"Your concern is touching," Devin said flatly. The woman really had no idea how destructive the vampire would be if he got to that point. "Soliciting volunteers will likely require someone to vouch for me."

The statement had an unspoken question in it. They have no reason to trust each other; they don't even know each other's names. But he did need help, and he's not about to let his ego be the reason he slaughtered innocents.

"You make it sound as though you're in a position of authority to keep me from 'running rampant'," he added leadingly.