Michael looked down at his hands and sighed. How he wished Syn was here to answer his new questions. Syn was awake now, but as long as he could remember, Syn never stayed in one place always just passing through. Hed asked Syn once what he was searching for, but Syn had only smiled with that distant look in his eyes and answered, Some secrets are meant to be kept.
Perhaps he would find out soon enough for now he would go home and rest. Healing the cougar had been taxing on him and he needed to rest and regain his strength. Looking back at Micah, Michael decided he had one more thing to do to cover his tracks and reunite the siblings.
Placing a hand on Micahs cheek, he whispered his name, compelling the cougar to wake up enough to listen to his words. When Micahs eyelashes fluttered, Michael told him the information that would keep Alicia's whereabouts secret until he could come for her.
*****
Trevor stopped the car in front of Moon Dance before slamming it into park. Seeing Envy injured had taken ten years off his life or a least thats the way it felt. Her being shot like that only confirmed the fact that hed done the right thing by keeping her from knowing the truth about the paranormal world and his involvement with it for so long. By keeping his secrets, hed kept her out of the danger zone.
Home sweet home, he grumbled without looking at them. Getting out from behind the wheel, Trevor walked around the car to open the door for Envy but Devon beat him to it.
Devon gave Trevor the evil eye as the other man followed them inside but didnt say anything. Devon hated the fact that he owed Trevor for saving Envy but hated it more that it was Trevor he owed the favor to.
You dont need to come in with us, Envy offered, trying to diffuse the tense air around the two men. She even gave Trevor a small smile and a nod to let him know she wasnt just being mean, but really appreciated his help.
Trevors eyes softened when he locked gazes with Envy. Id feel better if I knew you were being taken care of.
Envy inwardly cringed totally wrong thing to say.
Are you saying that I cant take care of Envy? Devon stopped and demanded as they reached the stairs that led up to the living quarters.
Not in so many words, Trevor said as he followed Envy up the stairs.
Devons eyes widened and he raced up behind Trevor and pushed him harshly against the wall. Then explain it to me Care Bear.
Trevor shrugged against the wall, Sure thing Thunder Cat you suck!
Go to hell! Devon growled loudly.
I feel a flashback from Saturday morning cartoons coming on, Envy muttered and rubbed her forehead. How about you two stop spraying testosterone all over the place and play nice for a change? Ive got a major headache, my arm hurts like hell, and the last thing I need is for you two to start fighting over who the better man is. She looked at Trevor, Either shut up or go home, right now I dont care which.
Devon smirked until Envy turned her glare on him. And you I have the right to deny you kitty cat. Keep it up and youll be reduced to yowling from the alley fence.
Tabatha had been waiting to hear something for a while when she heard Devon tell Trevor to go to hell. She opened the door just in time to see Envy tell both of them off and couldnt help but giggle. At least she wasnt alone anymore.
Are the boys misbehaving again? Tabatha asked.
You have no idea, Envy grumbled as she walked into Warrens office with the now-silent Trevor and Devon behind her.
Envy slipped the jacket off of her shoulders and Tabathas eyes widened at the blood-soaked bandage around Envys arm. She started to have a flashback of her and Envy being held hostage by Raven and his gang of bloodsuckers, but forcibly pushed the vision back into her mental lock box.
Will one of you guys get the first aid kit? Tabatha asked while looking Envy over to make sure her shoulder was the only injury.
Ill get it, Devon answered and walked into Warrens connecting bathroom.
What happened? Tabatha demanded when she unwrapped the bandage and saw where a bullet had grazed her friends arm.
Got shot at, growled at, nearly clawed, and barely outran an explosion, Envy said with a grin but the grin disappeared when she noticed the look on her friends face. Im okay, I promise, she quickly added.
Ignoring Envy, Tabatha glared up at Devon when he came back into the room. Where the hell were you when Envy got shot? She couldnt help it. This is my best friend and youre supposed to be taking care of her!
Trevor laughed inwardly, glad someone besides him was finally giving Devon a much-needed ass chewing.
Fighting for our lives, Devon said in his defense. I couldnt get to her but Winnie the Pooh over here got her out.
That was after Hello Kitty let her get separated from him, Trevor finished trying not to crack a grin at the thought of Devon still thinking he was a werebear if Devon only knew the truth about what he really was. The urge to grin went away when his gaze returned to Envy. If Devon knew the truth, then Envy would know and he was tired of getting caught in his lies by her.
Tabatha and Envy gave each other a resigned look and Envy mouthed the word help knowing Tabby would understand.
Hey Trevor, can you give me a ride home? Tabatha asked trying get Trevor out of the room before Devon bit his head off... or Envy truly went off on the two of them.
Trevor sighed and shoved his hands in his pockets. Sure, let me go down and get the car started.
Once Trevor had sullenly left, Envy gave Tabby a look of relief. Thank you!
Tabatha smirked, Dont thank me because now you both owe me one.
Ill give you everything I own! Devon exclaimed with a grin.
Does that include Envy? Tabatha asked, her eyes twinkling.
Not a chance, Devon answered giving her a wink.
Tabatha made a disappointed face, Well, that just takes the fun out of all of it.
Envy giggled as Tabatha pranced out of the room, mock-slamming the door on her way.
Chapter 2
Put me down you bloodsucking lunatic! Alicia yelled while clawing at Damons back from where hed thrown her over his shoulder. The moment shed realized they werent headed toward Night Light she had wanted him to stop obviously wanting and getting were two different things. I want to go see Micah!
Michael told me to bring you back here and this is where you will stay, Damon ordered as he calmly walked into Alicias room. He tossed her down onto the bed and winced when her nails left long welts on his back. Growling he added, I dont think your boyfriend will be overly disappointed if youre a little late to his bed side.
Alicia huffed and tried to scoot off the bed but Damon was immediately leaning over her with a palm firmly planted on each side of her shoulders.
Damon glared down at her, trying one more time to put her under his compulsion spell, Damn it, I said stay!
Im not a dog, Im a cat you... Alicias mind went blank for a second as she stared up at him, watching the way his hair dangled down around that perfect face. She felt something in the pit of her stomach awaken with longing. Lowering her gaze to his lips, she used the only thing she could think of to get her mind off kissing him aggression.