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Chapter 11

Sam blinked awake and then smiled as he felt the warmth of Dean's body pressed against him. He glanced down to find his head resting over his unbeating heart and lifted a hand to run through the short dirty blonde hair. Dean stirred and then settled again and Sam's smile widened enough to reveal his fangs. He was far happier and more content than he had ever been, as a human or a vampire. His hand moved from Dean's hair to his neck and back, gently stroking the bare skin and Dean shifted before incredible green eyes opened sleepily. "Good evening." Sam whispered and Dean smiled.

"Evening." Dean rubbed his head against Sam's chest and Sam smiled at the gesture, gently tugging Dean up to kiss him. Dean pulled back for air and grinned at him before grabbing something from the nightstand. "This was at reception when I went down for lunch." He handed Sam the envelope and the vampire smiled at the address.

"Jean-Claude replied." He stated and Dean nodded, suddenly nervous. So far it had just been the two of them, other than visits to his Mom. How would things change around other vampires and in a city with other leopards? He didn't want things to change between them. Sam sensed Dean's turmoil and pulled him close, kissing him gently. "Nothing can come between us Dean, you are mine for eternity." He promised, stroking Dean's cheek gently. "And I am yours." He smiled as he felt some of Dean's fear fade as he cuddled in. Yes Dean Winchester was cuddling but it didn't feel wrong, was it the cat inside him? Or the fact that he loved Sam? Sam held Dean close, gently rubbing his back, he understood Dean's fear all too well. After all Dean would be joining a Pard hopefully, there were things he had to learn that only other leopards could teach him after all. Would Dean want to leave him for another of his own kind? They were bound for life but that didn't mean they had to be lovers, he wasn't of Belle Morte's line after all where everything was rooted in sex.

"Love you." Dean whispered and if Sam hadn't been a vampire he would never have heard him. Hazel eyes went wide and he gently tugged until Dean lifted his head. He smiled at Dean and then kissed him.

"I love you Dean." Sam told him for only the second time. And how long had it been before that since he'd said he loved someone? Not since his mother had died. Dean blinked and then grinned, kissing him hard. Sam laughed and they rolled on the bed playfully. "I better read the letter before we go getting worried or excited." Sam opened the envelope, admiring the other vampires' handwriting.

"Well?"

"We have an open invitation to St. Louis." Sam told him and Dean nodded.

"When do we leave?"

Sam shrugged. "We should get there before the next full moon but there's no rush." Sam knew he wanted as much time with his mother as possible and it was understandable, once they left there was no telling when they would be able to come back and see her.

Dean went red as his Mom showed Sam his baby photos. It was so embarrassing! Did Sam really need to see pictures of him running around stark naked and covered in paint from when he'd gotten in the way of his parents painting the living room in Lawrence? Sam looked at him and grinned, sensing his discomfort. He felt a wave of amusement and longing from Sam and realised that being so old he had no pictures of his family, only his memories of them. Dean shifted closer, leaning against Sam's arm as they sat on the floor among the albums.

Mary hid a smile at the sight of the two of them. She'd never imagined having a vampire as a son-in-law, especially a Master Vampire, but looking at them she couldn't imagine Dean with anyone else. So much for grandchildren. She hated the fact that they were going to be living so far away but Dean needed to be around other shifters and honestly them staying just wasn't safe with John coming and going. One day he would work it out and go after them if they stayed. She might not love him the way she had once but he was still her husband and Dean's father. The thought of him killing Dean or of Dean killing him in self defence made her feel sick. But if it came to a choice of Dean or John, she knew which she would choose.

Mary hugged Dean tightly and then shocked Sam by hugging him as well. "Look after him for me." She whispered and Sam hugged her back.

"Forever." He promised.

"Mom!" Dean grumbled and Mary smiled, hugging him again.

"I'm going to miss you so much, both of you. You better remember to call at least once a week and let me know when you want your things sent on."

