The Blood Moon Twins – Chapter 56

REMY

I ran as fast as I could, making my lungs burn from the lack of oxygen. I had my bag in my mouth, since in my wolf form I couldn’t carry it on my back. I didn’t stop to slow down or take a break until I made it to the lake. I dropped my bag the moment I saw the water and looked around. Blade had to be here. I knew he would be waiting for me.

When I didn’t see him, I closed my eyes and listened for the slightest change in the environment. Everything was still, and I couldn’t pick up on the smallest indication that Blade was here. My heart raced, waiting for him to show up. It was earlier than the time we normally met, but I was still hoping he would be here.

sforming, and I couldn’t stop. I was the most vulnerable during the transformation, so if whoever had shown up was someone who wished me harm, there wasn’t much I could do.

.

dn’t known him for very long, but it felt like I had known him for my entire life. It felt right being in his arms again.

n he finally set me down, he didn’t let go of me as he pressed his lips against mine. He was hungry and desperate, but I could also feel the

cheeks and looked up into his teary eyes. “What’s wrong?”

ought I might never be able to see you again.”

o scare you.”

is thumb. “You have nothing to apologize for.

d to hold me told me he was afraid to let go. They didn’t need to say how much it affected them, because I could feel it.

week had gone by in a flash. It hadn’t felt like any time had passed for me at all, but for everyone else, I was sure tensions were running high. Maybe that was why my mother had acted as intensely as she had. Sh

losely.

to get out of here. Run away together before anyone fi

?”

see you. She thinks it’s too dangerous, because you might be tricking me.”

ade kept his face still, but I knew he

I wished she would have just given me a chance.

e should show them. I don’t think running away will do any

air felt thick, and I felt like I was caving in on myself.

rms around my waist and kissed the top of my forehead.

ituation is difficult. If I did that, then I wouldn’t be here with you right now.”

e.  But I didn’t want to face the reality of how frustrated I was with everything. I just wanted to stop thinking and run away from everything.

ked, barely able to get the words out of my mouth. “I just want to spend a moment with you without worrying ab

ind me, and I found myself syncing my breathing to his.

a way I didn’t fully understand. Every inch of my body relaxed to his touch, and I felt safe. For the moment, nothing else mattered.

.

“Hmm?”

ardly knew.

s you. Even if I wanted to, I don’t think I could have pulled away from the idea of you.”

me made it seem like I was just that to him.

issing him deeply. His lips were soft, and his hands were r

out of my mouth. As Blade held me in his arms, stroking my cheek slowly, it made a fire burn inside of me. I didn

evere disadvantage here,” Blade said, looking down at me. His cheeks flushed slightly at the thought. “Seeing how you’re nearly naked and

one. I wanted to know what it felt like to be that close to someone, and I was desperate to feel the connection with him.

my mouth and then nipped at my lips. The sensation spurred me on, so I pulled at his shirt until he helped me pull it off.

a split second, sparing not a single breath. I could feel his need growing as much

slid his hands down my body until he cupped under my thighs, allowing him to lift me up with ease. I wrapped my legs around his torso

as taking me and I didn’t care as long as he was with me.

nd a bad feeling seeded in my gut. I had been so absorbed in Blade that I hadn’t been paying attention to our surroundings.

standing between me and this stranger. It had happened faster than my brain could process, and I had to grab Blade to steady myself.

y Blade spoke had a familiarity to it. Whoever this was, Blade knew him.

, Blade.” The man’s voice was deep and sultry. There was an arrogance to the way he spoke, and I had a feeling his face matched the arrogance, but I couldn’t get a good glimpse at whoever this was through Blade.

epened, and he no longer sounded like the sweet Blade I was used to.

? I still have business here, or do you want to be the only vampire with a werewolf plaything? Interesting choice, by the way.”

arted growing until they were at a sharp point. He had ne