"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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Nathaniel ended up staying at my place for the day. He couldn't very well leave while the sun was out. When I woke up for work, he had already made me coffee and breakfast. I let him know that if he planned on staying longer, he would need to hide later.


Patrice was dropping off Hades later in the day and I couldn't have her seeing him in my apartment. I couldn't have her dying of fright from seeing a vampire, alone, in my apartment.


I walked into work and brushed the slush stuck to my shoes. It was only a little warmer, but the snow was starting to melt which I knew would lead to horrible ice tomorrow.


"Good evening," I called out. Janice and Cynthia must be in the back. I punched in the code and opened the large oak door to the back.


I walked into the back and saw Janice and Cynthia sitting around my desk. They were speaking in hushed tones and looked worried.


Chapter 28: Drunken Mistake