Obey Me — Paige Cuccaro

He's rich, single, sexy and…oh, yeah. Undead.

A Gifted story.

Sophie Merlo dreams of becoming an international journalism star. Until her uncanny nose for news leads her into the path of a brutal serial killer. Now she'd be happy just to survive the week.

Alex wants only one answer from Sophie -- how she wormed her way into his exclusive vampires-only club, something no human should be able to do. He thinks he's being set up in a string of murders, and he's got a good idea who it is -- Octavius, his long-time, bitter rival. Only Octavius could figure out how to leave Alex's distinctive mark behind on the victims' throats.

One drop of Alex's saliva on Sophie's skin has her babbling a river, swimming in desire for him -- and agreeing to use her persuasive powers to help find the real murderer.

Caught in the middle of a century-old feud between two rival vampires, there are only three things Sophie knows for sure: One of them is a killer. The other wants to take her to bed. And they're both lying.

If she can't figure out who's lying about what soon, her career hopes could vanish. Right along with her last drop of blood.