Sexting With A Vampire
Chapter 160

Nora

Fear got me in a chokehold.

"What just happened?" I look up at Leo, then point at the place where Blake stood seconds ago. "Blak his voice... His voice sounded absolutely demonic at the end."

Leo doesn't meet my eyes. "He was changing with the darkness, Nora. I'm sure you must have felt it to "Yes, but I didn't think it could affect fairies..." I wet my lips. This is a lot to take in. "Did Blake just tele "Yes, and I believe that's a good thing," Leo rakes his fingers through his blonde hair, looking slightly I repeatedly blink at him. "What do you mean it's good? How is Blake disappearing good, huh? Did you things by doing that! He must feel terrible..."

d by the whole thing.

e look on his face? He looked scared, Leo! And I... I backed up from him because I didn't know what was happening! f**k, Leo, I might just have messed up

and Blake..."

"Don't blame yourself. If Blake is changing and becoming one with his inner darkness, it's best if he doesn't stay around us. He might not be able to control himself after the whole transformation." "Really?" I swallow. "Because... Evan, my vampire dad, also has darkness, but he knows how to controlul Gosh, I'm a horrible person for shying away from Blake... He must be so scared." "No, please don't blame yourself like that... Look, I'm sorry, Nora, but there is a big difference between "Difference?" I question, blinking away some stray tears. "There is a difference between their darkness "Not the darkness, but..." Leo looks at me with saddened eyes and slumps his shoulders in defeat. He not."

"You need a mate for that?"

"No, but if you wish for control, I'm guessing you need a strong emotion to focus on. Something that n His words cut deep under my skin. Blake needs his mate or love... Something bright and true. And I mi I stare down at the floor. There is a heavy feeling in my chest that I can't get rid of. "Oh... I see how it is..."

"I'm sorry, Nora..."

"Don't be."

"But I could be wrong... I'm just making an assumption."

"You're usually right." "True..."

esitates before continuing to speak. "Evan is mated to your mother, who has completed the mating ritual. He is tamed and steady on his feet, but Blake is

es you to press down the darkness and turn it into something good."

t be that person for him, even though I want to be.

"Anyway, Blake probably isn't my mate," I scratch at my neck and fight the tears behind my eyes. "So I'm probably not the person who can calm him down... Even if we were mates... Well, there are still a few days until my birthday. And Blake is in pain right now..." Leo peers down at me, thoughtful. "You like Blake more than me, don't you? You wish for him to be your mate. Not me."

"No," I say, meeting his eyes. "That's not true. I like both of you."

Leo doesn't look convinced. His eyes are shining, and I stand up from the bed. I walk over to him with an urgency I've never felt before. I lost Blake; I can't lose Leo too.

I lift my chin, and Leo c***s his head. Surprise seeps into his features, especially when I take his hands in mine.

I squeeze them before bringing them to my chest.

They almost cover the whole area. Leo's hands are larger than mine and much warmer. It tingles when I touch him, instant heat through my chest as I gaze up at him.

There is a hesitant smile on his full lips. Curious. I blush in response to it and melt a little. Leo really is beautiful to look at. Gorgeous. I experience butterflies but also a ton of concern. Some things need to be said.

"Leo. I promise that I like you," I tell him. "No one is the favorite here. I have a weak spot for both you and Blake. You got to believe me because I can't handle losing you both." He keeps his head tilted. "Are you afraid to lose me?"

"Yes," I whisper earnestly. "Very."

"That won't happen."

"It won't?"

"No... I won't leave you because I don't want to be around anyone else. You're the only place that makes sense," he whispers. "But I must admit that this is all new to me." "What is new?"

A slight blush spreads over his beautiful face. "Me accepting that I'm insanely drawn to you."

I smile. "You're drawn to me?"

"Always been," he places his hand on my shoulder and plays with one of my red curls between two digits. "I might not have been around you for as long as Blake has, but... We have been writing." "Yeah..." I pout. "Before you started to ignore me, that is."

His smile turns apologetic. "About that..."

"Yeah? Are you going to apologize?"

He breathes a laugh. "This is going to sound so dumb."

"Your explanation?"

"Yeah..."

"Tell me anyway."

"Okay."

Why is he smiling at me like that? I stomp my foot against the floor to stress him. Hopefully, it will make him talk.

"Right now, pretty boy."

Leo snorts. "So bossy..."

I hand him a playful grin. "Damn right."

His amused eyes dance over my face before he decides to give up the charades and talk to me.

"I wasn't sure if you were coming back to Lunaris and talking with you... Well, I felt pathetic doing that. I was convinced you had moved on and that our chatting was... A burden." "A burden?" I ask.

He nods. "Yeah... So I just... Ripped off the bandaid."

"But why did you think I thought of you as a burden, Leo? I've written plenty of messages that you have left on seen..."

"All of which I thought you sent only to be polite," he shrugs. "It was stupid of me not to answer you, though..."

"Do you mean that?"

"Yes! You've always been the only person who dares to be real around me... I like you. I like you a lot."

My smile turns smug, and Leo breathes a laugh before I have even said anything. It's like he can anticipate that I'm about to tease him, but he is smiling radiantly, waiting for it. "You like me, huh?"

"Go on, say it, Nora. Whatever is making you smile like that, just go ahead and say it."

I beam up at him. "It's nothing important. It's a victory having my former enemy tell me he likes me. It doesn't matter how many times I hear it. I'm still thrilled."

His smile grows. "Well, don't get too cocky, or I might take it back and change my mind about you."

I gasp. "That wouldn't happen! Your feelings wouldn't just disappear!"

There is a laugh. "Are you sure about that?"

"Positive."

"Because there is no chance I could ever stop liking you?"

"Oh," I blush. "I didn't mean it like that... Because that sounds incredibly arrogant."

"And you would never brag about yourself."

"Never," my voice is honest. "I don't believe I'm that great."

"And that is why I like you so much-you don't let the fact that you're a time guardian get to your head. Even if you're powerful, you don't rub it into anyone's face."

I stare at him as I let his compliment sink in.

But Leo doesn't plan to let this moment fall into silence.

His smile only grows, and then he dips down, kissing me on the lips in a soft, warm, and affectionate kiss. It takes my breath away, and I press my hands away from his chest. Without leaning against his strength, I would lose my balance.