My eyes opened and I stared at a strange ceiling and wondered what the hell was going on. I sat up and looked around then remembered that I was in one of the guest bedroom. The night before came back with a vengeance. Chloe and Meghan had drugged us and left us like they didn’t give a shit. It hurt to think my mate would do something like that but it happened. I got out of bed and cursed myself for not getting more clothes the night before. Fuck, I may as well get it over with! Stealing myself I opened the door and stepped out into the hallway. I didn’t hear +Chloe Cross and wondered if she was even here. Shrugging, I made my way to my bedroom and was surprised to see the door open and the covers gone. I walked inside and headed for the closet, grabbing my suitcase then started packing. When I was done I walked into the bathroom and got my toiletry bag along with my toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner. I took everything back to my new room before making one more trip to get a few pair of shoes. When I had everything unpacked and put away I decided to head to the kitchen. I needed coffee and I needed it bad. The house was quiet and a bit cold. I must have forgotten to turn up the heat last night. Grabbing my housecoat I slid my feet into my house shoes and made my way downstairs. I stopped midway as I took in Chloe’s still form on the couch. I shook my head as I descended the rest of the stairs only stopping to turn on the heat. I made my way into the kitchen and made some coffee. Breakfast would have to wait, I needed to talk with my mate about last night and why she did what she did. I grabbed two mugs filling them with coffee and fixed Chloe’s the way she liked it then went back to the living room and sat her mug on the table in front of where she still lay sleeping. I took a seat in a chair across from the couch and took a sip from my mug before turning my attention to my mate. Chloe, wake up. We need to talk before we go to Beck’s place. She groaned a bit and slowly began to move. Come on, we need to figure this out.


My eyes opened and I stared at a strange ceiling and wondered what the hell was going on. I sat up and looked around then remembered that I was in one of the guest bedroom. The night before came back with a vengeance. Chloe and Meghan had drugged us and left us like they didn’t give a shit. It hurt to think my mate would do something like that but it happened. I got out of bed and cursed myself for not getting more clothes the night before. Fuck, I may as well get it over with! Stealing myself I opened the door and stepped out into the hallway. I didn’t hear +Chloe Cross and wondered if she was even here. Shrugging, I made my way to my bedroom and was surprised to see the door open and the covers gone. I walked inside and headed for the closet, grabbing my suitcase then started packing. When I was done I walked into the bathroom and got my toiletry bag along with my toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner. I took everything back to my new room before making one more trip to get a few pair of shoes. When I had everything unpacked and put away I decided to head to the kitchen. I needed coffee and I needed it bad. The house was quiet and a bit cold. I must have forgotten to turn up the heat last night. Grabbing my housecoat I slid my feet into my house shoes and made my way downstairs. I stopped midway as I took in Chloe’s still form on the couch. I shook my head as I descended the rest of the stairs only stopping to turn on the heat. I made my way into the kitchen and made some coffee. Breakfast would have to wait, I needed to talk with my mate about last night and why she did what she did. I grabbed two mugs filling them with coffee and fixed Chloe’s the way she liked it then went back to the living room and sat her mug on the table in front of where she still lay sleeping. I took a seat in a chair across from the couch and took a sip from my mug before turning my attention to my mate. Chloe, wake up. We need to talk before we go to Beck’s place. She groaned a bit and slowly began to move. Come on, we need to figure this out.

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  1. Chloe Cross (Dark Protectors)November 11, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    * I didn't feel like anything I said was going to appease him. I made a stupid mistake and he was never going to forgive me. I'd be spending the rest of my life alone, because he was it for me. Nobody could replace him. I stood up and followed him to the kitchen, ready to fight for us. * Vincent, I know things were rocky for us when we first met, but you are truly the best thing that has ever happened to me and I would gladly give everything up for you. But you have to understand that Meg and I are working females. We put ourselves through college, invested our money wisely. At times we worked multiple jobs, to make things happen. And this bar, is what we have to show for it. But then Ricky showed up. * I shuddered, not wanting to remember. * And everything happened. The injuries set us back and I understand that we needed to heal. Now I have this vampire for a dad and his blood still courses through my veins. And I love you for wanting to take care of me. But it's been months, I feel great. As much as I'd like to be one of those females that just sits around and let's a male provide and do everything, I can't. I want to have meaning and purpose too. Instead I'm just sitting here, becoming a couch potato. You're busy in your office all the time. If I want to do something you tell me no or send me out with a guard. You haven't hardly touched me in months. * I took a big breath. * I'm sorry I ruined the surprise. I made a huge mistake with the decision to drug you and for that I will always be regretful. Please, Vincent. I'll do whatever it takes to make it up to you. To earn your trust, love and loyalty all over again. Just please don't leave me.

