We enjoyed drinks and chatted in the privacy of the VIP room at the club. Tomorrow night we are hitting the bank unless we get proof before then that they're scamming others. Vincent has planned everything. Sam will run the security cameras with some software he acquired. Vincent will compel any humans we encounter and help me with any supernaturals we find.
As it only makes sense that me, Eric, and Vincent will handle the guards because we can subdue them easily. Vincent has procured some bulletproof vests to wear under our clothes as well so that even wooden bullets couldn't penetrate them.
Katie and Steven are our alibis. Takeout will be ordered and a movie rented. We are just after loan documents and any proof of fraud. We will bring a portable scanner to make copies. They're going down no matter what. If things go as planned, no one will be hurt and the company won't even know that we were there.
We also won't need earpieces since we can communicate telepathically. This will be a test of how well we work as
a team too. We part ways and will meet up after dark at Vincent's. Eric flies to his home and Sam drives
to his to take care of a few things.
———-Eric’s POV———-
Eva just keeps amazing me. She's adapting better than I could have
imagined. Every moment spent near her, I yearn for more. I want some alone time with her, but I'm hesitant because I don't know what will happen. With each of the other guys, something has happened. I don't like uncertainty. I already have an ability that I never had before. Is that a bad thing? No, but it's something I can't control. Vincent seems far more accepting of that fact than I am. Perhaps I will talk with him about it later, privately.
———End POV———
Vincent turns to me with a smile, “Let’s go home, my love.”
I can't help but blush. I so don't deserve this man. But I have no say in the matter. I'm his, he's mine, end of in his eyes. I am not used to being so cared for and valued.
He extends his hand to me, “Fly with me.”
My eyebrows shoot up in surprise. He takes my hand and kisses it, “Trust me.”
I put my hand in his as our fingers
intertwined I said, “I do.”
We lifted off the ground and flew home hand in hand. As we land he kisses me. It's a time altering kiss. We part breathless and enter the house.
We go in search of Katie and Steven. We find them curled up together in the theater room. We put a blanket over them and go to our room.
I beam, “They looked cozy.”
Vincent returns my smile, “They did. Would you be okay if she dated a wolf or vampire?”
“If they were good guys, then yes. After tonight…,” I trail off.
Vincent doesn't allow me to finish my thought, “Eva, tonight you saw the real him.”
“How do you know?” I ask.
“Because all vampires are truly honest right before their death just like most beings. When facing death, there is nothing left to keep hidden,” he tells me.
I am surprised by this new fact. I am learning so much about the supernatural world.
“What was he trying to compel you to do?” Vincent asks.
I sigh, “Free him and run off with him.”
Vincent says, “He thought you were just Eric's mate. So if he took you, he knew Eric would have to find you. We can't be without our mate very long before we must be near them. We become crazed and feral without our mate. It's an eternal bond, Eva.”
My eyes widen, “So if I die…”
“I won't be long for this world. Not that I would want to exist without you anyway,” he tries to reassure me.
A tear falls down my cheek, “I had no clue and here l'd been joking about it. I'm so sorry.”
He wipes away my tear, “None of us are upset with you. You're loved! We know you don't know much about this world. Turns out I don't know as much as I thought either. I'd not paid much attention to the war when I was human. Had I or asked my maker more questions then maybe I'd be of more help to you.”
I kiss him, “You've done and you're doing plenty. I love you.”
He kisses me back, “And love you.”
We shower and wash each other tenderly. I let my mind drift not caring if any of them are listening in. In my own life, I've never been this cared for, cherished, or loved ever. Just one man even yearning for me, is something I'm astonished by. I don't want to ever hurt him or any of them. But how can this even work? What if they grow jealous of
each other and then grow to despise me?
“Eva enough please,” Vincent says as he turns off the water.
He puts a towel around me and carries me to bed. We snuggle into bed and he spoons me. We kiss passionately. The next thing I know his fangs are in my neck.
“Vincent!!!!!,” I scream as a shock rockets through my body and everything fades to black.