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“Dad,” I laugh, believing him.

“But I don’t think my practiced threats will have the same effect on you.”

“I can act scared.” Vameer says it so seriously, I snort.

“I like you.” Dad turns to me. “I like him.”

I look up at my mate. “I like him too.”

For a split second, the softest purr rolls out of Vameer.

Both my parents sway forward, but their expressions don’t change. And as soon as the purr stops, they sway back.

Uh, what?

“Vameer, Sweetie.” My mom steps into his space, lifting her arms. “It’s so good to meet you.” Then… she hugs him.

My mom pulls my eight-foot-tall vampire into a hug.

I meet Vameer’s gaze as his pulse makes mine jump.

I can feel his tender emotions.

He didn’t expect a hug. Or to be called Sweetie.

My smile is soft as I mouth Mon Amour to him.

He exhales. And hugs my mom back.

Chapter 86

Vameer

Irelease Rune’s mother and swallow as I step back beside my mate.

Her mother lets out a little gasp and points to my left hand.

I lift it and adjust my sleeves so she can fully see the brightly colored heart bracelet I’m still wearing.

“I got her that one.” Her father straightens his shoulders.

“It’s one of my favorites.” Rune slips her hand beneath my robe and presses it against my back.

“Mine too,” her mother adds. “And it works with the whole”—she waves her hand—“getup. Red is your color, Sweetie.”

I lock down my energy as it tries to purr again.

Humans aren’t equipped to be around a vampire’s purr. Especially a strong vampire. Even shifters can be lured with it, lulled into dropping their defenses. So I must be careful.

So instead of showing my gratitude through vibrations, I smile. “Muchas gracias.”

“You’re like a prince.” Rune’s mother turns to her husband. “Isn’t he like a prince?”

Rune snorts, but her father nods.

“Perfect for my Princess.” He hugs his wife to his side. “I knew there was a reason I called her that.”

“I will treat her as one, but the Vadas line is not of royalty.”