Awkward Holidays — Kallysten

Trapped in the Ward mansion with a reluctant and standoffish host â€" a vampire I desire instead of fear â€" I'm getting ready for grim, lonely holidays.

When my parents decide to visit, the situation grows more complicated. How can I explain that I'm unable to leave the mansion? And what will they say when they realize I live with a millionaire?

A hastily concocted excuse smoothes things over, but now I find myself working closely with Morgan Ward. It wouldn't be so bad if he was as charming with me as he is with my parents, but his mercurial moods confuse and frustrate me.

Will I ever be granted my freedom, or will I remain Morgan's prisoner forever?

(39.000 words)