"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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It had already been a week since I had last spoken to Nathaniel. The days seemed to drag by. Janice and Cynthia seemed to sense that something had happened to me after I met with my uncle. They were being extra attentive while I was at work. Even Janice tried to cheer me up.


I smiled when I was expected to and thanked them. I appreciated their gestures, but it still felt like my heart was still laying shattered on my kitchen floor. I started to come in early and stayed late. I tried not to be home if I didn't need to. I could tell Hades was suffering too so I sent him to stay with Patrice for a while.


He even reminded me of Nathaniel. Ever since Nathaniel left for good, Hades has been sulking by the door. Waiting for him to walk through it again.


I turned around and saw Cynthia. "Yes, Cynthia?"


Chapter 32: Pulled Back In