Page 5 of Fated Redemption
“Rian, dammit, his mate is sitting right there.” Damian moved a hand over Rian’s mouth.
Rian looked over to Rhys who waved away Damian’s concern.
Rian batted Damian’s hand down.
“Are you really okay Rhys?” Damian asked, concerned.
Rhys just nodded. “The reason why he’s so upset is because he’s regretting missed opportunities, which just proves to me that he doesn’t poach.”
Moe, stunned, took a deep breath. “Rian, buddy, I’m sorry. I had no idea you felt that way.”
“I don’t know if that makes things better or worse.”
“I thought you were like me. I never dated anyone in town, because breakups would have been too awkward in the long run.”
“I am, but I would have made an exception for you. Now, I can’t trust my instincts. I’ve known you for years.” Rian pouted.
“If it makes you feel any better, I wasn’t exactly straight. I was bi,” Moe explained
“Me too.” Rhys smiled.
“I still should have been able to detect that.” Rian shook his head.
“Aren’t most vampires bi?” Sebastian asked.
Rhys nodded. “Back before blood banks, we had to use our mental abilities to make feedings a pleasurable and erotic experience for humans. The older you were, the better your abilities. Which means if you were really young you often paired with an older member of the coven to feed or you would starve. This led to a more open sexual outlook, which encouraged ménage encounters and a bisexual lifestyle. If you restrictedyourself to only feeding off of women, you’ve cut your available feeding possibilities in half,” Rhys explained.
Moe was so proud of his mate. He was now able to discuss feedings and blood without getting upset. He took his hand under the table earning him a bright smile.
“Rian, you should come hang out with David and I at Purgatory then we can test your gaydar,” Daniel offered.
Rian looked over to Damian, who nodded. “I’d do anything to get this silly notion out of your crazy head that your gaydar is broken.”
“We’re in.” Rian smiled.
“Wicked,” Daniel and David said together. Roman shuddered.
“Moe, hun, you have to be hungry. What can I get for you?” Ma asked, interrupting the conversation.
“I’m starving,” he admitted.
“You’re always starving.” Ma chuckled.
“I’m a growing boy.”
“Yum,” Rhys, Rebecca, Sebastian and Ashby said in unison. Aleks, Kent and Liam growled. Gabriel simply leaned in and nipped Ashby’s neck, causing the small man to turn crimson when he moaned.
Aleks gave his son the toy bear and kissed his mate thoroughly. When the Alpha Mother came up for air she was swaying slightly in her chair.
“Time for me to head back to the station. Aidhan, watch after your mother.” He smiled down at his son. Aidhan growled for a second, which turned into a squeak.
“Good boy!” Aleks turned to the room.
“He’s not growling at me anymore,” he announced proudly, then kissed his mate again and left the diner.
Aleks had no sooner walked out of the diner when Jacinda walked in. She licked her lips at David and Daniel, who paledand scooted closer to Gabriel. She sat down at a nearby table and looked over the menu.
Aidhan’s lips began to tremble. Moe could see that he was reacting to the change in the atmosphere in the diner. Aidhan’s eyes filled before his tiny mouth opened, his tongue curled and he started to cry.
