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  YOU, ME & DUPREE

  Jade James

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  You, Me & Dupree

  Jade James

  This e-book is a work of fiction. While reference might be made to actual historical events or existing locations, the names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

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  Dedication

  Thanks, Heather, for all of your help on this story. Your valuable advice has given me motivation to move forward with this series and I look forward to working with you in the future.

  Prologue

  Year 3050

  Dupree Cortez entered his bedroom with his partner, Darius Montes, at his heels. Their bodies were wound tight with adrenaline, raw lust burning through their veins. It was a common occurrence, and this last assignment had been no different than the ones before it. The hunger for sex and blood was powerful, and many times they rarely made it to the bedroom.

  Dupree and Darius were mercenaries. Dupree understood his job was violent, and at times the intensity of it would get to him. He never missed his target, but he was called for a reason. He was the last choice, the one who went after deranged vampires. He dealt his brand of justice harshly, and he had no qualms about ridding the world of violent creatures who chose to maim, torture, and kill innocents.

  Their latest capture had fought them to the death, but that vampire had known the rules, as every one of them did: no feeding on humans without their consent. But it had been worse with this particular rogue. He had murdered three humans in two nights, leaving their bodies drained of life.

  It had taken Dupree and Darius two full days of tracking before they found the fucker drinking the blood of another human. Luckily for them, the woman survived her torture and would hopefully heal, both physically and mentally. Unluckily for the rogue vampire, he was disemboweled and left to bleed slowly. Dupree had tied him with a special metallic chain made from titanium, and had proceeded to torture the bastard ‑‑ a fitting end for a creature that had shown no signs of humanity within him.

  Dupree understood his job was more than brutal, but ridding the Earth of each violent vampire who chose a destructive path was worth any price. The Covenant enforced the rules for a reason, but not all of their species were bad. Most wanted to live in peaceful harmony, which was the major reason the Covenant was formed, and why it chose to work with the human government. The human government had no choice but to abide by the Covenant’s rules, primarily because they knew their security forces were nowhere near as effective at capturing rogue vampires. But Dupree knew that, despite such government cooperation, not all humans accepted them for what they were. Perhaps, in another hundred years or so, equality would be reached.

  Dupree stripped his clothing off quickly, relieved when he freed his cock from the confines of his pants. He watched Darius do the same, his own dick rigid with desire. His fangs lengthened at the sight, and his mouth watered for a taste of him. They were true partners in every sense of the word. But there was a space in their souls. A strong, undying need to add a third to complete them: a woman who would bring their circle to completion.

  “I need you now,” he murmured, desire making his voice thick with hunger.

  Darius walked over to him, an amused grin on his sexy mouth. “How much do you need me?”

  Dupree watched as his partner fell to his knee and rubbed his cheek against Dupree’s cock. Darius inched down and gave his balls a leisurely lick. Dupree had to fight back the compulsion to beg, something that wasn’t in his nature. He reached down, his fingers threading through his lover’s hair as he barely reined in the desire to throw him on the floor and fuck him. “Enough to know that if you don’t wrap those hot lips around my cock, I’ll explode,” he bit out.

  “I’d love to see you explode,” Darius replied, before taking the head of his cock into his mouth.

  Dupree groaned as the head hit the back of his partner’s throat. Darius always had a wicked way with his mouth. Hot liquid heat surrounded him and he thrust in, helpless to deny the fire of desire rushing through his veins. Darius sucked him with thorough enthusiasm, and the urge to come raced through Dupree’s spine, tightening his balls. His partner must’ve felt it, too, because he slid his mouth off his cock slowly, his fangs tracing the hard flesh. Dupree watched as Darius met his gaze and held the head of his cock between a fang and his bottom lip. Dios! The thought of his lover biting his cock sent a tremor through his body.

  Fuck! “You wouldn’t…”

  He was going to die from this type of pleasure, but what a delicious way to go. Darius winked at him before sinking his tooth into the head of his dick. He groaned as a whiplash of white-hot pain shot through him, and his partner closed his mouth over his cock, enthusiastically sucking the blood.

  He was too far gone in his bloodlust and he never felt when Darius unhinged his tooth. He could only concentrate on his partner’s wicked mouth and the pulling sensation that forced his body into a deep euphoria. Dupree roared his lover’s name as he gave one final lunge, thrusting all the way to the opening of Darius’s throat. He spilled his semen, concentrating on the fire as he gave his lover all that he had to give.

