Beginnings (The Trifectus Series - Book One) by Logan Byrne Read Free Book Online Page A

here?” I asked, with confusion.
    “I needed to see you.  I couldn’t stop thinking about you,” he said.
    He couldn’t stop thinking about me?  All this time he had been avoiding me and refusing to talk to me, and now he couldn’t stop thinking about me?  I was mad, but not mad enough to turn him away.
    “Why?” I asked
    “I couldn’t stop thinking about what you said to me.  What you thought I was.”
    “I’m sorry if I offended you.  It’s just that--.”
    “No,” he said, interrupting me.  “You didn’t offend me.
    “It’s true.  You were right.”
    I was so happy in this moment.  He finally admitted it to me.  Even with all of the struggle and pressure he felt, he cared about me enough to tell me the truth, no matter what it meant.
    “You can’t tell anyone,” he said.  “If anyone found out, especially your father, things would be really bad really fast.”
    “No, of course not.  I care about you, James.”
    “I care about you too,” he said while looking at me softly in the eyes.
    He started leaning in towards me slowly.  Was this really happening?  Were we going to kiss?  I started leaning in and closed my eyes.  It was at this moment I felt his lips against mine.  It was magical.  His cool, soft lips caressed mine with strong emotion.  He placed his hand against my cheek, brushing back my stray hairs.  It was in this moment I felt complete.  It was in this moment I was his.
    The window coverings flowed gently in the night breeze: the moonlight shining down upon us.  He looked so beautiful.  His skin was glowing, his eyes twinkling. 
    “Why did you hide it from me?” I asked.
    “I didn’t want to scare you.  You are so perfect, and I was scared you would think I was far from it,” he said.
    “No, never,” I said.  “You are the most perfect guy I’ve ever known.  I want to be yours.”
    He looked at me, smiling.  His hands rested gently on my waist while my arms rested on his shoulders, my hands clasped behind his neck. 
    I yawned while my eyes started tearing up.  I was tired, and he knew it.  He gently grabbed my hand and walked me over to my bed.  He tucked me in and sat beside me. 
    “Aren’t you tired?” I asked him.
    “No.  I don’t sleep,” he replied.
    “Why not?” I asked in confusion.
    “Well, when you’re a supernatural being you kind of don’t need to sleep,” he said with a soft smile.
    As I fell asleep he stayed by my side.  I held his hand as I slowly started to drift away.  I was happy.
    When I woke up that next morning, I was surprised.  He was gone.  I sat up and noticed a note lying on my nightstand.
    “I hope your dreams were nice and sweet.  I can’t wait to see you again my love.”
    I hadn’t smiled as big as I did in this moment in a long time.  He loved me: I knew it.  He cared for me just as much as I cared for him. 
    As I got up and ready for the day, all I could do was smile.  I was in love, and it showed.  I went downstairs and kissed my parents on the cheek.
    “What’s wrong with you?” my father asked cautiously.
    “Nothing at all.  It is just a beautiful day!” I replied, smiling.
    I skipped out of the house and to the car waiting outside for me.  I didn’t mind the guards today.  I happily greeted them and jumped in the car.  I was the happiest I had been in months. 
    As I got out of the car, I saw Ariel and Melissa getting off the bus.
    “Hey guys!” I exclaimed with excitement.
    “Are you feeling okay?” Melissa asked.
    “Well, sure I am!” I replied.  “Why wouldn’t I be?”
    “I just haven’t seen you this happy since you’ve been here,” she replied.
    “It is just a gorgeous day and I am happy to see my friends,” I said, smiling.
    We all walked inside the school together and I went to my locker.  As I opened it, something fell out.  It was a note.  I hadn’t received a note since elementary school when Bobby Higgins asked me to the rec club dance.
    “My