Page 82 of Feral
“On it, boss,” Rhett says, saluting me.
The hours pass and I try to keep myself busy, but my mind is stuck on Yannis and Dimi. I’ve texted him several times to ensure he’s safe and offered to pick them up, but Yannis told me Thorn will bring them by, and he would never let anything happen to them.
When it’s finally seven, I’m out of my seat and heading to the front door. Rhett and Hemsley are in their usual spots, while Jade is setting up the donor room. Willow is helping Tiago wipe the tables down.
The door opens and Sebastian, the siren, enters, pausing in a dramatic pose, like he’s giving us a moment to take in his androgynous beauty. He’s wearing a black sequined bodysuit that hugs his figure, and silver boots. His long hair hangs in waves around his face, but his bright green eyes are focused solely on Rhett.
“The party just arrived,” Sebastian says, drawing Rhett’s attention.
The two men exchange glances. Sebastian looks ready to pounce, but I can sense Rhett’s guard up from where I stand.
“Don’t you boys look so handsome tonight,” Sebastian says, cooing at Rhett. “Delicious.”
“Hi, Sebastian,” Rhett says, his tone flat and cautious. “Working tonight, huh?”
“Where else would I be? Lair is the hottest place in town.” He takes a step toward Rhett while Hemsley and I watch the interaction with amusement. “I have a feeling there’s going to be some excitement tonight. I wouldn’t want to miss it.”
“What kind of excitement?” I ask.
Sebastian turns to me, blinking long eyelashes. “I’m not sure. I just felt particularly drawn here tonight.”
“Hopefully it’s the good kind.”
“Do we have concerns?”
Rhett nods. “Yeah. I’ll fill you in.”
“Perfect.”
I move past them and stand outside, scanning the area for my love. I hear them before I see them thanks to Thorn’s erratic driving. He tears through the gates, spinning into a parking spot. Yannis steps out of the car, but when Dimi appears, he looks a little pale.
Yannis grins as he comes towards me, and my heart flutters. Gods, he’s beautiful, and he’s mine. I waited centuries to feel this good.
Just as he reaches me, another car barrels through the gates and shots ring out. On instinct, I wrap my arms around Yannis and twist him around.
“Dimi!” Yannis shouts.
“Got him,” Thorn yells back, throwing himself on top of the younger man.
Bullets riddle my back like sharp darts piercing my skin. With every hit, my beast rises, tearing through me like a tornado until I’m snarling. Tiago runs past me, grabbing the bumper of the car before it can take off, and Rhett and Hemsley have Yannis and Dimi safely in their clutches as I get back on my feet, rising to my full height.
I’m seeing red as I stalk towards the car. Thorn gets there first, tearing the passenger door from its hinges while I circle around and tackle the driver trying to make a run for it.
“Which one of you fuckers is Johnny?” I demand.
The back door opens and a man crawls out, trying to sneak away, but my senses are so heightened I could hear a pebble roll right now.
I snap the neck of the man in my clutches, dropping his body to the ground and turning to hunt the man running across the lot. I reach him easily, body-slamming him to the ground.
This has to be Johnny. He’s wearing a deep purple suit and has an arrogant air about him. I tilt my head, holding his gaze. The man trembles beneath me, staring back with terrified eyes and shallow breaths.
“Pleasure to meet you, Johnny. I wish you’d told me you were coming. We could have invited you in.”
His lips move, but no words come out.
“Aww, have I frightened you?” I grip his chin. “You picked a fight with the wrong group, Johnny. You’re realizing that now, aren’t you?”
“Wha-what are you?”