Talya
I went upstairs in search of Rondy the following morning. I could hear the vampire talking as I approached. Rondy looked exhausted. I knew the change would be difficult for him at first. He looked at me with amber eyes. He would gain control of the color as he grew stronger.
I knew better than to take his hand. He had no idea how strong he was. I kneeled on the floor in front of his chair. "I'm sorry I took this decision from you. I couldn't lose you, Rondy."
His slight smile turned into a wide grin. "You know I can kick your man's ass now, right?"
The smartass. "Is that all you care about?"
"It's only one of many things. I have so much to learn and now I have lifetimes to learn it all. That's pretty cool if you ask me."
"I love you, Rondy." I did. He was my friend. My brother.
"I'm told I can't touch anyone yet, but if I could, I would hug you. When I gain control, you will give me that hug."