He handed Harley a list of names. “This is the information you need. I must go before the light comes.”
Luc bowed low over her hand, kissing it, before leaving through the window.
CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO
It was close to 11 a.m. before they released Harley. She threatened to walk out of her own accord if they didn’t hurry. She hated hospitals. They gave her the creeps. She couldn’t wait to leave.
Mr. Reyes, Mrs. Reyes, and Cash were all there when she left. They went out to eat before heading home. Cash had ridden up with the Reyes’, so Cash offered to drive her SUV home.
It would give them time to visit. She knew they needed to talk. Sensed that Cash had something on his mind. There were hugs all around, even though they were all driving home together.
Harley had spoken to both of her parents this morning assuring them that she was fine. Imploring them to finish enjoying their vacation, and not end it early. She had also spoken with Lieutenant Meyers letting him know that she had some information on the murders.
The first several minutes of the drive were silent. Harley wanted to give him a chance to say what was on his mind. He was silent, almost sullen.
“What’s wrong Cash?”
“You drank vampire blood, didn’t you?” She could hear disdain dripping from his voice.
“I did, yes. Is that a problem?”
“You know damn well it is.”
Harley was beginning to get pissed off. “I know no such thing.”
“You will be tied to him now Harley. You will be at his beck and call. How could you give yourself to a vampire like that? How could you give up control to him and not me?”
Harley looked at him. She was completely flabbergasted. He was pissed off because he thought she had given control to someone, and it wasn’t him. What the fuck.
“First, how do you know it’s a him? Second, I cannot believe you are pissed because you think I have given someone control over me. Not because you are worried about me, but because you really just want to be my Dom.”
“I didn’t know you swung both ways. Why the hell wouldn’t I be pissed? I have been trying to be your Dom for two years now.”
Harley was momentarily at a loss for words. She went from pissed to white hot anger. She thought that Cash liked her, he wanted to date her, now it seemed he just wanted to own her.
“I’m not a true submissive Cash. You know that. I enjoy the occasional bedroom play. For two years, we have seen each other and I thought our friends with benefits relationship, was just that, “friends” being the key word.
“I was so thrilled when you asked to start actually dating. I didn’t even know I was ready for a possible real relationship until you asked.
“Now it seems, you only want to dominate me. If you need a submissive that badly, please, by all means, find one. I am not your girl.”
“Only because you have trust issues.”
“Yes, I do have trust issues. I have no problem admitting that. Not letting you be my Dom has nothing to do with that. I don’t know that much about the lifestyle, but what I do know doesn’t appeal to me.
“As I stated earlier, I enjoy the play in the bedroom. Play being the keyword. I thought you understood that. I thought we were on the same page.”
“We were on the same page until you allowed some bloodsucker to do what I have been asking you to do.”
“The vampire who offered up their blood gave me a thorough rundown of what to expect before I accepted the offer. I understood that I would be bound to him in certain ways, but not like that.
“It is a him!”
“Are you jealous? I thought you were poly?”
“It’s not about jealousy as far as you being with another male. It’s about you having a male master. I could have, maybe, handled a female master.”
“No one is my master. I am my only master. I will be my only master for the rest of my life. My vampire friend healed me. I’m sure he has his reasons. One thing I have learned is men always do.
“As far as him being male and not female – that’s just who I happened to befriend. I’m pansexual. I’m attracted to the people I’m attracted too.
“I’m just so happy that I am seeing this side of you now, and not months or years down the road. I hope your truck is at my place because I’d like you to leave as soon as we get home.
“Delete my number and forget my name. I will mail you your damn key.” She was beyond furious at this point. Too bad witches didn’t really turn people into frogs. If they did there would be a furry frog in the pond next full moon.
The rest of the ride was silent. Harley was angry, but she was also hurt. She really liked Cash. He was her cowboy. He was her safe place. Now, that was all gone.
CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE
Harley headed straight to her bedroom, locking the door behind her. Her legs felt like lead as she made her way to the bed. She fell upon it and released the sorrow in huge wracking sobs.
She was crying so hard she almost missed the phone call. Harley answered the phone without looking to see who was calling.
“Hello.”
“Harley, are you ok?” It was Aiden’s voice.
“Yea. I’m fine.”
“No, you’re not. What’s wrong?”
“Nothing.” Her voice caught in the middle making it sound more like no thing.
“Harley. I’m almost to your house. I was coming to check on you. Just hang on.”
Harley didn’t say anything. Surprisingly, he
