Part 8 (2/2)

”You two going out?” She asked like she was the mum of this picture.

”Dra...Dominic has to go back to work.” I said but couldn't help but giggle a bit at the idea of Draven actually working. It was more like he just barked orders and they got obeyed. And I really needed to get used to calling him Dominic.

”Thank you for having me.” He said this like I had my friend to stay and his mum had told him to thank my mum, which in this case was Libby.

”Oh no problem, any time really. But before you go, me and Frank were wondering if you would like to come over tomorrow night for dinner?” This was so sweet and I was about to decline for him, knowing this was a bit too soon for so much human company, when he shocked me.

”That would be great, I would love to but please let me bring the wine.” O...K...A...Y, this was going to be weird! I shot him a look as if to say ”really?” but he just smiled before agreeing on a time and saying goodbye. Once outside on the deck with the door closed behind us, I asked him if he was sure.

”Of course, why not? Is this not a customary gesture in humans?” He looked a bit hurt so I back tracked.

”Yeahhh.... but I guess I didn't know if you would be comfortable, that's all.”

”Keira, I may have not spent a lot of time around humans but I know how to behave around them and besides if it all goes wrong, I can just blank their memories and replace them with more positive ones. Then they will have no other choice than to approve of me.” I couldn't tell if he was joking or not, but knowing Draven he would get his way, no matter what.

”Well I am pretty sure you're already in there, but if you did want to seal the deal then maybe turn up in your Aston Martin and you will have Frank ready to sell his soul to you, for one ride.” He raised his eyebrows as if I had just given him an idea and I would be very surprised if he didn't turn up tomorrow night in the s.h.i.+ny beast.

”That's good to know. Ragnar is already on his way here and he will follow you to the diner and back, then later to the club but remember no one but you will see him. Oh and also I thought you would want Libby to have forgotten what happened earlier so I altered her memory on the matter. She won't remember you getting upset.” This was the most considerate act that anyone could have done for me, giving my head strong nature and hating anyone knowing my emotions. He knew how this affected me because his hand went to my cheek to lift my gaze to his.

”Your eyes look amazing in this light and when glazed by emotion they look deep enough to swim in. Umm... stunning.” He said stepping back to admire them and I automatically closed them resorting back to my shy self. He had never mentioned anything about my eyes before so it took me back. I always thought my eyes were dull and plain, being not really blue but more of a grey. Before I had chance to open them again he was kissing me, softly at first then with more intensity. His arms wrapped around me like he never wanted to let me go.

”You are incredibly difficult to leave.” He said once he had finished but by then my legs were like hot moulding clay.

It took two more kisses and an ”I love you” before getting in his car and driving away, which made me feel cold as soon as he was out of sight. I saw Ragnar come around the side of the house and waved, to which I received a nod in return. I went back into the house and Libby was ready to pounce.

”Right tell me everything!” She said smiling and very nearly dragging my arm off when pulling me upstairs. But I was very willing as I was getting desperate to talk to somebody about it and if I couldn't be with him, then talking about him was the next best thing. We both jumped on the bed and folded our legs up like we used to as kids. She looked so excited for me and I couldn't keep the smile off my face.

”You look so happy Kazzy! I don't think I have ever seen you this happy.” She said beaming, thanks heavily to pregnant hormones.

”Well I have never been in love before!” At this she let out a high pitched scream and clapped her hands together. I half expected Frank to come running up the stairs with a baseball bat again.

”So come on tell me, how did it all happen?”

”I don't really know but he sort of just confessed he liked me.” Which was the truth, well kind of. I told her about how Sophia invited me to sit at their table after work and I ended up next to Draven. Ok, so this wasn't exactly the truth but it was as close to it as I could get. I told her about, after a few drinks, I relaxed enough to talk to him.

”It kind of happened really quickly but from what he says, he has had a thing for me for a while, which is really hard to believe.” She screwed her face up like she disagreed.

”No it isn't. He obviously has good taste and you could tell he felt something for you when he brought you home that night. But I do wonder what took him so long?” Well of course I knew the answer to that one but I wasn't about to disclose that with Libby. Could you imagine me saying ”Well see Libs, here's the thing, he is a Demon/ Angel half breed and is like the Mafia G.o.dfather of the supernatural world we live in.” I couldn't see it going down well at all. So instead I just said, ”I guess he was just being cautious.”

”Well he is most definitely not a sn.o.b, so I will be the first to admit I was wrong about him. I thought he would be surrounded by bimbo strippers that had ma.s.sive...well you get the message. It restores my faith in human nature that money isn't everything.” This I wanted to laugh at but managed to control my outburst. Firstly Draven couldn't get any further from human if he tried and secondly he wasn't the bimbo type. From the looks of Aurora he was more the blonde G.o.ddess type, so I failed to see what he saw in me but happiness kept me from caring.

