Page 24 of With the Stars

Peter leaned back in his chair, licking his lips. “I think I might have to give it some thought.”

Minho could picture them together. Him naked, cuffed, spread wide for Peter. “I hope you make up your mind soon.”

The back door burst open and Rex came in like a whirlwind, dropping his bag on the floor, kicking the door shut, and going straight to the fridge. “Hey! We got any apple juice?”

“Yes. How did the assignment go?”

Rex grinned. “All done. Now I can relax until the next one is due.” Rex opened the juice and went to drink straight from the bottle. Peter coughed and Rex sighed before getting a glass from the cupboard. “Vampires.” He grinned and came to the table, sitting across from Minho. “Do you get mesmerized by rice?”

“What?” Oh the counting rice myth. It had been a long time since he’d heard that one.

“You know. You see rice and you have to stop and count it.”

“No.”

“Can you go in to a church?”

“I can, yes and I don’t burst into flames.”

“What about sunlight?”

“Burns and it can be painful to recover from. We can tolerate longer periods the older we are.”

“Does this mean Dad won’t be able to go in the sun?”

“I was gardening earlier, and it wasn’t a problem. What did surprise me was being able to do more than I normally can.”

“Increased strength and stamina.” Minho nodded. “I’m going to see what I gain from our mating.”

“So you mated and now you’re better?” Rex peered at Peter. “Huh. There is less gray.” Peter touched his hair, then jumped up to look in a mirror. “The sides, Dad.”

Peter turned his head from side to side and now that Rex had mentioned it, Minho could see it was true. Peter’s had more dark hair now. “Wow. I do!” Peter spun to face Minho. “Have you seen this?”

“I wasn’t expecting that to happen.” It was something he would speak to the council about. Once they got over their shock of him breaking that particular law. The one that they were all breaking recently. “Any other vampire myths you want to ask me about?”

“Can’t think of any right now so I’ll get back to you.”

Rex’s phone pinged and he read the message and put the phone away, glancing at Peter. “Okay if I stay out at friend’s tonight?”

“Who?”

“Jason.”

“Sure. Leave their parent’s number just in case.” Rex stood and watched Peter, then nodded. “Okay.” Rex picked up his bag and left the room and Minho watched him.

“One down, one to go.” Peter sat next to Minho. “Are you working later?”

“In a few minutes. I only have to go in to give a report then I’m free. Want to go somewhere?”

“Yeah I would. It’s been a while since I went out.”

“Meal, then we can catch a movie?”

“Sounds good. Want me to book us a place?”

Minho stood and nodded. Leaning down to kiss Peter, he said, “Whatever you’re in the mood for will be good by me.” Kissing him again, Minho left, appearing next to Key, who jumped then grumbled under his breath. “Key.”

“Minho. Gray’s already in a meeting which you need to be in as well. Maxim’s been spotted again.”

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