"I will." Dean smiled sadly and then glanced nervously at the waiting jet. Apparently Jean-Claude had sent it to make the trip short and easier but Dean would really prefer to drive. Instead his baby would be shipped with the rest of his possessions when they got a place to live.

"Just be yourself Dean, I'm sure the other leopards will love you." She told him and Dean rolled his eyes but nodded. "Have a safe flight." She told them as a man told them they were ready. Dean and Sam walked towards the plane, Dean glancing back every so often. Mary stayed where she was and waved goodbye once they were at the top of the stairs. The boys waved and then the door shut and the engines started. She stayed until the jet was out of sight and then left the airfield, heading back to an empty house. For a fortnight it had been a proper home again but now it was just her again.

Jason shifted nervously as the jet stopped moving and then engines began to shut down. Why did he have to be the one to meet some scary Master Vampire and his Servant? He stared in shock as the door opened and a guy bolted down the stairs, practically kissing the ground in relief. Hearing laughter he looked back at the plane to see what had to be the vampire shaking his head in amusement. "The turbulence wasn't that bad Dean."

"Never again Sam! For now on we drive everywhere." The blonde answered. Jason blinked; maybe this wouldn't be so bad a job after all. The vampire walked down the stairs and gave Dean a hand up and Jason looked away when he gently soothed the human. Jason got a sniff and frowned, or not human. He smelled like a leopard, that could be awkward. The two men walked towards him and Jason swallowed, dropping his eyes. He could feel the power flowing between them and it was incredible.

Sam frowned and then his eyes widened and he increased his shielding, gently helping Dean to shield too. "Sorry, Dean's still learning how to shield." Sam told the young wolf that was obviously there to meet them.

Jason hesitantly raised his head to find them standing nearby but not close enough to crowd him and sure enough the feeling of power had diminished a lot. He found the leopard staring at him curiously, almost studying him and shifted nervously. "Um….what are you?" He asked and Jason blinked, how new was this guy?

"Werewolf." He answered and Dean nodded, memorising the scent. "Jean-Claude sent me to drive you to him."

"Thank you." Sam told him as they moved towards the limousine and Dean's eyes widened.

"Wow." He whispered and Sam smiled, wrapping an arm around him.

"Most Masters love their luxuries."He told him and Dean nodded nervously. The Winchesters weren't poor but they weren't rich either. He figured his family was firmly middle class so all this…..it was more than a bit overwhelming and he felt almost as nervous as he had when he'd seen Sam's hotel in New York and realised he didn't fit in. Sam slowed and Jason glanced at them before moving to the car. Sam pulled Dean into his arms and kissed him gently. "What is it?"

"Nothing." Dean tried to shrug it off but Sam just stared at him and he looked down. "Just….not used to all this….."

"Dean I slept in a cave with you, you really think this matters to me? Money is handy as a way to keep us both safe but if you want a little house in the suburbs with second hand cars then we'll do that. I spent my last human years on a farm remember?" Sam whispered and Dean nodded. "I think we're making our chauffer nervous."

"Right, better not keep him waiting." Dean took a deep breath and then tangled his fingers with Sam's, getting a brilliant smile from the vampire as they started walking again.

Jason hadn't been able to hear them but he had also been watching from the corner of his eye and wasn't sure what to think of them. He knew Samuel was a Master Vampire but he didn't act like any Master Jason had met. Not even Jean-Claude was that open and affectionate with Anita in public. He straightened as they approached and opened the door for them, the vampire nudging his companion in first before sliding in. Jason closed the door and got in to drive, the privacy screen up but he could still hear the soft murmurs of them talking as he drove towards the Circus. He really hoped Jean-Claude knew the man was a leopard and had made arrangement cause Jason really didn't think him meeting Gabriel would end well at all. The current alpha was nowhere near as powerful and would definitely see him as a threat to him. Things were going to get complicated.

TBC….