His father appeared stunned.

“Don’t come to our window again. And I’m buying curtains.” He closed the glass between them, locked it, and returned to the bed. Dusti smiled.

“I can’t believe you told him no.”

“You’re my priority, Dusti. Did I ever tell you that VampLycans keep dens? They’re safe bunkers hidden in the ground. We built them in case we ever went to war with the GarLycans or humans. It’s not the most romantic place but no one but Kraven knows where mine is located. He helped me build it, and I did the same for him. We could lock ourselves inside and no one would be able to find us.”

A glint of excitement sparked in her eyes. “Really?”

“Yes. How would you like to see our den?”

She looked tempted but shook her head in the end. “Bat and Kraven might come back. We need to be here.”

“They won’t return until Decker is no longer a threat. He’s stupid and crazy. I can take a cell phone and Red can text me when he hears from Kraven.”

Dusti grinned. “It sounds like a plan.”

“Yes, it does.” He leaned in, brushing his mouth over hers. “You’re always going to come first to me, sweetheart. My family is just going to have to adjust.”