Alicia nodded and handed him the duffle bag, Yeah, I even packed a brush and a little bit of makeup for her just in case.
Titus smiled, Im sure anything at this point will be appreciated. I put her in the only cell we have that has a built in shower. Shes not a prisoner, but when we rescued her she was showing signs of being feral so we had to tranquilize her. he said skipping the speech about her being in heat. Hopefully, finding this stuff when she wakes up will calm her down. Let me take this back to her and then well get started.
The muscles in Damons jaw jumped as he gritted his teeth. He looked down at the top of Alicias head wondering just what Titus had meant by well get started.
Alicia bit her lip remembering shed never told Damon about the other reason shed agreed to come. Wanting to stall Titus she quickly asked, Can I see her?
Titus shrugged, I dont see why not.
He led Alicia and her imposing mate through the doorway leading back to the holding cells. When they approached the cell, Titus quickly took out the keys and unlocked the door. Placing the bag on the floor next to the bed, he carefully backed out.
Shes lovely, Alicia whispered feeling sorry for her. It looks like shes been in her wolf form for weeks thats dangerous isnt it?
Yeah, Im hoping shell feel safe enough to shift back when she awakens, Titus said.
Shes barely out of her teenage years. Damon observed slipping his arm around Alicia when he felt her sadness.
Boris guessed around twenty, Titus responded.
Poor girl, Alicia said under her breath and was suddenly looking forward to putting that man under her thrall. If he was responsible for this her eyes narrowed a fraction trying to think of a punishment to fit the crime.
Micah timed it perfectly and came out of the observation room just as they arrived near it. He even let his eyes widen with surprise as if he hadn't known shed showed up several minutes ago.
Theres my elusive sister, he said playfully and was rewarded with a tight hug. She hurriedly released him much to Micahs disappointment but he figured Damon would get jealous if they held on to each other too long.
How are you? Micah asked while brushing her blonde bangs out of her eyes.
Doing good, Alicia answered then gave Damon a sly look hoping to put him in a better mood before they dropped the f-bomb by blurting out the other reason shed come to the station. Sorry about the disappearing act but my mate tends to keep me a willing prisoner for days on end.
Damon smirked at Alicias choice of words then looked over Micahs shoulder when he noticed another man come out of the same room Micah had been in. A slight frown crossed his features at the mans strange aura. While he couldnt read souls like the Fallen, he could usually see the aura around people if he tried. He didnt have to strain to see this guys aura he was glowing a florescent blue from the inside.
This is Tasuki, one of our human detectives, Micah introduced. Trevor accidentally found out Tasuki here knew about the existence of the paranormal, so he got stuck with us.
Human? Damon smirked at their ignorance. That man was so much more than mere human.
You must be Alicia, Tasuki said with a disarming smile and then extended his hand toward Damon after hearing about Damons temperament from Micahs rants. Its a pleasure to meet both of you.
Damon stared at the hand for a moment and finally took it. This man was no threat to Alicia so he would let him pass.
So wheres the werewolf you want me to enthrall? Alicia asked. I take it hes one of the SOBs who kidnapped the girl?
Damon again looked down at the top of his mates head and glared. You said nothing about putting a werewolf under your thrall.
You didnt exactly give me a chance, Alicia accused. And you owe me by the way.
I didnt accept the bet, Damon said with a devious smirk.
Thats too bad, Alicia said sympathetically and almost laughed when she saw Damons eyes narrow on her. She returned her attention to the matter at hand before Damon thought of a way to stop her. Ill have this creep singing like a jailbird if youll just lead the way.
Tasuki moved aside and gestured toward the observation room. Your target is right in there.
Alicia stepped into the small room with Damon and Micah right behind her.
Tasuki sent a knowing grin toward Titus at their protective behavior before joining them inside the room.
Titus merely smirked and shook his head. Those two would probably never change but at least it was entertaining to watch.
The five of them looked through the two way mirror at the werewolf in the interrogation room on the other side of the glass. The damned idiot was still trying to fight his way out of that chair. Both of his wrists were in the titanium restraints and his ankles were manacled to the chair legs. At the moment, he had loosened the chair from its floor bolts and was now rocking back and forth trying to tip the chair over.
Five bucks says hell fall over and hit his head, Tasuki said out of the blue.
Damon smirked at the humans attempt at humor.
Ten bucks says hell just fall over and try kicking his way toward the door, Micah challenged and the two men settled in to watch.
Damons smirk widened and he decided to help out a little. When the wolf tipped his chair again, it fell over and the man hit his head on the floor hard enough to knock himself out.
Tasuki snorted and held out his hand for the money Micah now owed him.
Yeah, yeah, you got lucky rookie, Micah said good naturally as he flipped his wallet open and plucked a ten.
Nice doing business with you, Tasuki said and pocketed the bill. Want to bet on how long he stays out?
Alicia had been calmly watching the werewolf. She thought shed at least be a little nervous but amazingly the emotion never came. Feeling brave, she took a deep breath knowing Damon wasnt going to like what she had to say.
Let me have a few minutes alone with him, Alicia said.
I dont think so, Damon growled not at all amused.
Alicia pouted up at him, How do you expect me to learn anything if youre always there to help me?
Ill always be there to help you, Damon corrected.
Oh really, Alicia put her hands on her hips deciding that batting her eyelashes wasnt going to get her what she wanted so she again tried the truth. What if we somehow become separated and Im left to face something dangerous alone?
You will not go into that room by yourself, Damon insisted and crossed his arms over his chest.
You know, it would be nice to be trusted enough to do something on my own for once instead of having a damn nursemaid. She turned her back on him. Youre worse than my brothers.
Damon narrowed his eyes at Alicias back while Micah looked at her with a hurt expression.
Couldnt you go in with her and let her at least try it alone before you attempt to help? Micah asked, for once trying to make peace with Damon.
Alicia looked over her shoulder at Damon liking Micahs compromise.
We really need every ounce of information we can get from him. I know for a fact that the girls we rescued tonight arent the only girls needing our help, Titus offered as an incentive. This guy might know where more are hidden.