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The next nightfall found Charles sitting in a leather winged back chair opposite Selene's bed with his fingers steepled under his chin.
For her part, the vampire gazed at the suit from her curled up position at the foot of the bed. "I do not remember much Charles," Selene started with a small frown to her features. "I went with the boys to the club, Pickles and William caught me feeding, they got scared but then Pickles came out to comfort me. We came home and got Nathan for the after party, Toki and I did a few lines and I woke up here," she motioned to the candle lit room.
Gently the lawyer nodded without any judgment on his face. "The boys said you fell, are you in any pain?" he inquired.
"Non, I feel fine," the keyboardist stretched slightly in an almost cat like fashion. "A little hungry, but that's nothing new at this hour."
"Let me know if anything changes," Charles shook his head slightly. "You said some concerning things."
"I do not recall," the vampire frowned deeply. "You know I would never hurt you or the boys, you know that right?"
Gently reaching out, the manager softly squeezed his client's icy hand. "I know sweetie, I trust you," he promised with a faint smile to his lips.
Charles' smile seemed to coax a soft smile from Selene as she relaxed once more. Gently squeezing his hand back she sighed contently, "Merci."
"You're very welcome," Charles stated, awkwardly wrapping his arms around the vampire in a gentle hug.
For just a few minutes, Selene allowed herself the simple luxury of holding onto the suit. "It's still to early for me to come out to the others you know," she sighed softly.
"I know," he smiled slightly, "you're secret is safe with me."
"Secret yea," the vampire sighed, running a pale hand through her long dark hair. "I nearly blew that one, didn't I?"
Despite his client's woes, Charles couldn't help but chuckle, "They still trust you, well as much as they trust anyone. Don't worry."
"I hope so," Selene smiled, giving him another hug. "Did you and Nathan have fun home alone yesterday?"
"Yes, it was nice, but I'm behind on work," the CFO laughed and smiled.
"You work to hard mon ami," the keyboardist laughed softly, gently kneading his shoulders.
"I have too," Charles smiled sadly.
"To keep us safe, rich and high as kites," Selene nodded.
Laughing, Charles gave Selene a mock bow. "Of course, Milady."
His laughter seemed infectious for moments later the vampire was giggling brightly. "Go on then," she stretched, wiggling her way back up to the head of the bed. "I'm going back to sleep, it's to early."
Nodding understandingly, Charles headed for the door, "Sleep well." And with that he slipped out quietly and headed for his office with a little smile.