"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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We waited until the sun went down for Nathaniel to drive me back to my place. He dropped me off with a promise to return and that he had one of Dedra's men always watching me. I quickly made my way upstairs and took a much-needed shower.


I didn't bother turning my phone back on just yet. I knew I would have a million messages from my uncle. I didn't even want to think about what Thomas could have sent me. I considered just throwing the phone away but realized I would need it for the mission later.


After I showered and put on a fresh pair of clothes, I made my way back down to my car. I stopped short when I realized that I had left it at the warehouse after Thomas took me. I sighed and called Nigel instead.


I thanked Nigel for the lift and walked up to knock on my uncle's door. Patrice opened the door after my second knock and sprang forward to give me a tight hug.


Chapter 42: Congratulations are in Order