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“No, not only are you not a vampire, but you don’t even come from a pure vampiric bloodline. My mother is old-fashioned and as I told you, my parents come from long lines of pure bloods. A legacy I’m expected to carry on, one that cannot continue with a human or a human that’s been turned,” he reiterates. It amazes me that even among the undead there is still segregation and racism.
As soon as we step inside I feel her gaze on me. Studying me, reading me, it’s freaking unnerving. “Jessica, why do I get the feeling we’ve met before?” Lourdes asks.
“I used to live in Royal Oaks. David and I were friends there in grade school,” I reply, hoping this is a chance to bond on some level with her.
Wishful future mother-in-law-ing.
Her lethal eyes shift to David. Aurelio grips Lourdes’ forearm, holding her in place though I’m sure if she wished to break away it would take nothing for her to.
Maybe I should just stop talking because I piss her off no matter what I say or do.
“Did I hear dogs barking when we pulled up?” Lourdes asks. Please don’t let her hate dogs. Please don’t let her hate dogs, I beg the diety of pets.
“Yes, Mother, Jess has two boxers that are upstairs.” Why does every reply he makes sound propper and snippy at the same time? Is he purposely trying to push her buttons?
She stares up at the ceiling and growls. David and I exchange looks, both filled with concern. I wonder if he had the same thoughts as I did.
Out of the blue, Aurelia says, “I’ve always wanted a dog.”
That is so random David and I laugh. His father smiles, but his mother only sees red.
“How long have you two been dating?” Lourdes asks David.
“Six months,” David replies.
“This house was an investment then?” Lourdes asks.
“Yes, and a home for us while we go to school,” David says.
Why does he continue to answer so nonchalantly when he knows she isn’t happy about us?
“What are your plans after college, or have you thought that far ahead?” Lourdes continues. This woman’s pursuit to get what she wants is relentless.
“Right now, we’re enjoying getting reacquainted. Only time will tell where it will lead, Mother.” I love that man but right now I wish he would shut the hell up. Turn the tables on her, ask about their lives and homes. Anything to get the focus off of us because every answer only furthers her displeasure.
“You have a lot of choices to make, my son, none of which will be easy.” Lourdes’ words are clear as day—this is a warning, son.
David holds her glare, matching it with his own.
“What do your parents do for a living, Jessica?” Aurelio asks me. He is definitely the peacemaker in the family.
“My father is an engineer and my mother’s a housewife,” I reply.
“What do your parents think about your current living arrangements?” Lourdes asks. She is really fixated on our relationship.
“My mother and I don’t speak. My father wants me to be happy and David makes me happy.” I glance at David and squeeze his hand.
Thankfully Aurelio seizes the opportunity to change the subject. “Son, will you hunt with us tonight?” But, not for a better one. I guess he thinks if he asks, maybe David would change his mind.
“No, thank you, Father. I haven’t hunted since Jess and I started dating.”
“That’s quite admirable, son, but how will you retain your strength?”
“I drink human blood, only it comes from a blood bank,” he informs them.
“You’re better than that. You’re a prince, for God’s sake. We don’t drink from bags. That’s beneath us,” she scolds.
“Lourdes, David’s a smart man. He knows what he’s doing. He looks great and is living well, so let him be.”
