The Moons Darkside

Chapter Thirteen | Next Door

"Finally."Tara lay down after bringing the last box inside. Milo and Seth were sitting next to her; she turned and saw Seth. "That was the last box, and I'm finally all moved in.Roomie."

"I thought I was going to move in with Seth, but ill let you be the first," Milo said, making Tara laugh. The last few weeks felt like a blur. When Seth brought up the idea of her moving in, She automatically said yes. She got rid of some furniture, and Seth took in the ones he needed. Seth gave her a full tour when they borrowed a truck.

Tara would look around when they packed her things and moved them into the truck."Nobodys here, Tara."Seth reminded her constantly.

Tara finally brought them to box into her room."I'm going to finish unpacking. ill be out in a bit."Tara said, walking up the steps to her room. Milo grabbed Seth and dragged him to the kitchen.

"You didn't tell me that you're a simp, know, for a human no less. I don't care that Tara moved in, but you're letting this girl take over your life."

Seth grabbed Milos's collar."You need to choose your following words carefully."

"You like her."

"Well, don't scream it to the hills, milo." Seth smacked his chest, grabbed two cold beers, and handed one to Milo.

"She moved in; what are you going to do?"Milo asked, taking a sip.

Seth sighed, rubbing his eyes in annoyance. He looked at Milo."I can't do anything, especially after the last couple of days. She needs to be protected from Kian Lycan, and that is an order from your next alpha. Do I make myself clear?"

"Yes, alpha."Milo looked at him rolling his eyes and mumbling to himself.

"I can hear you; I'm right here," Seth said, annoyed.

"Calm down, stop being so much like a prude," Milo said, finishing his beer. It was getting late, and he needed to head out.

Tara walked in and smiled, looking at Seth."Finally, down, roomie."She grabbed water from the fridge and sat on the counter next to him. he placed a hand on her lower back, and Milo looked between them and cleared his throat getting their attention.

"I'll be leaving, "Milo said. He rushes out of the house before Seth and Tara can say anything.

"That was weird."Tara laughs. Seth turns back. Man looks at her, smiling and shaking his head.

"One thing about Milo Shot is that he's loyal, but he can be the stupidest ever," Seth said, making Tara laugh. He wanted to know, but he couldn't

"I noticed you have a hot tube. Could we use it sometime?"Tara asked, and Seth nodded.

"We could use it right now; it's clean ill meet you in ten outside," Seth said. Tara nodded with a smile on her face. Seth needed to talk to her; he needed to set some ground rules. He saw her walk away, and he wanted to do was bring her closer and hold her till the end of time or when she got sick of him.

Her smile made him want to set the world on fire if it ever hurt her. He wanted her, but he couldn't have her. It was right; she had suffered enough. Having Seth confesses how he felt after what Kian did to her. He set the boundaries; he couldn't have her even though he wanted her.

Tara closed her door and let her smile drop. She heard what Seth said about her; she was never weak; she could handle a little vampire; even if it killed her, she would be fine. She didn't care if she saw another sunset. She wanted Seth even if it killed her to admit it. His choice was to protect her; she had to stand by his wish. She changes into a cheeky black bikini and a cover; she walks downstairs to see Seth in blank swim shorts.

"Hey, Tara," Seth said. Tara stopped and looked at him, giving her a light smile.'Not bunny, why not a bunny.'She stepped inside and let herself enjoy herself.

"Thanks for heating the tub; I needed it."Tara later her head back and closed her eyes. they stayed quiet, but she could feel his eye on her. she dipped her head back, letting the water consume her.

He watched her with awe; the water flowed down her face as she rose from the water. The countless sleepless nights thinking of her. Is it possible to find someone and care for them so much that you would run to them in the darkest of nights? He was holding them as comfort on rainy days, looking in their eyes and seeing that they love you too. He wanted to love her. But he stopped himself.

Tara knew Seth was watching her; his presence made her feel safe. She loved the idea of coming home to him, his arms around her. How he made her feel like she could do anything, and he would be by her side, loving every part of her. She loved his talent and brains; however, that is not the case in pointing out that he was a natural-born leader. How he was always there, ready to comfort her, be by her side, and protect her. She was no damsel in distress; she made that clear to Seth.

"We need to talk."The set voice made her come back from reality. She looked at her and tilted her head, questioning him. "There needs to to be some rules. You are my roommate, and I would like for there to be no house party, no illegal substance can enter this place, and if you bring a guy over. Text me first."He made eye contact when he talked about bringing a guy over; her eyes squinted in disgust. "We also need to talk about that night."

"I could have handled Kian," Tara mutters, sinking into the water. He looks at her, glaring at them.

"You called me when you found vampires stalking you; they were watching over you; Kian is more dangerous, Tara. He's a murderer; he can kill anyone without batting an eye. If you think you can deal with him, be my guest. You'll die trying before anything—they are both standing in the middle of the tube, looking at each other. Love can turn into hate with the right amount of pushing buttons.

"You never told me that; you don't talk to me. You stopped talking to me the second you figured out he was back in town. What were you thinking." she pointed to her head, looking at him.

"I was protecting you; I will always protect you. even if it kills me."Seth said, holding her arms; she twisted for him to let go

"I don't want you to protect me if it kills you; you have live. You selfless jerk. We would have gotten in this mess if you just talked."She lightly pushed his chest; he barely moved

"Like, you would understand what I'm going through. Your a dumb little pathetic human; I vouched for you. My father was ready to disown me. And if my pack figured out, I would be outcasted. And I'm not even talking about Kian. I'm talking about how we almost fucking kissed. He yelled. she looked at him stunned, and Seth pushed his wet hair back.

She turned around and got out the tube drying off; she looked back and saw Seth standing there looking at her."If we were to kiss that night, you and I know, and we'd both regret it in the morning. Cause I'm the dumb human who loves the big bad wolf."She walked away, covering her mouth her holding in the sob.