Chapter 32

Chapter 32

Five

I wake up at 4 am with a bad feeling that Eric is up to no good. I don’t know how I know this, but I’m already out in the yard, the dew seeping into my feet as I race toward the basement where he is confined. I don’t make it far before I run into his hulking form in the dark, my nose crashing into his T–shirt before I can even register it’s him. I guess I was too concerned to pay his scent any attention, and he laughs above my head before catching

me in his arms.

“You’re such a clutz,” Eric teases, but whereas in the past he would sound irritable, now he

sounds genuinely entertained by my clumsiness.

I’m a bit baffled by his flirty tone and stare up at his red eyes in the dark. Logan is typically the playful one of the two twins, but Eric’s time spent locked up in isolation has had a significant effect on him. He has become more extroverted and sociable, effortlessly

charming me.

“Umm…” I blush a little. “I just woke up, so my night vision is a bit clunky.”

He tries not to laugh while steadying me with his hands firm on top of my shoulders.

“Klunky?”

“Y–yeah…but this isn’t about me! What are you doing out of your prison cell, huh?!”

Eric’s lips curl into a guilty smile. “Ah, about that. I was sort of thinking of escaping to the city. You know, grab some wine and have a chill night.”

“But what if you-”

“Sch,” he presses a finger to my lips and grins. “None of that shit, okay? Just trust me… He tilts his head. “Do you want to come with me?”

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“Well, I’m obviously not letting you go on your own!”

“Is that right?”

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“Yes!” I exclaim, glaring up at his face. “Like, I don’t want to be your babysitter, but apparently, I need to be.”

He laughs and picks me up so that he doesn’t need to hurt his neck by looking down. It

makes me blush even harder since his dazzling smile is now in my face. “Why would you need to babysit me, hmm? I’m a big boy. Don’t you think I can handle myself out there?”

“It’s not whether or not you’re a big boy, or not. I don’t trust you around humans yet.”

“Think I see them as food?”

“Yes!”

Instead of taking offense, Eric cocks his head to the side with a mischievous grin. “Maybe I do. Fast food, you know?”

“Oh my god, are you serious?!”

He laughs. “You think I’m serious?”

“I-…I don’t know!” His laughter grows louder, and I glare at him. “Eric, this isn’t funny! Are you really thinking of people as food?”

His lips twitch. “Well, I for certain know that you are food.”

I freeze and feel my whole face growing hotter. “I’m food?”

“Did that make you blush?” he laughs again when my shyness prevents me from responding. “Gosh, you’re so stinking adorable.”

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He kisses my cheek, and I let out a heavy sigh of relief. I want to be mad at him for teasing me, but I’m too busy relishing the feel of his lips against my skin and then admiring his

face up close. Eric looks different now that he has turned into a hybrid. He looks the same but there is this perfection to his skin now. It makes him look flawless and dreamy. I like Logan too, but it’s easier to tell the twins apart these days, besides the tattoo on Eric’s neck.

“So, what do you think about hanging out at a bar? Maybe do some karaoke?”

“Karaoke? Oh, I don’t know, Eric… I don’t have the best singing voice. I might actually be

tone–deaf.”

He winks at me. “Don’t worry. My voice will be so loud that no one will hear you.”

I laugh at that. “Okay, Mr. Charming. I’m in. Where do you want to go? I need to hear this

angelic voice of yours.”

“Angelic, huh?” he shakes his head at that, but it’s all fun and games. I’ve almost forgotten that he has barely been outside in the real world since he turned. “Oof, the pressure on

me is real, Princess.”

Something inside of me goes hot and tight when I hear him call me “Princess” again. I even get a little misty–eyed and hug his neck tightly, prompting Eric to turn into a statue before he chuckles and hugs me back. I feel like a tiny little‘ koala holding on to a tree, and Eric kisses my shoulder before whispering into my ear, “Sentimental tonight, are we? I’m glad you don’t seem that scared of me tonight.”

He knows that I’ve been scared around him?

“I do…” He pauses, and so do I, before I lean back and stare at his face questioningly.

“Wait… Can you read my mind?” I ask, shocked beyond relief.

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“It seems like I can,” he blinks at me. “Wow, that’s new…but it seems to just be on the surface thoughts. Like I could hear that one sentence.”

So only what I’m thinking at the moment?

His lips curve into an amused smile. “I think so…or maybe I can spy on the rest of your brain with a little bit of practice…” His eyes suddenly grow huge. “Oh my god, what if I can dig inside your brain and find all of the dirty little thoughts you’ve had of me?”

I roll Eric’s teasing and push at his shoulders playfully. “You wish,” I say,

my eyes at laughing. But inside, my heart is racing. I’ve had more than a few dirty thoughts about Eric, and the idea that he might somehow be able to read my mind is both exhilarating and terrifying. I clear my throat and try to change the subject. “So, where are we going for

karaoke?”

Eric grins at me, seeming to forget his earlier joke. “There’s a place a few blocks from here. that’s supposed to be pretty good. Are you good with walking there? Or do you want me to take us there with my super speed?”

I roll my eyes. “You don’t have super speed.”

“I bet I do,” he laughs. “I’m part vampire.”

“Let’s just walk.”

Eric slides me down from his arms, and we set off, arm in arm. It’s a cold night, and the streets are crowded with people out for a good time late at night. I can feel Eric’s eyes on me as we walk, and I can’t help but blush a little, hyperaware of the attention he is giving

“So,” he drawls. “What are the chances of this evening ending up with your pretty little cunt wrapped around my cock?”

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Oh, I want that, but-

“Pfft!” Eric snorts. “I’m loving this ability already.”

I swat his arm. “You bastard!”

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He grins and shoots me a cheeky little wink. “That’s not what you’re thinking right now. You think I’m annoyingly hot, and you know what? The feeling is mutual, Princess. I think you’re annoyingly hot, too, and I also think you’re wearing way too many clothes right

now.”

My flirty side awakens. “You do, huh?”

“Yes,” he scratches his chin that he still hasn’t shaved. “And since I know you’re willing, I think I won’t return to the basement tonight. I’m spending the night with you. In your bed.

Naked.”