

I laugh in amusement. "Sure, whatever you say, Arachne, but you and I both know the truth."

She hisses at me. "You're not very nice, but I will forgive you for this. I still believe you might come to your senses and pick me over Stella. I'm clearly the better choice."

I snort and shake my head. This spider woman is insane for thinking I would pick her over Stella.

"It won't happen since you will never be the better choice... Anyway, have an awful night, Arachne. I hope you die in your sleep, and I never have to see your ugly mug again."

With those words, I slip into the earth and the shadows, anything not to be faced with Arachne. That spider is Stella's enemy, and therefore she is my enemy. I don't want to converse with her. No.

All I want is for Stella to come home again... It's really dull when she isn't around to tease. I wonder what she and Raphael are up to?