The Werewolf's Vampire Mate
Chapter 508: Compromises

Chapter 508: Compromises

Jabi

I don’t know how I feel about this.

I want to just nod and say okay but somehow a part of me feels like I shouldn’t agree to this.

My wolf is okay with this decision. He seems to have a mind of his own and somehow my own opinions are not valid.

Darrien is panicking.

I know him. I know he is worried and his worries are accepted. He has been through so much to find me and I know he doesn’t want a repeat of what happened with Lenny. I know he is not doing this to be controlling. He is doing this from a place of love. Darrien is the reason why we weren’t even in the community in the first place. I knew he didn’t feel at home there and so I made the decision to leave with him. Which just makes me know that this is not because of me. He is doing this for me and that is the only reason why I said okay even though I am not okay with it.

"Okay?’’ he asks me as he looks at me.

"Yeah,’’ I reply.

"Are you sure? you just agreed so quickly.’’

he says.

"Yes,’’ I say.

"You are sure you are ok with this?’’

"Yes,’’ I say and kiss him on the lips.

"I love you,’’ he says as he grabs me and kisses me back.

"I love you too.’’

There is still hesitation in his eyes but there are no other questions. I lie back on the seat and close my eyes.

Darrien is my home.

Wherever he is will be home to me but I don’t want him to worry, I don’t want to be hidden in the shadows anymore. I need to do what is right for me. I need to be in the light. That is the only way that I can move forward. It is the only way that I can be happy.

I need to be free.

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Darrien parks his car in the community, the girl is still with us. He rests his hands on the steering wheel and turns to me slowly "Let’s get you to the house,’’ he smiles at me. His smile is warm and compassionate, it makes my heart feel warm and the heaviness in my chest is lifted at the feeling. I look back at him with a slight nod.

"I will be back to take you home,’’ he turns to her and explains.

"Okay,’’ she says staring straight ahead.

"Wait here,’’ he says with a gentle smile.

"Okay,’’ she replies.

Darrien exits the car and runs over to my side. I watch him as he opens the door for me and it brings a smile to my face. he looks back at me and offers me his hand. I grab it and put my foot on the ground and he guides me out of the car. I look back at the girl in the seat. She smiles at me with a wave and I do the same, my way of saying goodbye to her. Saying goodbye to that part of my life. Darrien sets me down and I feel my feet on the ground and I look up at him with a smile.

"Come on,’’ he says taking my hand.

Darrien leads me to the house and I feel the warmth of his hand on mine. He has a gentle touch to him even though he is strong. I walk as he guides me inside. He opens the door and I feel myself smile watching him do this. I follow him inside the house and feel the sting of tears behind my eyes. I feel a hug coming from behind me and I turn to see Darrien. He pulls me into his arms and I feel the warm sensation of his embrace as my fear subsides. I feel the warmth of his chest on top of me and I feel at ease.

"It will be fine,’’ he says as he leads me to the couch.

"I know it will be,’’ I say as I release my grip on him.

"Should I get Rex to come and stay with you? I don’t know if I want you alone right now,’’ he mutters quietly.

"Alright,’’ I agree immediately because I need to listen to him more. I need to trust his instincts and if he doesn’t want me alone, then I will do what he wants.

He grabs his phone from his pocket and I watch him dial a number--presumably Rex. He speaks softly into the phone for a long time before he walks back to me. He sits next to me on the couch and I look up at him.

"Rex is on his way," he manages.

I don’t want to tell him that if anything were to happen with Rex with me, it would be the same situation.

I simply nod and look back at my hands. He takes the spot next to me and puts his hand on my knee. I look at him and he looks back at me with a smile. "You are so adorable.’’ he chuckles as he looks up at me.

"I like it when you say I am adorable.’’ I laugh softly.

"But you are more than that. You are more than anyone I have ever known.’’ he continues.

"You are everything.’’

I am speechless and lucky enough, a knock on the door helps me from having to say something to that. Darrien has a way with words, he has found a way into my heart. Darrien walks to the door and opens it. It is Rex. Darrien smiles at Rex as he walks over to me.

"You’re alive,’’ he jokes.

"I guess I am.’’

We have had too many near-death experiences in our lives. The mere fact that we keep surviving each and everyone is a miracle.

"I got to go, baby,’’ Darrien ruffles my hair and leans in for a kiss. I watch him leave just as Rex sits down on the other couch.

Great.