“Get to the purpose,” Vena mentioned impatiently. “What did he inform you?”

“I don’t assume they’re on the lookout for the rings however the stones at the back of that guide you discovered, Vena. Stones, as in gem stones. And guess who else was trying into these stones? Our grandparents proper earlier than they disappeared. They have been trying into the historical past of them, which is why they’d that guide.”

“Why is that this necessary?” Vena requested.

“Shepard mentioned the vampires are as much as one thing, proper? They need these stones. I feel that’s why Grasp advised me to steal Shepard’s ring. I feel that’s one of many gem stones. We don’t know why or what these stones have been for. However I feel between the guide and the map that we’d have the keys we have to discover the reply.”

“Did you inform the grasp in regards to the guide and map?” Vena requested.

“No. I didn’t have any contact with him after you each freed me from that chair. Solely a quantity to textual content if I acquired the ring. I needed the guide as a result of I assumed the guide and map may assist me work out what the rings have been for thus I might perceive methods to get them for Grasp.”

“Okay. Then I feel they’re most secure the place they’re at for now. We’ll make plans to spend a while at Mother and Dad’s quickly. Till then, what are the possibilities you’ll keep out of hassle?” Vena requested.

Miles laughed. “By no means thought I’d hear that from you.”

“It does sound bizarre, doesn’t it?” I mentioned.

“I’ve no plans of inflicting hassle and actually hope it doesn’t discover me once more.”

“You’ll be fantastic at your own home now,” Anchor mentioned. “Shepard mentioned the vampire who managed him is gone, and also you’re sensible sufficient to not open the door for unfamiliar friends now. Plus, Shepard may have your own home marked for watching at evening. Identical as Everly and Vena’s.”

Relieved we have been below werewolf safety for the unforeseeable future, I waved goodbye as we dropped Miles off at his place. It didn’t take lengthy after that to select up my automotive and head residence.

I walked into our front room with a sigh of aid and glanced at Vena to see if she felt the identical. She was busy observing Anchor.

“So…home guidelines nonetheless apply,” I mentioned. “No making out whereas I’m residence.”

“Says the woman who acquired a hickey whereas I used to be sleeping subsequent to her,” Vena mentioned.

“Hickey?” Anchor requested, glancing at my neck.

“They’re marks from when MC grabbed me,” I mentioned, waving away his concern with a glare at Vena. “However I’m fairly positive I’ve lots to do within the subsequent week or so. Errands and whatnot. Hopefully, some financial institution accounts to arrange and a home to purchase.”

Pretending to take a look at my telephone calendar, I mentioned, “Appears like I’ve an appointment tomorrow round lunchtime. And I’ll need to get groceries, too.”

She grinned. “I’ll keep residence when you don’t thoughts.”

“I don’t. Now, I’m going to go take a nap.”

I closed myself in my room and despatched a textual content to Mrs. Hunter.

Me: Plan on firm this weekend. You may even get to fulfill the man who lastly caught Vena’s eye.

She despatched again a screaming GIF that made me grin as I despatched a fast group textual content.

Me: Shepard, I do know you’re loopy busy, and I don’t need to add to your plate, however I simply need to be sure you’re nonetheless going to assist Cross turn into a authorized citizen.

Shepard: It’s already within the works. He ought to have his start certificates by the tip of the day tomorrow. He’ll must get his image taken for an ID, although. Will that work, or is it just like the reflection delusion?

Cross: I’m flattered you are excited about an image of me. I promise my picture won’t disappear or disappoint. Would you want me clothed or unclothed?

I chuckled at Cross’ banter, understanding Shepard was in all probability cursing up a storm. Or possibly not. I used to be fairly positive Cross was secretly rising on Shepard.

Shepard: Unclothed if it’s on a framed canvas so I can cling it over my dartboard.

Cross: I hoped it’d be over your mattress.

I snickered.

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