One night, Ruby found herself at a local bar, meeting an informant who claimed to know more about
Julian's past. As the bartender poured her drink, she listened intently to the hushed whispers of a dark
history.
"Julian Saint Clair is not just a billionaire; he's a vampire," the informant said, his voice barely above a
whisper. "You're in over your head."
Ruby's heart raced as she considered the implications. The clues began to fit together—Julian's
unnatural
beauty, his elusive nature. She had to confront him.
"Tell me the truth, Julian," Ruby demanded when they met again. "Are you a vampire?"
Julian's expression hardened, but she saw the flicker of something deeper. "What if I am?" he replied,
his
voice low. "What does that change?"
The world she thought she knew was crumbling around her. Ruby felt the weight of the revelation—her
feelings for him complicating her mission. She was drawn to him in a way she had never experienced
before.
"Are you telling me you've been lying to me?" Ruby's voice trembled with the force of her emotions.
Julian stepped closer, the heat radiating from his body. "I've been trying to protect you."
"From what?" she shot back, her defiance igniting the air between them. "From yourself?"
As Ruby continued her investigation, she uncovered more than just the identity of the murderer; she
stumbled upon a conspiracy that threatened both their worlds. When she returned to her apartment
one night, the door was ajar, her belongings in disarray.
Heart pounding, she stepped inside, only to find a chilling message scrawled on her wall: *Stay away
from Julian Saint Clair.*
The realization hit her like a cold wave—her involvement with him had put her in danger. Just then,
Julian arrived, sensing the disturbance in the air.
"Ruby!" he called, panic lacing his voice. "Are you okay?"
She turned to him, fear and anger clashing within her. "I'm a target now, Julian. I can't do this!"
But before she could finish, Julian crossed the distance, cupping her face in his hands. "I won't let
anything happen to you. I promise."
The intensity of the moment broke down her defenses, and in that instant, the walls they had built
crumbled. Their lips met in a fervent kiss, igniting a passion that had simmered beneath the surface.
"Do you know how dangerous this is?" Ruby whispered against his lips, her breath mingling with his.
"Danger is part of the package," Julian murmured, pulling her closer. "But I would rather face it with you
than alone."
As they pulled apart, Ruby felt a fire ignite within her—a combination of fear and exhilaration that only
Julian could evoke. She knew that their relationship had crossed a line, but she couldn't bring herself to
step back.