  Chapter One

  Sin Carter rose from her desk and walked to the chalkboard. She pointed to the information written on the board and turned to face her students. They were obligated to take a course in vampirism. It was now a requirement in college, and every student entering the first semester had to take it to gain a better understanding of the vampires that lived among them.

  “The first vampire came into contact with humans in the year two thousand. It was human nature to fear what was not immediately understood. It is perhaps still in our nature. Back then, scientists scrambled to come up with an explanation. But the only one who held some of the answers was Van Merck, current leader of the Vampirism Covenant. We will examine Van Merck thoroughly this semester. But first, a little history on the organization of vampires.

  “The Vampirism Covenant was created in hopes of forming unity between vampires and humans,” Sin stated clearly. “The organization worked closely with the human government, throughout various countries on Earth. There are different branches of the Covenant in place, to keep peace between the humans and vampires. The current leader of the Eastern Regional Covenant, Van Merck, a five-hundred-year-old vampire, rules with an iron fist. He is fa
ir but cruel when he needs to be, and he never wavers from his primary goal on each case: justice. It is by no means an easy task, but it is a job that Van Merck chose to take on because he does it well, serving punishment to those that break the laws.”

  Sin walked over to the front of the classroom and stood behind the podium. “Then there are the humans who completely hate vampires. They call themselves United Against Paranormals. These humans have politicians working with them, scientists trying to figure out how to wipe the vampires out, and criminals who do their dirty work, like installing pipe bombs wherever they think vampires will be. They stage rallies that turn into ferocious demonstrations, pay criminals to track vampires down and try to capture them. Their bigoted and violent attitudes make life difficult for anyone who strives to make Earth a more peaceful place.

  “Just as a police officer’s main objective is to capture criminals and help those in need, Van Merck hires his own kind, vampires whose main goal is the same. There are vampires who are particularly good at capturing, called trackers. They are the ones chosen to hunt down those who break the rules and detain them with specialized titanium cuffs. Those found guilty for their crimes are sentenced to serve time, in a specially made prison where everything is constructed from titanium. There are crimes committed by the crazed vampires that are atrocious in nature, certainly too violent to be handled by humans, and even some vampires. For these, Van Merck obtains the services of those he considers the best. They’re called mercenaries, and they are the last resort.”

  “Professor Carter, how do you know Van Merck was the first vampire created?”

  Sin turned to the student who asked the question. “What is your name?”

  The blonde arched a brow before answering. “Sierra Rand.”

  “Well, Sierra, I never said Van was the first vampire created. I stated that he is the current leader of the Eastern Region Vampirism Covenant and that he was the first to initiate contact with us. The first vampire, named Dracula, can be traced back to the early fourteen hundreds. Before that, who knows?”

  “Do you agree that vampirism is a disease?” a student called out.

  Sin shrugged. “Some say vampirism is a disease. Not a foul, deathly disease, like cancer or AIDS were. But more because of the nature of how it’s transmitted and what happens when it merges with your blood. And in my personal view, I can agree with that, since it’s been proven that humans can change with a bite. But others have been born that way. So there are two sides to this issue and it’s still an ongoing debate.”

  “In your personal opinion, do you believe that a computer program such as the database can really find a true love match between a female and two vampires?"

  Sin turned her gaze to the student who asked the question. He looked fairly young, in his early twenties. She didn’t mind giving them her own point of view as well as the curriculum she was hired to teach. “In my opinion, technology has made huge advancements in the past few years. I can safely agree that the physical, medical, and sexual questions can probably assure that you will be introduced to someone who has common interests. But I have doubts that all matches will lead to love. Instant attraction is plausible and we can undoubtedly feel that, when we meet someone we truly want, but love is an emotion that grows.”

  “So why would you teach a subject you have doubts about?” Sierra asked.

  Sin turned to her. “I never said I had doubts about vampires. I believe that they should be treated equally, and that we should give them a chance. My uncertainties are in the area of computers and emotion. My opinion is that the two don’t mix. But never construe it as hatred for their kind. I also realize that I can be proven wrong tomorrow, or even years from now. Who knows? I’m open to any type of evidence that will lead me to think otherwise.”

  “Is there a scientific reason as to why all vampires are born male?” another student asked.

  “That is the one unknown factor in the vampire equation. There are only males born. Doctors are trying to figure out why. Perhaps it has to do with the process of mating with a vampire,” Sin stated. “Another topic we are going to cover is the women who are matched. Some agree to appear before the Covenant in a binding ceremony, and they elect to go through the change. It’s not something that is required on the spot. If they choose not to, there is always the option of going through the change further down the road.”

