I nipped this erotic short from the Love's Landscapes event. 
 Xander is a human with a long-time crush/desire for his college buddy-turned-business partner, Malone. Malone is a vampire, and Xander wants to be his in all ways possible, but Malone has continually refused him. He finally goes big--offering himself as a submissive source/partner to any vamp who will claim him in a vamp club. He doesn't know if Malone will come, but he hopes. 
 Malone knows he's a vicious dude. He bears no love for his feeding partners, and is a brutal Dom to them--it's not what he wants for his longtime friend, Xander. No, Malone cherishes Xander--so he must rescue Xander--first from the club, and second from Xander's illusions. He must be so cruel that Xander decides he cannot handle Malone as a Dom. 
 Thing about the best laid plans....yeah. This one goes astray. 
 I really enjoyed the dynamic between the two characters. Xander is so steadfast and pure in his desire, and Malone is so conflicted in his desire--it's a tense, taut narrative with plenty of hope for a real love for these men. Just adored. Wanted more!