The purr at his throat made Walter tense, the hairs on the back of his neck bristling at the thought of those fangs so close to such vulnerable flesh. His pulse momentarily quickened, and for an instant he held his breath. But the moment soon passed, and with an irate murmur he wrapped gloved fingers around and beneath his partner's knees, pulling them forward and up so that the vampire was securely on his back.

"Don't you try anything funny now."