But, alas, my words still ring true. Congrats, Isuppose
She knew exactly who she was texting. Honestly, this might be the nicest thing she’s ever said to me. I doubt she’d ever vocalize it, so I’ll gladly accept a text with the backhanded compliment.
The next message is from the vampire queen.
Layla
I’m so so happy for you, Loch. We must plan a double date!
Or would it be a quadruple date since there’d be five of us?
I’ve known Layla forever. She’s sweet and always happy, unlike her best friend and the former vampire queen, Millie. A grumpy vamp who also texted me.
Millie
A mate! So awesome, Loch
Even though I haven’t officially met Farrah, she’s best friends with Evangeline and now that I’m friends with Evangeline, I will end you if you hurt that human. XOXO
Millie’s as intense as ever. We briefly dated in the late 1800s, but it was more to scratch an itch than anything serious.
Millie is also new to the world of mates. She met Teddy, a human she turned into a vampire. He’s her complete opposite; always happy, and you’d think he was a surfer from California with his golden retriever personality.
The sunshine man sent me a text as well.
Teddy
Dude! Congrats! Having a mate is amazing. And mate sex is the fucking best
I can’t deny the smile that spreads across my face. I’m absolutely looking forward to more mate sex. As much as I wanted to sink deep inside Farrah last night, I knew she was still sore.
I couldn’t resist tasting her though.
My phone is still in my hand when it vibrates with another text. My heart dances inside my chest at the name on the screen.
Yet another strange sensation since no one has ever caused butterflies to stir deep within my stomach. No one has ever caused my heart to beat so frantically that I’m convinced I will topple over in arrest.
I open Farrah’s message.
Mouse
I woke up and you were gone
She adds a sad face emoji.
Mouse
But I got your note. I can get black-out shades or UV blocking ones. Or I could always come to your place
My heart flutters. Most humans love a bright and sunny apartment. Yet she offers to keep out the light for me? She would sacrifice leaving the comfort of her apartment to spend time with me in mine?
Mouse
Are you busy tonight? No worries if you are. I have to go to bed early anyway because of work tomorrow
She stops typing, then starts up again. The little three dots appear and disappear as if she’s struggling to turn her thoughts into words.
The hairs along my arms rise as a faint sense of hesitation coats my skin. I have no doubt it’s the bond. Both of our emotions are heightened and while I shouldn’t be able to sense her feelings and emotions while so far apart, it’s still possible.
