Viking Sensitivity (Night World Series Book 2) (29 page)

"So to summarize he's worried, we all are. There is just not a lot I can do. He is officially calling Lucia to come over here and check out the paper. Then I am to report back the results." He took a deep breath "now, after that, I would like to take you out. There's a movie theater around here that serve food and alcohol. I'd like to take you there on an actual date this evening. It will also give us time away from everybody. As well as away from thoughts of the rebellion. How does that sound?"

Mia thought about it for second. Going on a date sounded wonderful. Escaping all the issues they had sounded perfect. She had never been to one of these theaters, even though several of her friends talked about them. Part of her didn't like the idea of avoiding the issues at hand. But if he was right and there wasn't anything they could do maybe she should take Poet's advice and enjoy the moments she could.

She looked at Viking, really looked at him. He was handsome, very handsome. And kind. He was pretty much everything Mia looked for in a significant other. He was the man the universe promised to her for the rest of her life. However long that might be. Mia couldn't help but grin.

"All right Viking. But I must warn you, I judge a man based on his choice in movies. You choose badly and we will never see each other again. Don't blow it. Also, we are sleeping at my place tonight. I would like a little more privacy if you know what I mean."

She couldn't keep a serious face and was grinning like a mad woman when she finished.

Viking's smile broke out and he chuckled. "Oh, well no pressure then. Come on, let's get you back to your game. You can win Poet's money while I wait for the MPs to take their own sweet time getting here. Then we will head out for the night, or two. We will play it by ear."

With that he stood up. Mia followed suit. He held his hand at the small of her back as they made their way back downstairs. He was a comforting and warm presence behind her. Mia knew she would like knowing she always had someone she could trust at her back.

              "Oh, and one more thing." He said as he kissed the top of her head. "I can't forget. I promised to introduce you to my mother."

              Mia stumbled. "Your what?" She had to have heard wrong. He told her his mother was deceased.

              There was a chuckle behind her. "It is a long story. One I will tell you all about over dinner tonight before the film starts."

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