Rosie attempted to get up. Her legs failed underneath her, and Shane caught her in his safe, muscular arms. He brought her up to balance, and stared into her eyes the same, intense way he had earlier. Rosie could feel the pleasant, heated tingling again, and it made her want to close her eyes and lean into Shane.

Surprisingly, she was the first to look away. She gulped and stepped over the blackened vampire’s body. Shane followed, and grabbed her hand before she could leave. “Are you okay?” He asked, worriedly.

“I’m fine,” she lied. “Can you take me home now, please?”

Shane dropped her hand, and stepped closer to her. His head mere inches from hers. “Are you afraid of me?”

Rosie looked up into his now friendly brown eyes, and she knew in that moment he would never hurt her. “No, it’s just it was a little scary. I’ll be okay. I promise.”

Shane looked uncomfortable, but he stayed where he was. Rosie could feel the heat radiate from his alive body, and for a second she thought she could hear his heart beating.

“I would never hurt you,” he said slowly, making sure she caught every word with honest meaning. “It just happens when I use my element. Please, don’t be afraid.”

“I know,” Rosie nodded, and smiled reassuringly. She thought it was time to change the subject, so she asked, “Where’s Amber? Did she find Amy?”

“I found Amber, but I don’t know if she found Amy. I had to leave her when I heard you scream.” He looked down at the vampire; he didn’t seem to feel the same remorse as Rosie. He shook his head in disgust, and then turned back to her. “We’re meeting her back at her house.”

Rosie nodded, her mood rising at the possibility that Amber could have saved her sister. “Okay. Let’s go.”

Shane smiled and took her hand again. She noticed he seemed to be doing that a lot, but she didn’t mind. She liked the tingle, and she loved his touch anyway. His eyes brushed over hers as the tingle made its way through her body again, and made her shiver. He smiled again, “Come on.”