We pulled up to a large house. A teenage girl ran out and hugged Vincent before he could open the door at my side. “Vincent, I am so glad you are here! Mom and dad, I said I can’t go out tonight. That we have had too many rogue attacks recently, so the human town is not safe. All I want is to go to a movie. I am 15 and deserve to go out with friends. Nikki’s dad…” Vincent cleared his voice to calm the girl and opened the door so I could get out. “Is that her??” She squealed. Jumping up and giving me a hug. I smiled at her, “I am Valerie, you can call me Val. I hope we are close friends. I have waited forever for Vincent to have Mate.” “Valerie,” a stern male voice came from behind her. He had his arm around the most beautiful woman I have seen next to my mother. I can see where Vincent g

