Page 18 of By The Moon

I can move in with you then? I can drive to school or catch the bus, or you could drop me off.

I could, but are you sure this is what you want to do?

Would you stop me seeing my friends, or going out with them?

Louis sucked his lips in. He wouldn’t because he didn’t want to control Jerome’s life, but he also didn’t want his mate to be outwhere other people could take advantage. He trusted Jerome. He didn’t trust others.I would only ask that you were careful.

Of course I would be. I have you now. There’s no one else for me.

Louis sighed and closed his eyes sending warmth to his mate through their connection.I miss you.

I miss you too. How long before you finish?

I’m on a long one so I won’t see you until tomorrow now.

I’ll still be at home. Want me to save you some food?

Louis grinned. Homemade food someone else made?Yep!

He felt Louis’ happiness. Such an amazing feeling that made him feel so much better.I’ll make sure Dad saves you some.

Louis saw movement ahead and slowed. He wasn’t sure what it was that made him pay attention but the hairs on the back of his neck rose, his skin tightened.I need to go.

Jerome understood immediately.Be careful.

I will. I have you now.Louis broke contact and moved toward the mouth of the alley, pausing when he reached it. He listened, hearing the faint rustle of movement, and glanced around the corner, quickly assessing the scene in front of him. A young man—or vampire—was leaning against a wall staring down the alley away from where Louis stood.

Louis heard movement farther down and watched as the vampire stood and walked toward a young man, human, who came toward him. The human smiled and easily stepped into the vampire’s arms when he held them open.

“I’ve missed you.”

The human kissed the vampire. “Same. I had to come up with an excuse so I could get away from my dad.”

“At least your dad doesn’t want to end the world and make humans slaves.”

The human winced. “Let’s get away from here. Let’s go home.”

The two disappeared and Louis stepped out, staring at the spot where they’d been standing. That had been an interesting conversation to overhear. ‘At least your dad doesn’t want to end the world.’ Could this be the son they’d heard about but had nothing on? Maxim’s son. Glancing around, Louis noticed the absence of cameras. Good spot to meet and disappear.

Moving away, Louis called Gray. “What?”

“I just saw something that you might be interested in.”

Gray grunted. “Go on.”

“A young vampire, male, meeting a young man. Human. In a relationship, by the looks of it.”

The sigh was loud on the phone. “Shit. We need to make sure everyone knows about vampire/human relationships.”

“The kid knew he was with a vampire. They teleported away.”

“What the fuck! That’s some dumb shit right—”

“The vampire mentioned his dad wanting to end the world and enslave humans.”

Gray stopped talking. “Say that again?”

Louis licked his lips. “You heard. I didn’t get to see his face clearly. They knew each other well enough that the human knew about the vampire’s dad and what he’s like. I think it was him. Maxim’s son.”

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