Hunting His Vampire Mate (Blood Bonded Mates #4)

"Hunting His Vampire Mate" is the fourth book in Jay Castle's Blood Bonded Mates series.

["DANNY
I’ve been hunting monsters for as long as I can remember, and for the last five years, Michael’s been by my side. He’s not just my partner—he’s my best friend. Things were simple. Then, four months ago, I thought we were both about to die. And I blurted out something I hadn’t even admitted to I’m in love with him.
I always thought I was straight but there’s no denying that Michael is my person. He always has been.
Except he doesn’t feel the same. Worse, now it seems like he’s planning to quit hunting. And every moment I have left with him is a reminder that he’s about to walk out of my world for good.

MICHAEL
Five years ago, vampires took everything from me. The only thing that’s kept me together since then is Danny. He’s my home, even if he doesn’t know it. I’d do anything for him. But I can’t allow myself to love him. Not like he wants.
The last time I let someone in, I lost everything. Maybe I’m the bad guy for pretending like nothing’s changed between us, but Danny’s confession is the one thing I can’t deal with. I can’t let myself be weak again. I won’t.
But every day that passes, I see the hurt in his eyes and it’s getting worse. And I know that if I don’t figure this out soon, I’m going to lose him for good."]

I'll be honest. I wasn't sure about this couple. Yes, they both had redemption arcs in the previous book, but I wasn't sure I liked them. And then, in the first few chapters of this book, they just...didn't communicate (on. purpose.). about their feelings, about the Danny's confession, about their future. It was torture for both of them for no reason. 

HOWEVER, when they eventually talked...after shit hit the fan...it was adorable as hell. And confusing. OF COURSE, these two broke the mold and created their own path. It's very them of them. 

ANNND Thierry's book is next!!!! :D I'm far too excited for the snark (and the enemies-to-lovers (and the snark)).

Trigger Warnings: violence (though, never ((ever)) against an intimate partner), depictions of death (both on page and mentions), on-page displays of grief, a flashback scene involving a scary clown (yes, I’m including this as a possible trigger—those of you with clown phobia: you’re welcome. Also, clowns are terrifying).

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