Page 73 of Ride With Me

“What?”

“And you thinkI’mcrazy.”

Blue laughed. “Maybe we’re both crazy.”

“S’fine by me, baby boy.” Bishop cackled. “Crazy loves company. We’re two lil’ murder peas in a murder pod, all nice and comfy now, nestled up on each other.”

“What does that even mean?”

“It means I think we’re gonna have a real nice time together.”

“It’s gonna be something, that’s for sure.”

Blue wasn’t about to let his guard down anytime soon, but he had to admit that he really did enjoy Bishop’s company. He’d never had anyone who knew what he was, much less another monster just like him.

It was oddly freeing.

He didn’t have to pretend to smile or be sweet and innocent, and the relief of being his real self was incredible. He didn’t even mind the sound of Bishop’s pulse now, finding it oddly soothing, like the lingering waves of rain pouring outside. He knew the storm would stop eventually and he’d have to decide if he really wanted to stay with Bishop or move on.

Killing him at this point just felt rude.

That was a new feeling.

Much of what he’d experienced with Bishop this evening had been, and he realized he didn’t want to give any of it up yet. He was hungry for more, curious about his fellow killer and already looking forward to tomorrow. Thinking about waking up next to Bishop made him smile again and his heart continued to do that weird fluttering.

He had no idea what a future with Bishop might hold, but it had the potential to be exciting, if nothing else.

And it sure beat the hell out of hitching.