Page 19 of With the Stars

“So they can make your life hell.” Peter laughed again when Rex groaned. “Sammy’s coming home this weekend. It seems someone told him about his dad having a boyfriend.”

“How was I to know I wasn’t supposed to tell him? You should have said something or told him yourself.”

“I believe I did, but you’re right. I should have said something.” But he’d wanted to get used to the situation himself first.

“Do you need me to come home?”

“No. I’ll see you tomorrow when I get home from work. I might even bring something with me.”

“Carrot cake please! You know I love it.”

Peter rolled his eyes. If Rex could get away with eating nothing but carrot cake and pizza, then he would. “And pizza?”

“Now we’re talking! Later, Dad!”

Peter dropped his phone on the counter in the kitchen and opened the fridge. He heard a sound coming from the front of the house and shouted, “I thought you would be another couple of hours.”

When he heard nothing, he stepped back from the fridge, letting it shut.Minho.

Yeah?

Where are you?

Standing on a roof top watching traffic.

I’m in the kitchen. There is someone in my house.

Minho appeared next to him, pulling his gun out.Stay quiet.Peter nodded, watching Minho creep through the kitchen and dining room, then pausing at the door. He disappeared through it and Peter waited, holding his breath, his heart racing in his chest.

“Peter.”

He stood and found Minho coming back into the room. “Was there anyone there?”

“No but there were signs of forced entry at the front of the house. I scented humans, not vampires.”

“We’ve had a few break-ins around here. I’ll need to update my security system.”

“I’ll have Key and Gray look into it for you. They can get their hands on security that isn’t exactly official.” Minho came over and ran his hands up and down Peter’s arms. Peter moved closer, wrapping his arms around Minho.

“Did you think it was those vampires you protect us from?”

“I did. They’ve taken mates before.”

Peter nuzzled Minho’s neck. “Go. You can tell me about them when you’ve finished.”

Minho lifted Peter’s head and kissed him softly on the lips. “Be careful. I can’t lose you now that I have you.”

“You’re the one who is in more danger. Your job has you out on the streets, keeping us safe. You are at more risk than I am.”

“Please Peter. I waited years for you. I can’t lose you now.”

Peter cuddled close and kissed Minho’s neck. How can being with this man, a man he just met, feel like he was home? He’d had this feeling with Diane, had never expected to experience it again, but here with Minho not only did he feel it, but it seemed to have more depth to it. Could it be because they were mates? Was that why he’d done things with Minho he’d never done before, and so quickly, too?

Within ten minutes of meeting Minho, he’d been laid out on a table and having sex. Thinking about him made his body heat, and Minho growled softly. Peter had no idea how Minho knew, but then he remembered how he could feel Minho’s emotions when they’d first mated.

“Come home safe, Minho. We have things to do.”

“I will, and keep that feeling. I want you hot and ready when I come back.”

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