Sexting With A Vampire
Chapter 156

Nora

After eating a fantastic breakfast, I sit awkwardly by the kitchen table. I shoot a look at Leo. He smiles at me in response, and I get insecure over what I'm about to say. I want to stay with him and Blake, here at Leo's place, where we all are, but at the same time, I don't want to overstay my welcome.

"Ummm..." I inhale, letting my shoulders sag. "I guess I should be heading home? My parents are probably back already. I haven't bought an apartment yet, so... Yeah..."

"You could stay here," Leo shrugs a nonchalant shoulder but then seem to realize how freaking random his offer is when I stare at him. His face reddens a little. "I mean... I have plenty of room... Blake could take one of the rooms as well..." Blake gasps. "Really? You're letting me stay over?"

"Why not?" Leo is actually smiling at him. I find it bizarre. "You and I are on the same page... About things... So we know where the other person stands, before, you know..." Understanding hits Blake's features. I have no clue what kind of secret conversation they are having.

"Good point," Blake turns to me, giving me puppy eyes. "Could we stay at Leo's mansion? I mean... Your parents are nice, but wouldn't it be nice to be somewhere more... Private?" Since my mother is still sexually active with two men, I can't do anything else than agree. Blake and I both are scarred for life, not Lily, though-she is always listening to sound books. Maybe she bought earphones early because she heard them?

I mean... My parents try to be secretive, but it doesn't really work. Evan also likes to drink blood, and Raphael and mom waltz around with hickeys on their necks like freaking teenagers. They are so embarrassing...

"I get your point," I tell Blake and turn to face Leo with a severe expression. "Would we need to pay rent? Living here for free doesn't make much sense... You haven't seen me for a couple of years. I could be a serial killer." Blake and Leo both snort. They seem to share a private joke, and their eyes rake me up and down.

"Nora..." Leo is smiling so hard that his eyes crinkle by the corners. He looks charming and amused. "You or your sister will be my future mate, and I will just take a wild chance and say it's you. Either way, I will be part of your family soon, and staying over is no problem. Also, you're the last person I would suspect of being a serial killer. You're too cute, honest, intelligent, and kind."

Since I'm terrible at taking compliments, I blush madly. I'm also unsure why Leo would suddenly be kind to me. Maybe because he is feeling the rivalry towards Blake?

That must be the case...

I glance at Blake, who almost chokes on his water when he catches me staring at him. He is acting super weird too. What the hell is going on? Why are they being weirdos?! "Uh, I guess we will stay over then... Is that what you want, Blake?"

Passing me a smile, he talks. "Yeah... It would be nice staying here," he looks at Leo. "Does your cousin live here by any chance?"

I frown.

Of course, Blake wishes to know if Erika lives here. Probably so he can see her, feel the mate-bond and make babies. Gosh, I sound as bitter as I feel. I've turned into a jealous ho. "Erika has her own room... She is my beta, but that might be changed after what she did."

Leo lifts a curious eyebrow. "What did she do? Something bad?"

"You could say that," Leo gets up from his chair and stretches with a thoughtful expression. "She ordered some pack members to attack those demons that you defeated. They all died. There were three of them, and I had to tell their families that their loved ones wouldn't come back home. Not to worry, though. I took the blame. It's partly my fault for not having developed enough understanding between us. She should always ask me what the next move is."

"Oh..." Blake sighs. "I'm sorry that you lost so many men... I would have gotten there sooner if I could."

Leo laughs, tapping Blake on the shoulder when they both stand. They regard each other warily, and then Leo smiles.

"Don't get overly confident, fairy. I appreciate what you did. You were amazing out there, but I could have defeated those demons too. You're not the only one who is powerful."

"I can tell," Blake says, eyeing the alpha. "What kind of hybrid are you anyway? You smell weird."

"I'm a mutt," Leo says, laughing a little at his choice of words. His teeth are brilliant in his smile. "My family is a little bit of everything, but for the most part, I'm an alpha werewolf and an angel..." "Ah, I see..." Blake rakes him up and down. "And what is the peculiarity about angels?"

"What do you mean?"

"Like..." Blake taps his chin. "Vampires drink blood, werewolves can shift into wolves, demons can possess people, fairies have magic... What do angels do?"

"Oh... Well..." Leo scratches the back of his head, and for some odd reason, he looks at me sheepishly. "I kinda also like blood, but I'm okay for now. I've never had it..."

By now, even I'm intrigued. "Angels drink blood?"

Leo nods. "If I drink a person's blood, it awakens my powers to their highest capacity, but to a price..."

He looks afraid, almost as if he regrets sharing that information, and I tilt my head. "What is the price?"

He gulps, meeting my eyes. "So far, I keep to animal blood, but the first person I drink blood from... I would grow addicted to their blood, and it wouldn't be very safe."

"So only their blood would do?" Blake inquires.

"Exactly..." Leo grimaces. "I haven't had human blood because I don't trust myself not to kill the other person. I'm not sure how thirsty for their blood I would become, but... Since the demons are rapidly growing in numbers, it might be necessary to... You know... Find a willing person to drink from..."

I look up at him. "What about your mate?"

His face warms. "That's the plan... Which begs the question: if you were my mate, Nora. Would you let me drink from you? Most people who aren't vampires freak out hearing about it..."

"Not me, though," I say in an earnest voice. "My dad is a vampire, and he drinks blood-I don't see why you couldn't have mine."

Leo's smile is slow and admiring. "Well, I better hope that you're my fated mate then. Since you seem so understanding."

I feel tingles start in my toes. Leo and I share a moment.

Butterflies are swarming my chest, and I feel hot and bothered. Sizzling and nervous under Leo's gaze.

Part of me wishes to touch him, squeeze his muscular arm or hug him. Hard. I want to do many things with Leo, but Blake ruins the moment by whistling from the window.

"Wow," Blake presses himself to the glass, smiling radiantly at Leo's garden. There is a jacuzzi there. "Would you mind if we used that thing? It would be so nice to soak in bubbles."

"Great idea, Blake..." Leo's eyes are glued to my chest, and when his eyes lift, a more enormous smile spreads over his lips. I shudder. "Would you like to join us, Nora?" Sudden insecurity hit me. I don't think I'm pretty to look at, definitely not when I'm half-naked. And around two gorgeous men? Fat chance I would ever be able to relax. "Um... I didn't bring a bathing suit."

"Easily fixed," Blake shouts at me, joining the conversation. He sounds very optimistic about the idea. "You get in the water first and leave last. It's not like we would see you under the bubbles. And we are gentlemen-we wouldn't try something." Leo coughs. "At least not without your permission..."

"What was that?" I ask.

He grins. "Nothing... Anyway, you're safe with us. It's not like we would look at your body unless you wanted us to."

That's a good point...

I play with the idea while both men look at me expectantly. You could drop a pin on the floor and hear it. That's how quiet they are, which baffles me.

What is the big deal about bathing with me? I don't understand the excitement behind it.

Whatever.

"Sure," I say. "Just hand me a towel."