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  2. Vincent GainesNovember 11, 2017 at 9:04 AM

    Was she serious? I looked at her and I wanted to slam my fist through a fucking wall. First of all, I know who the hell you are and I don’t want you sitting home and living off of me. If I wanted a female like that I would have found her and mated her. Second, I’m not trying to take over your bar. I just wanted to help make things a little bit easier for you. I took in a deep breath and decided to tell her the plans I had. Hell why not, everything was shot to hell and I didn’t even know if we would be together after this. Look, I know I’ve been busy and not spending enough time with you. I looked down at her as I cooked the bacon. I wanted to surprise you with a wedding of our own. I was planning to take you to Paris. But right now I don’t know if we will get past tomorrow much less get to Paris. I turned back to the bacon and shook my head as I sensed her pain at my words. Yes, it’s been months. So fucking what. I saw you shot and bleeding out on a fucking floor. I happen to think following the doctors orders was my way of telling you that I fucking loved you. But you saw it as me keeping you prisoner. Maybe we just don’t belong together... I finished cooking and grabbed a plate and some more coffee, I sat down and started to eat. Chloe stood in front of me as tears fell and I ignored the whole water works. “Vincent, I’m not trying to make you feel sorry for me with my crying.” I didn’t say that you were. She signed as I stood and headed upstairs. I was done and needed to get ready to head to the alphas house. I talked as I left her standing there. “You didn’t have too, I can see it in your eyes.” You need to eat or whatever you’re planning on doing because we have to be a Beck’s in about 90 minutes. I don’t think you really want to keep him waiting. I took the stairs two at a time trying to cool off. I didn’t know how to fix whatever was going on with Chloe and myself. I knew I still loved her but I didn’t know for sure if I could trust her again everything that happened last night. As I walked into the guest room I headed for the bathroom thinking that I would wait to see what happened with the meeting at Beck’s before I decided what to do.

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  3. Chloe Cross (Dark Protectors)November 11, 2017 at 9:04 AM

    * I was trying to keep calm, but I felt like he was twisting my words and now he was just walking away, without giving me a chance to speak. * Vincent, wait. * He stopped, but didn't turn around to face me. * First of all, Vincent. I never said you wanted someone to just sit at home. I was only trying to get you to understand that it is hard for me to sit around and do nothing. Second, I never said you were trying to take over my bar. How am I supposed to know whats going on when you and Ian are plotting behind our backs and not letting us in on anything. I have no problems with you wanting to help me improve things. You're a successful business man. But I had no idea the bar was even going to be open last night. Thirdly, you've hinted a couple times about not sticking around. A part of me feels you've already made your decision to leave. You're just gonna make sure the blame is all on me. * He growled and turned to face me. * "I haven't made any decisions yet, Chloe." * I walked towards him and climbed a couple of stairs. * Look, I've poured my heart out to you, apologized, admitted that I made a reckless, careless mistake. I told you that I'd do anything to make it up to you. I love you, Vincent. I'll go to counselling, anything. Just please give me a chance to make this right. * Vincent continued to just stare at me and I was at a loss of what to do. I was right when I said nothing would change his mind. I shook my head and walked up to our room to get ready for the meeting with Beck. Stopping just as I passed him on the staircase. * I'm sorry that I messed up the chance to go to Paris with you and take your last name. That would have been a wonderful memory. * That being said, I walked into our room and closed the door. *

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