“Well, you're going to get to go to France. That's so exciting!" I say as cheerfully as I can once we're alone.
Kas smiles at me but it doesn't reach her eyes, "Yeah, I'm sure I will be more excited as the date gets closer. Right now, it makes me nervous and sad, I guess.”
“Kas, I know it is kind of weird timing but what do you think about moving into my apartment instead of staying in the suite? I mean, if you want to stay in the suite that's fine too. I just thought, you know, maybe you would be more comfortable...here?”
I rub the back of my neck as she looks at me, contemplating my request.
“Sooo we would sleep in the same bed? You wouldn't sleep on the sofa anymore like you do in my suite?" she asks tentatively.
"She's gonna say no! You fucked up, dummy! " Saint howls.
“Shut up, Saint!”
“Whatever makes you comfortable, Baby. If you want me to sleep in the bed, I promise I won't try anything. I want everything to be at your pace. If you want me to sleep on the sofa, I can do that too.”
"Won't try anything?! What's the point?!" Saint continues to shout. 2
Kas looks around my apartment for a bit, then back at me.
“T trust you to sleep in the bed with me and not try anything," she says calmly, "I just want you to promise one thing.”
“Anything, Baby," I reassured her.
“Never make me wake up alone. If you have to leave, wake me up and tell me. No more notes or searching for you. It scares me and makes me feel so empty when I wake up alone.”
I pick her up into a bear hug and kiss her cheek. She giggles as my chin scruff tickles her face.
“T promise. You will never wake up alone. I will have someone bring your belongings
suite tomorrow,
sounds good but I need to
that, I have been holding back on you a little bit. I have something to show you but don't be mad at me. It was Lenora and Ashley, "Thold my hands in the air.
look. I lead her into the bedroom and stand at the door to the
realizes how much money you spent
Saint," I growl back at
that, I think they felt guilty about what happened, so they went out and got you some
had it converted to a closet after my parents moved out. The entire
touching
on this wall is mine?" she asks
dresses are over there, but yes, " T point to another wall that has a longer space for dresses and
built-in dresser. "And that door leads to the bathroom," I point to
much. I don't need all of this. I don't even know what to say," her voice is shaky as
say no," I plead as I reach for her hand. She obliges and stands in front of me, "Please let me give all this to you with no strings attached. I want to do this for you, Kas. Money is not important to me. You
for a moment considering my
going to change into my pajamas and I will be right out."
one to be saying thank
the room then go and put on sweatpants. When I come back from changing, she is standing next to the bed looking like she's in deep thought. I feel my eyebrows knit as I look closely at her. I realize she's standing a little too still. There is a distinct glow on her skin. It
take her hand when she doesn't respond. Her skin is ice cold and I don't feel the comforting sparks of our mate bond. I don't feel any emotion from
Saint whines
rolls down her cheek. Suddenly, she sucks in a deep breath and coughs like she is choking. She looks around the room ina panic
her back trying to help her clear her coughing fit. When she is able to catch her breath, she starts to
could feel it burning my skin. You were g- gone. I couldn't sa-," she speaks quickly with panic in her voice, her
Can you remember any details?" I ask as I smooth back her hair, trying to calm her
to remember, "There are winter solstice decorations up. It's dark outside. That's
to have electricians check the whole packhouse, make sure everything is safe. Okay?
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