The Blood Moon Twins – Chapter 23

REMY

\tI dragged my feet as I left school. After meeting with Blade last night, I could hardly fall asleep. There was something about him that made my mind race. He was definitely attractive, but it was more than that. There was something about him that made me want to know more about him. By the time I had calmed down my mind enough to sleep, it felt like I had barely blinked before Caulder came in and woke me up.

\tSchool was brutal on such little sleep, and I had nearly fallen asleep multiple times. It was a struggle to get from one moment to the next, and I didn’t participate in class or talk to anyone if it wasn’t absolutely necessary.

his place, because I was struggling with keeping my eyes open as I moved towards the car.

and looked around, trying to figure out who was watching me from where. The other students rushed past me on their way home, completely unaware of the unusual presence nearby.

s next to the school. I couldn’t see him, but I knew he was there, watching me from a distance. I should have been creeped out by him watching me so closely, but I just wanted to know more about him instead.

headed in the direction the beautiful smell was coming from.

walked into the forest, keeping an eye out for Blade. I knew he was here. His scent was strong, but he was good at keeping his presence hidden. I didn’t see him anywhere.

out, turning in a big circle as I waited for him to show himself.

t of me.

was here?” He tilted his head as he looke

you here, it could mean trouble for you.”

I was saying.

a good sense of smell, and you have a unique scent.”

s lips.

f my body. Under normal circumstances, I would have been terrified of a guy looking at me like that, but something about Blade only made me feel excited.

ead.

n, but she didn’t respond. I wondered if other people’s wolves were as finicky as mine. Raven only talked when she wanted to, and she didn’t bother responding to my questions if she didn’t feel like it.

bed a piece of my hair.

ade that without sounding ridiculous.

hat do I smell like?” I asked, enjoying the way it felt as Blade touched

His eyes glittered like gold in the light, and it made my heart race.

to the pack? It could be dangerous for you.”

“Does your family hate vampires?”

uninvited guests aren’t usually welcomed.” I didn’t know how my dad would act if he found out there was a vampire on his territory without his knowledge, but I couldn’t imagin

en why haven’t you given me up yet?”

lready asked me that. I told you I wanted answers,” I said.

. You’re a smart girl. You don’t need me to get the answers you want.”

, but I didn’t like it. I pulled my lips together and debated if I should tell him the truth. I didn’t know him well enough to know if I coul

e what?”

re about vampires in general, but I also wanted to know what made Blade the person he was.

.

raised an eyebrow at me. “That’s what you are curious about?” His low chuckle filled

sonally like cats a lot, but they typically aren’t a big fan of me, since I’m a werewolf and all. Dogs are pretty cute, too, though

but he seemed like he was holding back. It made me want to see what his full smile looked like.

tions like this, but I didn’t know how else to get to know someone.

t“Good answer.” I felt awkward, and I didn’t know what else to ask him. It made the conversation feel a little forced asking him questions like this,

de asked.

d?”

s appeared. “Vampire, remember? I don’t exactly eat food.”

t it’s cute. I’ll tell you what. Tonight I’ll tell you more about what vampires are actually like if you think you could sneak out again.”

n’t want to wait until tonight to talk to Blade m

nswer the phone. I looked back up, but Blade was already gone. With a sigh, I decided to answer the phon

you?” Caulder immedi

orest. I especially wasn’t about to tell him I was hanging out with a vampire. He had been keeping his secrets from me, so it was my turn to keep my secrets.

any of my texts?” he aske

away from my face and saw that I had several messages from him asking where I was and saying he wasn’t going to leave without m

school? Can’t it wait? I know you’re exhausted.”

oint he would get suspicious if I came from the forest. I couldn’t let him know I was lying to him.

t Blade was gone, I could feel the exhaustion starting to hit again.

ke?” He wasn’t going to take no for an answer.

be here.”

Caulder didn’t see me leaving.