Skeet's Protection: Shadow Squad Mini Series, #1

By McKayla Schutt

Rogues are on the loose and terrorizing the women of Los Angeles.

Julian's choice to take a shortcut almost brings her a death sentence. But a knight with fangs, Skeet comes to her rescue and changes her to a vampire. Now she's in a world of shadows where she has to deal with blood lust, a desire for her savior, and a need for control over her emotions.

Skeet's been with the Shadow Squad for decades and has saved only a few humans from Rogues. Yet when he finds Julian, he can't bring himself to let her die. His heart tells him she's his destined mate, but he can't tell her right away. Giving her time to adjust and the need to maintain her safety keep intertwining.

If you like hot vampires, you'll enjoy this vampire romance. One-Click your copy today!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Alpha Temptress Publishing
• Release date: Jan 11, 2020
• ISBN: 9781712916414

McKayla Schutt

McKayla loves to write books about sexy werewolves. She is a stay at home mom of two in the state of Wyoming. Born in California, she misses the hot weather all of the time. Her goal- to write as many sexy books as possible. However, being a mom of two little ones can take time but she is pushing to finish her work to get more books out for her lovely fans. Ever since she was little she wanted to be a writer but doubters said that it would be impossible to make money at it. She is pushing herself hard to show them they are wrong.

Book preview

CHAPTER ONE

Julian

Red eyes bore into Julian like daggers trying to take her soul. Fear slid down her spine as her heart raced in her ears. She stared at a male’s face. Fangs poked out of his mouth, and Julian’s mind raced to figure out how someone could have freaking fangs. Her chest ached from her racing heart.

He grabbed her chin and tipped her head to the right as his face dipped closer. She tried to move her chin against his grip, but he was way too strong. His tongue slid over her skin, making her stomach turn. She wanted to be anywhere but near him in the stupid dark alley. Why did I take this way home? A sharp pinching sensation dipped onto her skin, and she screamed from the pain. Her head thrashed as he sucked the blood from her neck. She tried again to push him away, but he wouldn’t budge. Someone yelled from the left, and the sharp pain vanished, letting blood slide down her neck. Her hands trembled, but she clenched them to stop the movement.

Come on, let the lady go, a strong voice called out, and something deep inside Julian’s brain lit up. Why does he sound so hot? The first guy’s tongue slid over her neck, extinguishing all desire as her head began to spin from the blood loss and the feeling of her blood still running down her shoulder. The male in front of her backed away, and she fell to her knees, scraping her shins as she connected with the rough ground. She groaned low at the contact, and when she looked up, two sets of red eyes were focused on her. Julian’s vision faltered, and she was forced to blink a few times, yet the dark alley made it hard to see much.

Leave. I’m enjoying my snack, the first guy hissed.

Give up, or I’ll be forced to end you. The king said to try and take you alive, but if you keep attacking this human, I’ll take action. The way he spoke, with a furious confidence, sent heat through her body. I shouldn’t be turned on right now, I should be fearful. She blinked again, trying to focus on the truth of her situation. Her whole center of gravity seemed to shift somehow.  

Human? the words slurred from Julian’s mouth. Shifters didn’t have red eyes, at least not that she knew of.

Fuck off. He grabbed her again, and this time she caught a glimpse of blood dripping off his fangs before he sank them into her neck.

A scream left her lungs, and it slowly lost its intensity as her shaking intensified. This isn’t good! The pulling sensation stopped, and he dropped her to the ground as he hissed. Her eyes fluttered closed as the echo of a squelching sound hit her ears.

Damn it. The other male growled as he repeated the two words. No, you can’t be mine. This can’t be the way I find you. His words had no meaning as she faded out of consciousness.

More echoing voices sounded in her ears, but only his concerned voice broke through the clouds. Her heart rang in her ears, but it didn’t sound strong or steady. I don’t want to die. She wanted to scream, but her lips wouldn’t move on her command.

If I change her, and she doesn’t want to... He stopped talking, then a warm liquid rolled onto her tongue, tasting like copper as it slipped down the side of her mouth. Oh crap, am I freaking drinking blood? She gasped for air as her heart slowed until it stopped altogether. Her mind raced to try and understand what was going on. Then her heart pumped once and continued to beat at a super slow pace. She snapped open her eyes and met red irises, only this time she didn’t fear them like the first guy’s. Julian took a moment to dig into her feelings, trying to sort them out, but she couldn’t focus on them.

What’s going on? Julian gasped and rubbed her throat. Extra teeth suddenly slid out of her gums. Fangs! I have fangs! Am I really a... She touched one of them, cutting her finger in the process. This couldn’t be happening; vampires were the stuff of legends or freaking myth. But she had fangs, and the taste of her own blood made her stomach growl. Werewolves were real, along with a log of other shifters. Yet it seemed harder to believe vampires existed.

Yes, you’re a vampire. I’m so sorry, but he took too much for you to survive. He shoved his hand through his blondish-brown shaggy hair. The black jacket almost hung on him like a cloak, the glint of metal flashed in the moonlight. He had a rocker vibe rolling off him, strong jawline with those red eyes. Damn, why is he so freaking hot? She licked her lower lip and scanned the alley. A warmth came over her, her vision faded, but she didn’t know what it meant. A lump of clothes lay a few feet away. That’s a body there. The heart from the body rested right next to the heap. My knight has fangs...

Slowly, he helped her to stand, and Julian glanced around, a woman in all black stood staring at her, knives strung across her chest, hips, and even one in each boot. Her black hair was braided down her side. Julian noted the guy helping her had the same set of knives wrapped around his waist. 

Good job, Skeet. Now let’s get the fucker cleaned up so we can go. Sun will rise soon. The woman huffed as she stormed past Julian and Skeet.

Calm down, Lotus. He turned from Lotus to meet Julian’s gaze. Oh, I’m Skeet, by the way. He smiled, making her slowed heart pick up a bit.