2 Vampires, Warlocks, And Exes (Pixie Dust Chronicles 2)

She shrugged. “You will never solve anything if you keep pushing them away.”

“You make it sound so easy.”

“It can be if you let it,” she said. “What can I do for you to help?”

“You can let me stay here for a few days to clear my head,” I replied. “Also, it would be helpful if you could remove my blood bond to Maria.”

“Of course, my dear. We’ll get started right away. My darling, you are welcome to stay as long as you like but the sooner you get back home, the sooner you can get started.”

“I know. Really, I just need a day or two to build up the courage to do this.”

Nineteen

Okay, so two days turned into two weeks and I still wasn’t in any hurry to get home. Irina pleaded with me continuously, but I couldn’t bring myself to get behind the wheel and back on the road. Removing the blood bond seemed effortless for her coven. She informed me that only the bond between a maker and their child is difficult to sever for witches with their strength. I could feel it when it lifted, but I still couldn’t bear the thought of returning to Vegas. I tried several times but never made it out of the driveway. I spent a lot of time with Irina and her coven sisters, Anca and Bridgid. The two of them were like aunts to me, making me feel comfort, taking special care to ensure I wouldn’t mope or get too lost in my thoughts.

I decided to head to Crissy Field as the sun was setting one night. I walked along the shore wearing jeans and a huge sweatshirt. I rolled my pants up, letting the water roll over my toes. It was cold and windy but I rarely got the opportunity to do this, so I couldn’t resist. About twenty minutes after sundown, a familiar voice startled me out of my solitude.

“My love, isn’t it a little cold outside for beach combing?”

I jumped a little and turned to see Leo walking towards me. “Sweet baby Jesus! You scared the shit out of me!”

“I’m sorry, my dear, but I couldn’t hold back any longer. I tried giving you space, but my worry overrode my courtesy.” He walked beside me, putting his arm around my shoulders.

“How the hell did you find me?” I asked.

“Blood bonds are better than any GPS,” he replied. Dammit! I forgot about my built in homing device.

“Man, you weren’t kidding when you said that thing worked from any distance.”

“Does it bother you that I came?” he asked.

I sighed heavily. “No, Leo, it doesn’t. It’s actually pretty touching that you would do that. When did you get here? Did you drive?”

“No, I chartered a jet, arriving just before dawn. Vampires are not well equipped for road trips, with the eventual sunrise and all.”

“Yeah, I guess that would put a damper on it, huh?” The wind gusted, causing me to openly shiver.

“My sweet, you are freezing. Let us go indoors. I have a car waiting. We can go back to my hotel and talk.”

“Where are you staying?” I asked.

“The Ritz.”

“Of course you are.”

He smirked. “Have you eaten? We can stop to get something along the way.”

“No, I’m not hungry but thanks for offering. I really just want to get back to the house.”

“Where are you staying?” he asked.

“Irina’s.” He gave me an inquisitive look making me realize he had no idea who she was. “She’s like a mother to me,” I explained. “My parents died when I was young and she raised me.”

“I’m sorry to hear about your loss, my love. I had no idea.”

“It was a long time ago, but thank you, Leo.”

“I will take you to this…Irina’s house if you’d like,” he offered.