  “Don’t you mean ordered to appear?” Sierra replied scathingly.

  Sin ripped her gaze from the student she had just addressed. She stared at Sierra, who wore a mask of indifference. There seemed to be a lot of pain hidden in her words. “Our government wanted us to live in peace. The database was created for that purpose, and to give vampires a chance to find their mates. All females over the age of eighteen are required to register. There is a series of personal and sexual questions you must answer, along with physical, medical, and genetic testing. The government has deemed it 99 percent accurate. If a match is found, then a secluded meeting at Fantasy House is scheduled. Because of the growth of the Covenant, a mate is selected for every two vampires. A female is necessary for the vampires to breed and continue their line. But the choice is ultimately yours.”

  There were whispers among her students. Sin grimaced. This was her second year teaching paranormal studies, and it didn’t surprise her that her students, a mixture of humans and paranormals, tended to jump to their own conclusions.

  The world, as her great-grandparents had known it, had changed. And with change came acceptance. Still, a few never accepted that there were vampires living among them. Even though they were in the year three thousand fifty, there were those who let their bigoted beliefs overcome their nature. It was why the subject of paranormal studies had become a new requirement in college, and it was one of the reasons she chose to become a teacher in that particular field.

  Sierra turned away from Sin and stared at the blackboard ahead. “How is the choice ours when we are forced to register to begin with?” she asked.

  Sin frowned, puzzled at the desolation in Sierra’s voice. “If the female does not give consent to the match at the time of the mating ceremony, then there are steps that can be taken to ensure an amicable parting. In plain terms, if the relationship has been consummated between the trio, and one or all choose to part ways, then Van will hear the reasons why. If a problem occurs, there are security measures in place for each of the individuals involved. Legal documents can be filed and Van makes the decision the very next day. Van has never forced a human female and a set of vampires to forcefully mate. He may choose to allow more time, or he may dissolve the relationship right on the spot.”

  “And yet, if we choose not to register, females are detained for two months as a punishment for not enlisting,” Sierra replied. “Don’t you think that’s a bit excessive and contradictory to what you’re saying? We ultimately have no choice.”

  Sin ran a hand through her curls. The debate was getting a little too heated, and she didn’t want to cause an uproar in her class. “The punishment may be a little harsh, but imagine what the situation would be like if women chose not to enlist. It would cause even more chaos between humans and vampires. These rules are in place so both sides are able to seek a harmonious agreement. Contrary to what was first published, vampires are not violent creatures.”

  “Vampires are known to physically radiate a sexual scent that would enhance the female’s sexual submission,” Sierra stated loudly. “And still you teach us that we have choices.”

  “It is true. The vampires do radiate a spicy scent. But that only happens if the attraction is felt between the female and vampires. If there isn’t even a spark of lust, then the vampires exude nothing.”

  “What happens to the 1 percent of women who aren’t compatible with the vampires matched to them?” a dark-haired girl questioned.

  “Scientists base their statistics on proven results. To answer your question directly, the women who are not matched, who feel no spark of lust, and who
have declined to go through the mating process, are allowed a two-year reprieve. After the two years are up, those that are still single have to be retested by doctors and entered back into the database. Might I also add,” Sin stated, “that you are not required to have sexual relations. The purpose of the meeting is to get to know the vampires and explore a possible connection. If either party requests extended time to delve into the relationship, then that, too, can be another option. There is no perfect guarantee in this, and that is why there are rules that protect both the humans and the vampires. My class is one of the places you can get a better understanding about vampires. And patience is also a key in all of this.”

  “What about the human men who wish to find their own wives?” a red-haired gentleman in the first seat asked.

  Sin was glad for the slight change in subject. “Just because a woman has to register doesn’t mean she can’t go out with a human man for enjoyment, or even to find a possible husband. Once she’s officially married or mated, she’s deleted from the database.”

  “Why do vampires drink blood?” another student asked.

  Sin faced the male who asked the question, seated on the second row. His piercing black eyes settled on her, and Sin felt a strike of heat wash through her. His black hair was unbound; the strands fell to his shoulders and she had the irrational urge to run her hands through them. Sin didn’t budge. She was spellbound, held in place by the aura that seemed to emanate from him.

  She blushed, and scrambled to collect her thoughts. “That is another topic I intend to cover. We humans need food and water to survive. The source of nutrition for vampires is blood. The government and Covenant have worked together to provide feeding stations throughout the country where humans who choose to can donate their blood for vampires. And there are those who do, because they believe in giving them a chance.”