Born to Darkness Book 1 in the Immortal Destiny Series: Vampire Romance Paranormal by Lorraine Kennedy Read Free Book Online Page A

but was it?
    Could a vampire be delusional?
    “He says he saw this place of light, and that it’s real. He also said that vampires are forbidden from being there because they were banished thousands of years go,” Nicole explained.
    Alec’s lips spread into a smile. “That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. No one has seen this place. It is legend … a myth.”
    “Tell me something Alec. Why do you think vampires are what they are?”
    He opened his mouth to say something, but closed it again.
    “Do you think vampires just happened?” she asked.
    “We are just what we are,” he shot back.
    Nicole shook her head. “That’s a copout and you know it. There is a reason for everything. Nothing is just chance.”
    “Okay, then tell me. Why are we like we are? What are vampires?” he asked, his voice dripping sarcasm.
    “That is what you can find out from Omar. I’m sure that’s what he is hiding. I don’t believe vampires are cursed mythical creatures.”
    Alec reached out and pulled her to him. “And how would sweet Nicole have the slightest idea of what a vampire is?”
    This time Nicole was the one left speechless. The fact was, she didn’t have the slightest idea of why there were vampires. Before that night in the Lafayette Cemetery, she’d been sure no such thing even existed.
    But there had to be a logical reason why they existed. The first vampire had to be created somehow.
    “Let’s walk and enjoy the night,” he told her.
    Nicole nodded and followed him out the door.
    The night was relatively quiet. In the distance, she could hear the laughter of a woman. Somewhere in the darkness - sirens blared, but these sounds were not uncommon in the city.
    The street was dark, with few lights. Normally she wouldn’t have dared to be on the streets at night, but tonight she was with Alec. As long as she was with him, she knew she’d be safe, from strangers anyway.
    As they walked, a comfortable silenced settled between them. Nicole didn’t mind - she was still trying to collect her thoughts and analyze her feelings for Alec. Just being close to him was addicting. The more she was with him - the more she wanted him. 
    “Alec … what about Ethan? Aren’t we going after him?” She broke the silence.
    “In time,” he answered.
    “Won’t they kill him?” She was alarmed.
    A sudden thought occurred to her. “Can they kill him? I mean … I thought vampires couldn’t be killed.”
    “Yes they can be killed. Anything that lives … can also die.”
    “But vampires are not really alive,” she put in.
    “We are alive … just a different kind of alive. When we turn, our bodies die and are reborn to darkness. I believe it is the darkness that dwells in the soul, that gives us life.”
    Nicole shook her head. “Then you would all be evil … and I haven’t seen any evidence of that.”
    “Don’t be fooled, Nicole,” he warned.
    What he was saying didn’t make sense. She knew Ethan was a good man, and there wouldn’t be any convincing her otherwise.
    “What about Ethan?” she asked again.
    “They won’t kill him, at least not yet.”
    “How do you know this?”
    “I think they’re using him for bait. This is why Victor went through the trouble of letting me know. I doubt he just happened by, while they were taking Ethan. Victor wouldn’t have bothered with Ethan.”
    “So you don’t trust Victor?”
    Alec shook his head. “No … I think they are using Ethan.”
    “Is he as powerful as you … this Victor? He was in that vision with you last night … in the bed, touching me. How could he do that without you knowing he was there?”
    Alec’s features darkened. “He has no manners. I was preoccupied … or I would have sensed him.”
    “Oh,” Nicole reddened as she thought about the vision the night before.
    “Who were you … before?” she asked.
    For a long time he didn’t answer. Just as Nicole was beginning to think he didn’t want to talk about it, he turned