”So from what I gather earlier, you have, without a doubt hit all bases. So come on dish the dirt, how was it?” This had me howling with laughter and I threw my head back as more laughter followed.

”It is utter bliss and more...incredible, mind-blowing and completely like nothing I have ever known!” I said and she sighed at the thought.

”He looked umm.....fit” She said which is her way of saying well equipped.

”OH YES” We giggled again.

I carried on talking about Draven for over an hour and only just had time for a quick shower ready to meet Jack. This thought wiped the constant smile from my face, as I knew I was about to hurt him and it was something I was ashamed with myself for getting out of hand. I had led him on when Draven had hurt me and I used him in the worst way....to get revenge. It was not a good moment for me and I was appalled at my actions. Well now it was time to face the music and put things right, even if I needed to beg and grovel. I wasn't going to let it prevent me and Jack from being friends. I knew Draven didn't like it but he would come around....wouldn't he?

I was ready for leaving, with a fresh clean outfit that consisted of my usual jeans and long sleeved top, with gloves underneath of course. I put my half wet hair up in a messy twist and bits fell down at the sides. The only difference to my appearance was the happy new glow my skin had acquired. I grabbed my long black jacket as it looked like it might rain later and headed for the door. I shouted my good byes to Libs and Frank and opened the door to a very handsome face, one I hadn't seen in years and one that would no doubt cause me even more problems with Draven......

An ex from my past.

Chapter 9.

h.e.l.lo Stranger ”Well h.e.l.lo Keira, looking fine as always!” Justin, Frank's brother, stood opposite me leaning casually on the door frame. His baby face features had grown into a strong looking expression and he was skinny no longer. It had been replaced with a wide chest and broad shoulders. He looked like he had just jumped straight out of a surfing magazine, with his long blonde dreadlocks tied back from his face by a bit of thin rope. He had surfer beads up both wrists and a fossilized sharks tooth tied round his neck with some black cord. He wore combat trousers and a T s.h.i.+rt under a thin zip up hooded sweater, even though it was winter. And he looked fantastic!

”Justin, Hi...what are you doing here?” I asked, trying not to sound as surprised as I was. I hadn't seen Justin since my sister's wedding and well, back then I had a bit of a crush on him. Ok, so maybe more than a crush but he had been with a girlfriend.

”Just here to see the big guy but I get you instead, which is far more of a bonus and may I say much easier on the eyes.” His compliment made me blush like a vicar in an underwear department! His lips formed a devilish grin at the sight of my pink cheeks, while I opened the door wider and called to Frank.

”Are you staying for long?” I asked, secretly hoping not because knowing Draven's reaction to Justin's flirting, it would be like lighting a firework and letting it go off in your hand. Hot and foolis.h.!.+

”No, just pa.s.sing through.” He said casually before Frank came to the door way.

”Ah, look what the cat dragged in! You back from trekking the jungle?” Frank said this while grabbing his brother into a bear hug. Justin was trying to breathe and hit him on the back to be released.

”G.o.d Frank, what you trying to do, break my spine in two!” Justin took a swipe at him which he skilfully dodged. I moved out of the way to let them bond the way brothers did. I could never imagine going up to Libby after not seeing her for months and punching her. Oh yeah, she'd love that.

”So how was Costa Rica? I thought you would have been on a diet of rice and beans but you look like you have put some meat on those skinny bones lad!”

”Yeah, well at least I'm not a muscle head!” This was how it went on for a few minutes but I was trying to edge towards my car until they spotted me.

”Where you off to Kaz?” It hadn't taken Justin long to adopt my nickname.

”Oh, I'm meeting a friend.” He looked a bit disappointed and Frank nudged him.

”Yeah little Kaz here has been quite a hit with the guys in this town.” I rolled my eyes at Frank but he just laughed.

”I can see why!” Justin said in a low voice I could still hear, making Frank laugh louder.

”Don't even think about it Romeo, she's taken!” Frank tried to grab him into a head lock but Justin moved like lightening and was down by me in seconds, jumping off the porch steps. He looked down at me and I lowered my eyes before the blood rushed to my face.

”So, who's the lucky guy?” I really didn't want to be talking about this now. I was already running late for Jack.

”Oh no one you know. Anyway I must run but it was great seeing you again.”

”Oh, you'll be seeing me next weekend, that is if my big Bro don't mind letting me crash for a few days.” He said this last part at Frank and he looked happy enough that his brother was back. I, on the other hand, wasn't so sure Justin being back here was such a great thing.

”Sure, you know you can but first you go and see Mum and Dad.”

”Yeah, yeah I was on my way there next.” Justin rolled his eyes at me in a comedy fas.h.i.+on and I smiled. Then he put his arms around me and pulled me to his now hard chest. I froze but he just hugged me to say goodbye. I swallowed hard, which he must have heard because he laughed as I quickly unlocked my car door.

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