Enzo opened his mouth—then shut it. That was exactly what he had planned to do with her. But the way she worded it made it sound so dumb that he couldn't even bring himself to admit it.
Although vampires from his world weren't harmed by sunlight, he still didn't like it. The day was too bright and harsh. And, god, did he hate sweating.
They preferred the night. There was something about it that felt comforting. Plus, the moonlight just looked way better than the sun.
Up ahead, Adeline spotted a convenience store and immediately veered toward it, grabbing Enzo's wrist and tugging him along.
The second they stepped inside, the cool air-conditioning washed over them, sending a shiver down Enzo's spine. A relaxed smile spread across his face, and he sighed in pure relief.
He leaned his head down and placed a small kiss on the side of Adeline's head. "You just saved me, cupcake," he murmured against her temple. "If I stayed out there for a second longer, I would've passed out."
