"Wait," Nathaniel began, catching my arm, "I'm serious you know, about what I asked yesterday." I stared up at him, his eyes were soft, but they held mine intently. 

I licked my lips. "I know Nathaniel, but you know the ru…" 

He waved a hand, "screw your uncle's rule. Do you always listen to him? Are you just a puppet on his strings?" 

I narrowed my eyes. 

Nathaniel let go of my arm and held his hands up. "I’m sorry, I meant no offense. But, just, have dinner with me." Nathaniel shoved his hands into his pockets and gave me a crooked smile. I sighed, mostly because I had wanted this since the first time I had met him. But there was the other part of me that knew this only meant trouble. 

I looked around to make sure we were alone before responding, "Fine, I will pick you up after I get off work."  
 
Even though I knew agreeing to a date with a vampire would only lead to heartbreak. 
 
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Once Nigel had dropped me off after meeting with my uncle, I had practically sprinted to go and pack. I texted Nathaniel to let him know the flight schedule and when I would be picking him up. I bought the tickets on the ride home.


The weekend arrived quickly. The snow had stopped coming but it was still frosty out. Before going to Nathaniel's apartment, I dropped Hades off with Patrice. Hades had spent a few years in my uncle's home and adored Patrice.


Which I attributed to the massive amount of treats she gave him. Patrice gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek before shooing me out of the house. I heard her cooing at Hades as I left.


I parked closer to the lobby door this time as I drove up to Nathaniel's apartment. I was about to get out and go knock on his door when I felt a whoosh of air next to me.


Chapter 21: Flirting and Flying