Chapter XVI
LOUIS GOT ANOTHER helmet out of his car trunk and handed it to me. “Come on. We’re taking the bike. It’s faster.”
“I can’t,” I said, frowning at the helmet.
“Why not? Are you afraid or something?” he asked and graced me with an inquisitive smile.
“I don’t have any protective gear. Are you crazy?” My ex had taught me a good lesson, one of the few favors he’d done me. Wear the proper gear when riding a bike, even as a passenger, and do not stick around to see how the ride ends for reckless drivers.
“God damn it! I’m a vampire.” He looked up at the sky and rubbed his forehead. “It’s virtually impossible for me to fall or be in any type accident. And if I do get in an accident, I’ll jump off the bike and take you with me. I will keep you safer than any gear ever could. Okay? N
