REMY
The moment I saw Blade join us, I was both relieved and petrified. If he never left, it meant that he heard the entire conversation, which also meant he heard me call him my mate. I hadn’t brought that idea up to him out of fear. I didn’t know if vampires had the equivalent of a mate, and I was afraid of scaring him away.
I studied his face, trying to figure out what was going on in his head. The fact that he was here was a good sign, but it didn’t make the situation any less embarrassing. Blade’s eyes met mine, and I could feel my face burning. I quickly turned to Caulder and tried to focus on him instead.
“You never left,” Caulder said, his gaze glued to Blade. His body was tense as he looked him over.
“I never left.” Blade stood up taller, and it was odd watching the two of th
