Draven's Crossing: Tempestuous Crossings (21 page)
“Ah, you’re moving here? For a job? Or did you fall in love with this town and had to stay?” He smiled.
“A bit of both, actually. Your head of P.R., Katey, offered me a job. I’m a photographer, so I’ll be taking beauty shots of the town.” She closed her eyes and moaned when she put the brownie into her mouth.
“Ah, you’ll be working with Ben. He’s in charge of writing up the glowing review of the town for the booklets. I meant to say earlier, he couldn’t make it. His sister had gone into labor, and he was there when it happened. No other family in the area, and the husband is out of town.” Draven didn’t want to think of what his friend was going through.
“Oh, man I feel for him. Poor guy. Is he a vampire, too?” Sabrina looked up. Curiosity was back in her eyes.
“Lion shifter. Good guy. I think you’ll like him.” He didn’t miss her muttering, “As long as he hot.” Draven smiled, but said nothing. Ben was also one of the bachelors up for auction.
Rose yawned next to him.
“Tired, honey?” He rubbed her back.
“Yup, it’s been a long day.” She turned and kissed him at the pulse point in his neck. “I’ll see you on Saturday, when I finally have time to spend with you.”
The women stood up, and Draven called for the check. He gave Rose a kiss. “I’ll take care of the bill. You get home safely. I’ll call you later.”
Her eyes narrowed. “Checking in on me or phone sex?”
“Ewww, let’s go before you two start making out.” Sabrina grabbed Rose’s hand and dragged her away as Draven looked on laughing.
When he arrived home later that night, he couldn’t help but feel like nothing could bring him down. After a quick shower, he dried off and climbed into bed, settling against his pillows. For a moment, he debated calling her or letting it go. Unable to resist, he hit speed dial on his phone and waited for her to answer.
“Hey, was just about to call you. Sabrina likes you. Thank you for having dinner with us tonight,” Rose said.
“Anything for you. Do you feel better about us now?” His heart stuttered, waiting for the answer.
“I think, just seeing how you interacted with Sabs, it made me realize
you could get along with my friends. Next up, meeting my family, but that will be later. Maybe for the holidays?” It was posed as a question, but he knew that this request wasn’t that simple. Meeting her family and seeing where she came from would be a huge step for them. One he wanted to make, but first they would need time to cement as a couple.
“I’d like that, but no hurry. I know you need more time, and I’m willing to give it to you.” He closed his eyes and rested his head against the headboard.
“I know. You’ve told me that, and I appreciate it. Spending time away from you made me see how much I want you in my life, and I’m ready to step into this relationship. Also, I’d like a unicorn. Think you can rustle one up for me?” She snorted before falling into loud peals of laughter.
“Well, I could ask one of the unicorn shifters to be your friend, but I doubt they’d take too kindly to being a pet. Well, some might. I heard they’re a kinky lot,” he joked.
She giggled. “You’re so silly. I found out something new about you.”
Silence descended between them. He heard her yawn, and grinned. “Go to bed, sweetheart. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“What…no phone sex?” It was her turn to taunt.
His cock twitched at the question. “No, baby. Not tonight. Besides, I want to be with you, but not over the phone.”
“Fine. You’re so damned considerate. Geez, what kind of vampire are you? You didn’t even try to seduce me,” she mocked.
He laughed. “I’ll show you seduction. You just wait until Saturday.”
“I’ll hold you to that. Night, honey.”
“Good night.” He hit the off button and sighed. Happiness filled him with warmth. His world was very good at the moment. If only the serial killer would be caught, then he could truly be at ease.
The End
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Interracial author Selena Illyria was born with an overactive imagination. With great curiosity and a love of writing that pushes her imagination there are many worlds she'd love to explore, from paranormal to sci-fi, from cyberpunk and beyond.
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