Crimson and Diamonds — Stephani Hecht

Sometimes the thing you most desire is the thing you can't have, even if you are the most powerful vampire around.

Slate McCormic hasn't survived a hundred years as a vampire without having some regrets. In an effort to atone for his blighted past, he's made it his life's vocation to take in stray vampires and help them turn their lives around. But the very nature of his work has kept him distant. That was until Konner came into his life, and threw Slate's resolutions out the window. Too bad Konner's long gone.

Konner Connelly has a penchant for getting into trouble. And tonight's no exception. With a gang of vampires on his trail, he needs a safe place to stay, and there's no place safer than his previous home. There's just one problem -- Slate. With unresolved attraction, there's bound to be more to their reunion than simple sanctuary. But how far will Slate take it and will Konner's actions put both their lives in jeopardy?