The Forgiven

Letting the cat out of the bag

Legacy pushed back off of Hunters chest.

“I think you need to go. I have work tomorrow and judging by the situation I don’t think anyone knows you’re here?” She said sarcastically

“No one is going to know either. I’ll go but-“ Hunter paused “I can’t promise that I will be able to stay away.” He leaned down to whisper in her ear

Legacy felt a warm feeling in her chest. This wasn’t romantic! Why did she feel excitement for this!

Just like that he was gone.

Legacy searched through the house looking at the mess that was made.

“Great.” she mumbled to herself.

“Hunter! Where the HELL have you been all night?!” A very angry Thelson approached him obviously lit as a candle.

“I’m a grown vampire Thelson I can handle myself.” he replied brushing him off

“Oh really? Then why are you bleeding!” Thelson poked the fresh wound.

“I don’t have to explain myself to you. I got into a scuffle with some wolves down by the docks. It’s fine.”

“Yeah I bet. Hunter cut the s**t. You can tell me whatever is going on okay? You’ve not been yourself lately and if I can help-“ Thelson was sincere but was dismissed

Hunter shook his head and continued straight into his study to nurse his wounds.

Once alone Hunter say with a slight grin. Leaving her was almost depressing. He was alone with her in her personal bedroom. So many ideas and images ran through Hunters mind. None violent. Just sweet images of his beautiful mate alone with him. He knew he couldn’t stay away from her but he had to at least keep space just to insure her safety. He continued his daydreams about his mate.

The next night Legacy was back at work. Julia met her in the dressing room as she was doing her makeup.

“Soo, how was your little vacay?”

“It was fine Jewels.” Legacy replied not wanting to make conversation

“You know-“ Julia started putting on her lipstick “That sexy Hunter Redwood guy came asking about you?” She poked out her lips then turned to Legacy.

“Oh really? What did he want?” She played dumb.

“I was hoping you could tell me. Anyways he’s not the guy you should get tangled up with.”

“Oh and why is that? Since he came here asking about me, maybe he can take me on a date.” She knew this would bother Julia

“Cut the crap. He’s out of your league and you know it. Watch your back. Not everyone is your friend you know.” And with that the temperamental Julia walked away.

Legacy snickered to herself. Her hobby included pissing Julia off when convenient. Julia didn’t know she knew that she was a vampire, she just thought Legacy hated her because she was beautiful. Legacy on the other hand couldn’t be too revealing because Julia would definitely go blabbing about it to the Night People. She finished her makeup and went straight to work. The night was slow and business was the same. She spent half of the night thinking about the way He whispered close to her and how her body trembled.

Once she was off she went home for a shower. The warm water on her now half healed bruises felt amazing.

Little did she know Hunter was back in her room. He felt the need to be close to her, if this was the closest he could get then so be it.

The softest voice came from the bathroom. It echoed throughout the apartment almost knocking him out of breath. She could sing?! Hunter sat on the bed in awe listening to his sweet mates voice as it filled his ears. Although he wasn’t familiar with much music the particular tune was rather old and he recognized it. The warm feeling in his chest grew but he was suddenly interrupted.

“So this is where you’ve been.” A voice comes from the doorway. Soft and low enough not to disturb the woman showering. Thelson steps out of the shadows. Hunter shifted immediately.

“No need for that, however you have explaining to do. Now.” He propped himself in the doorway.

“Not here Thelson please. We can talk back at the house.” Hunter pleaded

“Why are you here. The house reaks of human and there is obviously one in the shower you are sheltering-“ He was cut off by a female voice from the bathroom.

“Hello? Luna what are you into?!” The female voice shouted turning off the water

“Please Thelson we have to go!”

“Why’s that? I’d like to meet your human friend.”

“Thelson!-“ the doorknob twisted

“She’s my mate!” Hunter whispered loudly and shoved him out the door. A very shocked and confused Thelson went with him.