I love you, she whispered before attempting to back away. She didnt get very far.
Damon gave her a dark, possessive look and refused to relinquish his hold on her. When she looked up at him with an adorable pout, his chest rumbled with a deep growl before pressing his lips back to hers one more time. When her fingers brushed against the back of his neck with tantalizing softness, Damon lifted his head and took a shuddering breath.
Keep that up and I will take us to a more private setting to finish what weve started. Damon warned.
Alicias eyes lit up, Please? The roof is always secluded.
Damon smirked, Minx, he muttered before turning her around and ushering her toward the front door with an affectionate slap on the bottom.
He didnt like leaving her alone with Micah but hed be damned if he was taking her anywhere near those horny werewolves at Love Bites. He wanted to strike a deal with them and that wouldnt happen if he was busy killing every wolf who looked sideways at her.
Alicia noticed that Micah had all the lights back on and was busy working when they walked in. Most of the shattered glass had been picked up off the floor and the heavy light fixture had been moved out of the way. A sawhorse was set up on the floor with a long piece of two-by-four propped across it. The loud noise of the electric saw echoed loudly in the acoustic room making Alicia and Damon wince.
Damon let his irritated gaze follow the long line of the power cord to the wall and nonchalantly walked over to the outlet. He couldnt have brother dearest working when he was supposed to be babysitting his little sister. He pulled the plug and the saw went quiet making Micah look up with an annoyed expression.
When Micah saw Alicia standing inside the door, his face broke out into the kind of smile that made Damons eyes narrow.
Hey sis, Micah said and set the saw down. What brings you here again so soon? Did you run away from your husband again?
A clearing throat made him look over and smirk at Damon. I guess that answers my question.
Damon growled making Micah and Alicia laugh softly.
Calm down big man, Micah said. Since youre part of the family, its mandatory you get teased by everyone at least once a day.
Alicia stepped out on the main floor, taking a good look around. Youve gotten a lot done since I was here last night.
Micah shrugged, Nothing better to do. Quinn and Warren are doing their thing over at Moon Dance and left this place to me.
What can I do to help out? Alicia asked.
You two are offering to help out? Micah answered her with a question of his own.
She is, Damon corrected. Im leaving her here with you while I go take care of something that needs my immediate attention.
Alicia raised an eyebrow having thought Damon was staying here with her. Her eyes narrowed realizing hed had an alternate agenda all along. I thought we were going to stop keeping secrets, Alicia accused.
Damon smiled softly at her and tapped her lightly on the chin. Its a surprise, he said. I cant very well surprise my new wife if I dont have a secret or two now can I?
Alicia crossed her arms over her chest. What are you up to? she demanded and then gasped when Damon was suddenly behind her pulling her back against him in a tight embrace before dipping his lips to brush the shell of her ear.
Youll find out soon enough. Now, do you want to stay here or go back to our bed? the corners of Damons lips lifted in a satisfied smile when Alicia melted backwards against him and he caught the scent of her arousal spike.
Micah refrained from rolling his eyes and turning away from them. He knew they were mates but the instinct to rip Damon away from her was a slow learner.
Ill stay, Alicia whispered and tried to pull away from him but Damon kept her caged in arms of steel for a moment longer. Liking the feel, she wrapped her arms around his as if to keep him there.
I am leaving her in your care. Damon stated looking directly at Micah letting him see firsthand to whom it was she truly belonged. Protect her until I get back. Reaching for Alicias chin, he turned her face so he could place a scalding kiss there before exiting the club so fast that all they saw was the doors open and close.
Once Micah was sure Damon was gone he slammed his fist down on the bar. Protect her until I get back, he mimicked in a hostile voice. Youd think Ive never had to protect anyone before.
Speaking of which, Alicia said, the blush Damon had caused now gone from her face. I have a very big bone to pick with you dear brother. All those times you came to the boarding school to visit while I was growing up, you said you were teaching me how to fight.
Micah froze and resisted the urge to take a step back.
You were only pretending, werent you? she demanded.
Well, Micah said with an expression of defeat. I never thought you would need to learn that kind of thing. I only let you believe I was teaching you to fight but in truth it was just supposed to be fun.
Youre going to start teaching me to fight right now, Alicia said with authority.
Micahs eyebrows shot up into his bangs. Say what?
You heard me. Alicia growled wanting to be just as tough as the guys. Youre going to teach me the right way or Im turning around, walking right out this door, and explaining to Damon that you couldnt keep a good enough eye on me.
You wouldnt, Micah whispered.
Alicia smirked knowing shed just won her way, Watch me!
Micah sighed and ran a hand through his hair. Okay, okay, Ill teach you how to fight.
Alicia hopped around in a circle, Yay!
Micah rubbed his hand over his eyes trying to erase the fact that she was being the little sister hed never wanted to have a reason to get into a fight. She was so cute when she acted every bit of five years old. This was why hed never really taught her to fight how was he supposed to spar with something so cute?
Okay, but drop the ballerina act or Ill never be able to do this, Micah instructed. The first thing you have to realize is that if youre going to fight someone, then you cant be happy about it.
I must be angry at the target, Alicia grumbled. I got it.
And the second thing is always keep your eye on the enemy.
Alicia blinked and he was gone wonderful!
Chapter 6
Michael walked slowly through the big house that had suddenly become very empty since Kane went MIA. His only company now was Scrappy, who always came and went as he pleased. The little fur ball was currently following him around the house waiting for Michael to sit down somewhere.
When Michael finally took a seat on the sofa, Scrappy wasted no time in hopping up on his lap.
So, what do you think, Dust Bunny? Michael asked feeling more alone than he had in years.
Scrappy looked up at him with such an adorable expression that Michael couldnt help but laugh. He was missing Damon as well though he had to admit that he was missing Alicia just a little bit more than his brother.
Unable to take the silence of the house, Michael stood up and went to get his trench coat. Scrappy followed after him again, hopping up and down around Michaels feet like a pogo stick. When Michael opened the door, Scrappy ran out ahead of him to the end of the walkway and waited by the street.