Tortured Hearts and Broken Lands: Vampires of Blood and Bone Vol. 16 by B.A. Stretke

Author:B.A. Stretke [Stretke, B.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Superiorland Publishing
Published: 2023-12-23T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIVE

Andy was heartsick at having to tell Dallas that he could not go home with him. The words themselves left a distaste in his mouth and made him wish he was strong enough to throw caution to the wind and do what his heart desired. He looked up at Dallas once again and saw a gorgeous man, and he saw concern. Dallas was worried, and that was something foreign to Andy, for no one had ever worried about him.

His pack did not suffer such petty emotions, according to Billy. Looking into Dallas' eyes, he found it touching and validating in a way that warmed his heart. People should worry more often was the random thought that flashed across his mind.

"It will be fine." He found himself assuring his mate. "Let me handle this as best I can, and I promise I will meet you here tomorrow." He could see the doubt in Dallas' expression, and he did not blame him. "I don't want Billy and his followers to do anything stupid. They are no match for the vampires that became glaringly obvious at the bar tonight."

"You brother is responsible for himself, and his stupidity is his own problem. You don't owe him an explanation. Your life is your own, Andy." Dallas was making good sense, but still, Andy felt the nagging fear that Billy would react and do something that would set the Coven against him.

"He's my brother." That meant something to Andy, even if it meant nothing to Billy.

"Okay, I don't like it, but I understand. Tomorrow, 2:00 pm right here, don't be late."

“I won’t be late.”

They talked for a while longer on lighter subjects such as basic likes and dislikes, and Dallas asked about Andy's degree, and Andy described his gardens, but all the while, the reality of Andy going home was hanging heavily in the air. Andy made a valid point in reference to Silas and others at the Coven who have a less-than-positive view of the cougar species.

Dallas had to admit that he also spoke unkindly on many occasions regarding the cougar pack in the forest and cougars in general. He wasn't proud of it and now realized just how injurious such attitudes could be. After meeting Andy, he had a new viewpoint and accepted that not all cougars were the same. They should be taken on their own merit, but unfortunately, it took him falling in love with one in order to see that.

They said their goodbyes, and Dallas hesitantly let him go. He could sense that Andy was not keen on leaving but felt it was his responsibility to let his brother down easily, so to speak. Dallas was of the mind that their lives were their own and no one else needed to be consulted, but Andy genuinely feared for his brother, and Dallas could not deny him what he needed to do.

He watched as Andy disappeared into the darkness of the woods, and then he began to follow. It was cougar lands, but it wasn't the first time he trespassed, and probably not the last.

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