I sat in disbelief. This couldn't be happening. My world suddenly came crashing down around me. My plans to move in with Hunter, to wake up next to him every morning, they were slowly fading away right in front of my very eyes.
But this was good, wasn't it? Hunter had a lead on where his parents might be. Finland. I squeezed my eyes shut and opened them again, hoping that maybe it would change things. It didn't. My perfect week with him was now going to be a goodbye. This week while I am out of school for spring break, I'm going to stay at Hunter's place with him. I had planned on making love with him, I felt ready. I feel ready.
I let out a shaky breath. This was what Hunter had been waiting for, to find his parents. Now he had a sound lead, and he was going to leave. One week? Two weeks? Longer? I didn't know. They'd been missing for twelve years and I knew it'd left a huge hole in his life and that he wouldn't rest until he found them.
Had he even thought about the repercussions of this huge discovery? If he found his parents, where did that leave us? I was set to move in with him in close to two weeks. Would he even be back by then? I bit at my lip unconsciously, trying to fight back the waves of selfish thoughts that swirled in my mind.
Deep down, I was incredibly happy for Hunter, but the timing couldn't be worse. I wasn't stupid enough to think that my love alone could make Hunter whole and completely happy, I knew he needed his parents. I wouldn't deny him that because of my selfishness.
Hunter looked deeply into my eyes, waiting for my answer and I knew I needed to rein in my emotions better. I could feel Hunter casting his senses out towards me and I gently shut him out. I didn't feel like letting him know exactly what I was feeling.
"Morgan, I won't be gone that long." He said, his green eyes dancing with a torrent of emotions. Sadness to leave me, excitement to possibly find his parents, doubt at whether he actually will find them, and I thought I could detect even the slightest hint of fear. Fear of what? Letdown? I couldn't be sure, maybe I had just imagined it.
Hunter moved from his spot next to me on the dilapidated love seat and kneeled in front of me, taking my hands in his. He looked up at me with those sea-green eyes and I felt my heart skip a beat. Even after all this time, even the slightest look from him could send my system into a complete meltdown. Goddess I loved him so much, what if something happened to keep him away from me? No, I was just being paranoid. Hunter had done way more dangerous things than this, this wasn't even technically dangerous. I just couldn't get over how far away he'd be.
"Listen to me, love. I'll be gone a week, two at the very most." Hunter said softly, sympathetically. I knew he was torn between staying with me and finding his parents. I nodded, unable to speak.
Hunter stood and took my hand, leading me upstairs. We passed Sky's room and the upstairs bathroom. I cast out my senses, then remembered that Sky wasn't home. Hunter lead me towards his dark room on the other side of the bathroom. He had finally taken the books out of their boxes, but the room still barely looked lived in. It wasn't as romantic as Cal's room had been, but it was filled with Hunter's vibrations and his aura, and for that I loved it all the more. "What are you doing?" I asked as Hunter let go of my hand. He smiled and leaned down to kiss me. His lips were warm and soft against mine. The kiss was tender and passionate, growing fiercer by the minute. I felt the familiar tingle of magick, the magick that comes from being with Hunter. Hunter slowly pulled away and I glared at him. He laughed at my expression, grabbing my hand and leading me towards his bed, which consisted of a box spring and mattress on the wooden floor.
He pulled me down next to him so we were seated side by side. I could see a familiar longing and passion in Hunter's eyes that I was sure mirrored my own expression. We were perfect for each other, and moments like this made it crystal clear. I'd never felt like this before, with anyone.
"For me, as well." Hunter said, answering my thoughts. He grinned a wolfish smile as I laughed. He pulled me against him and we fell back against the bed.