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    Venom: Venom, #1
    Venom: Venom, #1
    Venom: Venom, #1
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    Venom: Venom, #1

    By Kristen Middleton and K.L. Middleton

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    Written by NY Times Bestselling Author Kristen Middleton

    Derived from the Bestselling Vampire Series - The Night Roamers

    Vampires, Lycan, and Rock Stars? Oh my...

    When Melody Williams goes missing at a concert, at Club Nightshade, her eighteen-year-old cousin, Chelsey Fairfax, sneaks into the club to find answers. Little does she know that some mysteries are better left hidden.

    Meanwhile, Venom is in town, a hot new band from Europe, and the owner of Club Nightshade wants them there permanently...

    Adult situations and language
    Recommended for ages sixteen and over

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDark Shadows Publishing
    Release dateApr 5, 2016
    ISBN9781516356607
    Venom: Venom, #1
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    Kristen Middleton

    New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Middleton (K.L Middleton) has written and published over thirty-nine stories. She also writes gritty romance novels under the name, Cassie Alexandra.

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      Prologue

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      The music in the club was beginning to give her a headache, but Melody ignored it. She was about to go to an after-party with the band members of Venom, who’d just finished their last encore at Club Nightshade. She was also pretty confident that if she played her cards right, she’d be in the lead vocalist’s arms before dawn.

      Slade.

      Just thinking about him made her tingle all over. Damn, the guy was hawt and had a voice that made her want to jump his bones. With those hypnotic green eyes and that sexy infamous half-smile of his, she knew she wasn’t the only girl lusting after him in the club. But she’d definitely mastered the skill of flirting and had eventually gotten Slade’s attention. She’d done the pouty lip thing and made sure he’d gotten an eyeful of cleavage, dancing as close to the stage as possible, twerking with her girlfriends until every guy in the club had been drooling. It had obviously worked, because she’d gotten a note from one of the waitresses with an invite to some party being hosted by the owner of the club, complements of the band. Thankfully, she’d gotten a fake I.D. the week before or there was no way she’d have been able to step inside of the club, let alone party with the band afterwards. 

      Leaning forward, she applied another layer of dark cherry gloss to her lips, and then fluffed out her long blond hair. She stood back and smiled, recalling how Slade’s eyes had been transfixed on those same lips. Obviously, he liked the rich crimson color.

      You ready to go, Melody? asked her best friend Taylor, who was frantically texting someone on her phone. It’s getting late and I told Ricky I’d stop by after we left the club. She looked up and giggled. Booty call, baby.

      What about us? asked Veronica, looking pissed. I thought we’d agreed that I was staying at your place tonight, Taylor?

      You’re welcome to wait in the car.  It won’t take long, she replied. He’s like a jack-hammer.

      Melody and Veronica looked at each other, and then burst out laughing.

      Taylor bit her lower lip. Actually, now that I think about it, I’m not in the mood for thirty seconds of Ricky. You know, I’d almost rather go eat somewhere. We could go back to that diner up the street. Remember how awesome their food was last time we went?

      Veronica’s eyes lit up. Ruth’s? Girl, I’m starving. Let’s do it.

      Uh... sorry. I can’t, guys, said Melody. I’m meeting someone.

      Taylor raised an eyebrow. What do you mean? Who?!

      Melody stared at her side-view in the mirror, sucking in her stomach and thrusting out her chest. She was glad she’d worn her new leopard-printed pushup bra with the matching thong. She wondered if Slade liked animal print. Wish I could tell you, but it’s kind of a secret.

      Excuse me, replied Veronica, putting her hands on her hips. "We’re your best friends. You have to tell us!"

      She hesitated, wanting to share the news, but her friends had big mouths. I can’t. Look, I’ll tell you tomorrow. I just don’t want to blow my chances tonight.

      Blow your chances? He’s not married or anything, is he? asked Taylor.

      Please, replied Melody, rolling her eyes. I’m not into married guys. I just can’t tell you who it is because I promised not to say anything.

      That’s just weird, said Veronica.

      If you knew who it was, you wouldn’t think so, she replied with a sly smile.

      Are you going to be okay? I feel uncomfortable taking off like this and not knowing exactly what’s up, said Taylor.

      Melody dug into her Louis Vuitton purse and took out a small bottle of perfume. She spritzed some into the air and then stepped into the fruity mist. Don’t worry about me. Everything is totally cool.

      Veronica studied her face. He’s not some freak, is he? You know him pretty well?

      Melody smiled. Of course, and he’s not a freak. Chill out, guys.

      Veronica sighed. We’re just worried about you.

      Melody zipped up her purse. Look, I appreciate your concern, but I’ll be fine. Take off and get some breakfast. She winked. While I go and get me some dessert.

      Veronica laughed. Girl, I hear that. Next time get some for me, too. I haven’t had sex since Jerome and I broke up last summer.

      We know, said Taylor. You complain about it at least twice a day.

      You would too if it wasn’t for the ‘Jack Hammer’, she replied.

      Speaking of... maybe I should meet up with Ricky, said Taylor, biting her lower lip.

      "Oh, hell no, replied Veronica. I’m not going to be the only one not getting some tonight."

      Taylor laughed. Fine. I’m sure the food will be more satisfying than thirty seconds of Ricky anyway.

      Especially if you order the cheesecake again, said Melody. Remember how much you loved it?

      Mm... that’s right. Well, call us tomorrow, said Taylor, dropping her phone into her satchel. And give us the dirt.

      You know it, she replied, hugging her. Melody turned to Veronica and hugged her as well. I’ll fill you both in on all the steamy details.

      You’d better. But not before noon, said Taylor. I’m going to hold you to it.

      After Veronica and Taylor left, Melody glanced at her reflection one more time.

      This time, Slade, you sexy bastard, she thought, you’re going to make me sing. All night long...

      Chapter One

      Chelsey

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      Chelsey, wake up.

      I opened my eyes and groaned when I looked at the alarm clock. Mom, I have two more hours to sleep, and I was up late studying. What the heck?

      She switched on the light and stepped closer to my bed. Sorry, honey, she replied, looking grim. I wasn’t sure if this could wait.

      I rubbed my left eye. If what could wait?

      She pulled her light blue robe in tighter. Your Aunt Jody called, she said. Melody didn’t come home last night.

      Now that woke me up. What? I asked, sitting up.

      She sat down on the edge of my bed. I guess she went out with Taylor and Veronica around eight o’clock last night. That was the last time Jody saw her. She’s just going nuts now and doesn’t know what to do. Have you talked to Melody recently?

      I shook my head. No. Not since her grad party.

      The truth was that my cousin and I didn’t always see eye-to-eye. In fact, ever since we graduated last June from high school, we’d barely been on speaking terms. I figured it was because she was still pissed at me after I’d given her crap about sneaking shots of tequila at her graduation party. Afterwards, she’d puked her brains out, but it hadn’t

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