Soul Mate (The Mating Series) by Swan S

Author:Swan, S. [Swan, S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Rainbow Publishing
Published: 2013-01-02T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 10

I woke before dawn to wetness between my legs. I jumped up and ran to the bathroom. I started my period. The arrival of my cycle brought the end of our passionate love making, at least for the next few days. The unknown of the days ahead gave a foreboding feeling. I felt like the beginning of the end of our relationship. At the very least, the love and desire we enjoyed the night before was on hold. On the bright side, I wasn’t pregnant.

I tried to discretely gather my hygiene products from Jimmy’s bedroom without waking him. I prayed I hadn’t left a stain on the sheets. I couldn’t see in the dark. I had to wait until daybreak to inspect the bed. I crept around the room like a thief. “Cassie,” Jimmy whispered. I turned to him. I saw his silhouette leaning up in bed. “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing,” I said. “Go back to sleep.”

“Come back to bed.”

“I can’t,” I whispered. “I have to go to the bathroom.”

“Come back soon,” Jimmy mumbled sleepily.

“I will.”

I stood in the shower watching blood run down the drain. I thought of Penny, Skye and Mary. So much blood shed lately. I couldn’t understand why. What had these women done to deserve death? I thought about the message written in blood left in my door.

“Cassie,” Jimmy called from the door. “Why are you in the shower at four in the morning?”

“Go back to bed,” I said.

Jimmy opened the door. “What’s going on?”

“Nothing.”

“Tell me.”

“I started my period,” I said, embarrassed. “Please go back to bed.”

After I showered, I went to the bedroom, and found the light on. Jimmy worked, changing the sheets. “Oh God, did I make a mess?”

“It was just a little spot,” Jimmy said. “It’ll wash out.”

“I’m sorry,” I said.

“Don’t apologize.”

I covered my face. “I’m so embarrassed.”

“Don’t be,” he said. “Come to bed.”

I fell into the bed. The clean sheets smelled good. Jimmy snuggled close to me. Many men would be disgusted by menstrual blood in their bed. Jimmy didn’t seem bothered.

“You’re jumpy,” he said. “Are you sure everything is alright?”

“No,” I said. “Nothing is going to be alright.”

“Hey, look at me,” Jimmy said. I turned to him. “Talk to me.”

“It’s just…” I started. “…last night was so perfect, but it’s not perfect.”

“We have some issues. Everyone has issues.”

“Jimmy, things are screwed up,” I said. “We both ignored it last night, but today is different.”

“I know that.”

“Now, I can’t even be with you like last night.”

“It’s not the end of the world,” Jimmy soothed. “It will all work out.”

“I’m afraid!” I cried.

“Come here Babe.” He held me tight. “I won’t let anything happen to you. Don’t be afraid.” Jimmy’s warm body settled me. I began to calm down. “Better?” Jimmy asked.

“Yeah,” I said. “This just caught me off guard.”

Jimmy was silent for a while. I was almost asleep when he said, “You can do that trick with your tongue for the next week. I won’t complain.” I giggled and hit him with my pillow.

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