Page 55 of Love Bites Extra Hard

We’re not really programmed that way

Clem

Should we be jealous that you’re hanging out with his sister while keeping secrets from us?

Because it kinda feels like we should

Me

You all made new friends and family when you found your mates. I’m not mating with Talon, but I can still do the same

You know I could never replace you

Blair

We’re irreplaceable ;)

When are you coming home?

I stared down at the message.

Home.

It was a unique concept to me. Mistwood hadn’t felt safe to me in a long time. Not since everything that happened with Wendell. Vamp Manor had been better than anywhere else, but it still hadn’t truly felt like home.

Nothing had, since I lost my mom.

But the castle?

It was the closest thing that had ever felt like that. I was happy, there. I had a purpose, and a place. I mattered, and not just because of what I was, but because I could do something for them that no one else could.

I guess my purpose would end as soon as Sylvester was dead. I really would have to go back to Vamp Manor, as shitty as it sounded. I’d go from being important, to hiding away from the world again.

Guess I could adopt that cat I’d been thinking about getting for a while.

Me

I’m not sure

There’s not a set time limit on what I’m doing

As soon as I get it done, I’ll come home

Zora

You’re torturing us with curiosity

Me

I know, I’m sorry

It’s really not that exciting

Blair

Is there any reason you can’t come home to swim with us? The castle isn’t that far for a dragon, right? We could meet at Izzy’s lake, so Talon doesn’t have to worry about us taking you or anything

Clem

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