Chapter 221

Before I could finish the thought, we were back in the darkened room and Alexis was removing his fangs from my neck. The drastic change from light to dark caused my surroundings to seem unreal. The sound of the ocean was instantly gone and the quiet was almost abnormal.

I stood, pressing my fingers to my neck. I looked down at Alexis. His mouth was closed, still painted with the blood of his recent feedings. His eyes were black orbs as they watched me. Gone were his golden brown human eyes. Gone was the sun-kissed bronzed skin. He was white but glowing, and although he was now animated, he could never pass for human in this condition.

"Alexis." My heart felt as if it had moved to my throat. I didn't know what to say, but I had to say something. I wanted to tell him that I was sorry, that I knew that it was hard for him, too. I wanted to kiss him and be wrapped again in his arms. I had to say something!

"Are—are you still hungry?" I stuttered. Ugh, am I stupid?

"I am sated. But I m