Hi Trevor, Alicia said coming up behind Nick. She hadn't seen Micah in the last couple days due to her and Damon breaking in their new home at Love Bites. Michael and Syn were supposed to be living there too but so far they hadn't moved in. Is Micah behaving himself at work?
Trevor smirked, If you dont count the paper airplane battles, using the window as a garbage can to hit unsuspecting pedestrians walking by, and having to restrain him from spraying silly string all over Tasukis car yeah, hes doing good.
Alicia grinned, Yeah, he told me about the new guy joining him and Titus, and from what Micah says, Tasuki seems pretty cool.
Damon growled from behind her and she promptly turned around to smack him on the arm. You stop that right now, Alicia announced then turned to Nick, Speaking of crazy vampires, Ive got something for you. She waved him away from the others not wanting anyone to see the gift she had for him.
Nick frowned when Alicia slipped something into his hand. Whats this? he asked curiously as he stared down at the necklace curled in his palm.
That is a charm I made to protect myself from falling under a vampires thrall, Alicia whispered then smirked wickedly over her shoulder at Damon. I switched the gold chain I was wearing with black leather so it would look good on you. Dont tell anyone you have it. If you wear it the day of the party, then Michael wont be able to trick you into dressing up like a girl.
Nick had a smile plastered to his face, Awesome! And who says Im waiting until Halloween to wear it? He quickly put the necklace on feeling safer for it. He ignored Damon who had started growling again and tucked the necklace inside his shirt to hide it. I really owe you one for this.
Damon drug Alicia back toward Envy before Nick decided to give her a hug too. He didnt think shed like it very much if he strangled the jaguar with her gift. He knew Nick didnt remember but the image of Nick all over Alicia in Michaels living room was still too fresh in his mind.
Alicia frowned when several overhead light bulbs brightened then shattered. She looked up at the back of Damons head when Warren yelled from the rafters something about there being a short somewhere in the wires. She hid her soft smile as she wrapped her arms around Damon in an attempt to save a lot of extra work on the club.
What are you dressing up as? Chad asked Nick when they rejoined the group.
Im going to be the twenty-first century version of Billy the Kid, Nick answered with a straight face.
In Laymans terms, Alicia droned, Hes going as himself.
Everyone chuckled when Nick shrugged and went to help Quinn and Kat behind the bar. Alicia suddenly gasped and rushed off toward the back of the club with a predatory looking Damon following close behind her.
What do you suppose thats about? Chad asked with an arched eyebrow.
What do you think? Devon smirked.
Trevor glanced over at Envy and frowned when he noticed she suddenly looked a bit pale.
You okay Envy? he asked softly.
Envy raised her chin with a bright smile and lied, Sure, Im great
Trevor moved to catch her the second her eyes closed.
Envy, Chad also reached for her and kept hold while Trevor lowered her to the floor. What the hell just happened?
Devon had moved at the same time Trevor did but Trevor had been closer when Envy fell. He kneeled down beside Chad and cupped Envys cheek.
Envy, Devon whispered while stroking his thumb across her skin. Come on baby, open your eyes.
Has she been getting enough sleep? Chad asked accusingly.
Envy squeezed her eyes shut as sound drifted back towards her and moaned before slowly blinking them open. She frowned when all three men sighed collectively in relief.
Why are all of you looking at me like that? Envy asked and looked around in confusion. Did I fall?
You fainted, Chad explained suddenly getting a little payback from all the worry shed been doing over him. Are you okay?
Envy gripped his hand and slowly stood up, Yeah, it must be all the excitement going on. Ive been having so much fun that I might have forgotten to eat or something.
Trevor shook his head hearing the lie in her voice, Im not buying that. He took out his cell phone and quickly dialed a number. The phone rang a few times before the familiar and welcoming voice answered it.
Hello,
Trevor smiled, Hi Mrs. Tully, its Trevor.
Trevor dear, how are you? Mrs. Tully asked.
Im doing all right but I need a really huge favor. He watched as Chad and Devon helped Envy sit down on one of the softer seats around the low tables.
Mrs. Tully smiled, If I can, Ill be more than happy to help.
Im over at Moon Dance and Envy just passed out. She seems fine now but something doesnt feel right. Can you spare a few minutes to come and take a look at her? Trevor asked.
Of course I can, Mrs. Tully said. Give me about twenty minutes to get my bag and drive there.
Trevor smiled, Okay, well see you soon.
Good call, Devon said shocking everyone else.
*****
Jason lay on the thick mattress in that place between sleep and awake just down the hall from where Tiara and Zachary were making love again. Even in his semiconscious state he could hear them feel her ecstasy like a caress on his own heated skin. He pressed the back of his head into the pillow when that ecstasy heightened unaware that the ring on his hand had started glowing.
Jasons expression darkened and he suddenly found himself standing at the foot of Tiara and Zacharys bed watching what he had only felt moments ago. He almost sighed in relief when he realized he was dreaming. When they didnt notice him standing there, Jason moved around the bed so he could see Tiaras face. His eyes widened at the way she looked and tried to turn his head but couldnt.
His gaze landed on Zachary, watching his body move above Tiaras and he took a step back. For just a brief moment Zachary had transformed into him before reverting back teasing him with what he could have.
Jason suddenly felt something in his hand and looked down at the dagger fisted in his fingers. The handle was cool against his heated skin and the edge seemed to glimmer at him tempting him to use it.
Tiaras voice rang out calling Zacharys name and Jason watched, detached and horrified as he raised his arm and plunged the knife directly into Zacharys spine. Tiaras screams of pleasure turned to terror it was a soothing sound to Jasons ears. He looked down at the bed with blood pouring from the wound in Zacharys back and soaking the mattress.
Jason suddenly regained control of his body and tore himself from the dream with such force he sat straight up in bed. It was only by force of will that he refrained from crying out at such a horrific scene. Tiaras ecstasy once again filled him and he fisted his hands in his hair, fighting the tears that burned his eyes. Unable to withstand the emotional turmoil, he climbed out of bed and rushed out the front door feeling like a traitor.
It didnt matter to him if it was a dream or not dreams were an extension of the hearts desires and Jasons wanted Tiara.
*****
Nighthawk stood beside the same distant tree hed haunted off and on since Tiaras first night at the cabin. He knew there was an empty room set aside for him next to Tiaras but the closer he got to her while she and Zachary were alone, the more emotions he would feel. Not just any emotion it was mostly the hunger coming at him in waves.