Page 18 of Fallout
“Come on. Let’s go downstairs so your dad doesn’t think I’m trying to put the moves on you.”
The thought makes me snort, but I follow him anyway. “I never knew my dad was so paranoid about boys until we moved here. He was torn between happy for me and horrified when he found out about Parker and me.”
Blaine walks in front of me as we head downstairs. “I think it’s better to meet your mate young. There is less time for temptation that way.”
“There are advantages, but also disadvantages.” I frown, thinking of how Parker and I never get to spend time together. I almost think Parker’s dad and mine are scheming to keep us apart. “I think after high school might be better.”
“My dad met his previous girlfriend in high school,” Blaine says casually. “He grew up in a really small pack. His girlfriend was the only other supernatural that went to his school.”
I furrow my brows. “I thought she was in this pack.”
He sits down on the couch, a frown playing on his lips. “Her mate happened to be in this pack too. This was my mom’s pack.”
“If it bothers your mom so much, why don’t they join another pack to get away from her?” I sit down beside Blaine.
He snorts. “Because my mother is ridiculously stubborn.”
My heart aches for Blaine. His parents are both incredibly selfish in their actions. I wonder if they’ve ever put him first. Whoever his mate is, I hope she’s a good one. He deserves the best.
“They’re fighting a lot right now,” Blaine admits. “And I figured you wouldn’t mind having me hang out with you. It was me or Will.”
I frown. “Yes. Thank you for saving me from Will. However, I don’t understand why I even need a babysitter. I’m at home and since I can’t drive it’s not like I’ll be going anywhere.”
“It’s because of the other supernatural on pack land,” Blaine says casually.
“Other supernatural?” I ask.
“Parker didn’t tell you?” His blue eyes focus on me. “It’s why he’s been gone so much. There is another supernatural sneaking around pack land. No matter what they do, they can’t catch them. They’re really sneaky.”
My mind goes back to last weekend when I walked home from Parker’s house by myself. Before Will caught up with me, I ran into another supernatural. I thought it was strange, but I keep forgetting when I’m with Parker.
I worry my bottom lip between my teeth, wondering if I should tell Blaine now. If I do, Parker will be even more insistent that I have a babysitter.
Blaine nudges me with his knee. “Hey, are you okay?”
I nod, then sigh. “Yes, but I’ve seen the guy. The, uh, supernatural, I mean. At least, I think it was him.”
His eyes widen. “What? When?”
“Last weekend,” I admit. “Parker had to leave. He told me to wait for Will to come home, but he’s always so paranoid about something happening to me. I decided to walk home without waiting. This other supernatural approached me, but they ran off before Will got there.”
“And you didn’t tell Parker?”
I shrug. “How was I supposed to know another supernatural was roaming around pack land without permission? He never said anything to me.”
“But you should’ve told him,” Blaine insists.
I throw my hands up. “When was I supposed to tell him? Was that when we were in class? Because that’s the only time I’ve seen him this whole week.”
Blaine’s face softens. “I’m sorry. You’re right.”
He goes quiet, a strange look on his face. He cocks his head to the side and stares at a random spot on the floor. I turn to look and don’t see anything.
What is he…
“Parker is on his way,” Blaine abruptly says.
Oh. He was mind linking with Parker.