First Times

Chapter 4

Nick arrived at the loft just before sunrise, even though he
left work at about 2am, he'd been out driving around Toronto for
almost fours hours.

Just thinking about Natalie and LaCroix, hoping he could talk
LaCroix out of the bargain, Nick went to check his messages on his
machine, finding only one message from LaCroix. “Nicholas, I'd
like for you to come to The Raven before your shift tomorrow night,
there's something we need to discuss.”

Nick just stared at the machine, he couldn't tell by the sound
of LaCroix's voice if it was good or bad.

But knowing LaCroix the way he does, it was probably to
ridicule him about his quest for mortality and to try to get him to
leave Nat behind, which Nick knew now was not an option anymore.

He knew he couldn't leave Nat behind when he moved on, he loved
her too much and especially with what happened between them that
night.

He went to the kitchen to get a glass of bloodwine and then
went upstairs to try to get some sleep, but sleep would not come easy
for him when he was filled with worry for the woman he loved.

He didn't even love Janette like the way he loved Nat. But then
again, Janette was a vampire and he didn't have to worry about
hurting or killing or bringing her across like he'd have to do with
Nat.

Sunset was at 4:30pm and his shift didn't start till 6pm.

So, that should give him enough time to find out what LaCroix
wanted. For now, he'll just have to sleep on it.