Page 35 of With the Stars

“It depends on what he said that has you looking like someone kicked your dog.”

“We’ll be fine. I needed some time to think our conversation through and you’re right. It was unintentional but it… hurt nonetheless.”

“Does he know that?”

“He does and when I asked for time apart he gave it to me.”

Nodding, Kelvin watched the clouds move across the almost dark sky. Dark enough that they could be out but not dark enough that they could linger. “We should move.”

“Yes, we should. I need to make sure he arrives home.”

“So you can go inside and talk. Like adults do.”

Minho smiled and nodded. “Point taken. I’ll leave now. Good hunting.” Minho appeared outside Peter’s home and waited for him to arrive. When he walked up the path with Sammy a few minutes later, both of them paused, then Peter smiled. Nodding to Peter, Minho said, “Hello Sammy.”

“Minho. Dad said you’re moving in.”

You told him?

I never gave a date when. I told him it would be happening. That’s all.

“I am. If you have an issue, please tell me so we can talk.”

Sammy shrugged, glancing away. “I want Dad to be happy.”

“So do I. It’s not my intention to hurt him, but we argue, so occasionally I’m sure I’ll annoy him.”

“Please. You’re like so placid and calm. Nothing would get you pissed.”

“Sammy,” Peter groaned. “Language.”

“Pissed is part of the English language, Dad. You know this.”

“Being smart will lead to you having your phone cut off.”

“Love you, Dad.” Sammy grinned, waggled his eyebrows, then opened the front door, going inside and leaving Minho alone with Peter.

“I’m sorry about what I said.”

“I know you are. We’re different species with different life experiences. We’re going to say the odd thing here or there that might upset the other person without meaning to. I should have talked with you instead of leaving.”

“Agreed, but I need to be more careful with what I say. I do want you to move in with us. That’s if you want to.”

He would never refuse Peter anything, and living with him was all Minho had ever wanted since the moment he’d known Peter was his mate. “You’re my mate, Peter. My home is with you.”

“I’ve told both boys, just so you know. Sammy is okay but Rex wasn’t happy. He mentioned Diane.”

“Understandable. She’s his mother and all he’s ever known. My moving in will bring up those painful emotions of her loss. He may feel I’m trying to replace her, or you are.”

“I told him that wasn’t the case but he wouldn’t listen. He left to stay at a friend’s house and I thought he should have some space to get used to the idea.” Peter shrugged then exhaled heavily. “He’ll come around.”

“I should tell him some myths about vampires.”

Peter snorted then walked inside. “He’ll love that. The stupider the better.”

“He asked questions about teleportation like he knew all about it.”

Peter placed his bag on the kitchen table and tilted his head. “Like he knew?”

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