Page 38 of Locked Souls
Otto tries to keep things from me and Chastity, but we aren't dumb. Plus, all she needs to do is get on her knees and Jonas starts singing like a bird.
We know all about them taking over the new Adams initiation, while Jacob goes to meet some people at a cabin somewhere.
I don't know the specifics, but it doesn't matter. As long as they are careful and safe, and come back home to us, it'll be okay.
“Hey, where are you off to?” Levi asks me as I'm slipping on my shoes.
“I need to get out of here. Is there any chance you could call one of the Society grunts and have them be my bodyguard?”
“Tempest, I know things are getting crowded in here, but Jacob mentioned that we’re all moving back to the Academy. You will have some time then for yourself. You can go to the shops by the Academy.”
He moves closer to me and pulls me into his arms. “I can't let you go. If something were to happen, my wife would not only have me by the balls, but she would die.”
“Please. I won't be gone long. Just like an hour tops. I need to get out of this love, hormones, sex infested house. I am the only one not having sex here, besides Snake, and Chas would kill me if I fucked her dad.”
Levi snorts and pushes me away, only to bop me on the nose. Batting him, he sighs.
“I will ask Jacob, and whatever he says is law,” he grumbles before leaving me.
I finish zipping up my ankle booties and grab my jacket. Rome is still napping, and I know someone here will babysit for me.
“So what is this I hear about you being in some den of sin?” Otto jokes, walking into the kitchen, looking freshly fucked and too hot for my hormones.
“I know in the beginning I didn't want to date, and I was fine with being single, but I'm starting to want to move on, and…”
Sighing, he pulls me into a hug and kisses my head. “I know, Tempest, and I know I need to let you go, but I can't lose you,” he mumbles, and I squeeze him back harder.
I don't know what's changed between us, but I've been getting the feeling recently that Otto may not be one hundred percent gay.
“So, did the Lord of the castle say I could leave for a few hours?”
A snort from behind has me jumping away from Otto and looking at my feet.
“Yes. I’ve already asked a few of the guys to accompany you. Last time we spotted Isabella, she was in New York, so you should be fine,” Jacob says with a laugh.
“Thank you,” I mumble, then grab my purse and give Jacob a quick hug goodbye.
The moment the fresh air hits me, I take in a deep breath and curse my heart and body. Otto is taken, and Jacob is amazing. I really need to get laid and let my crushes die.
“Miss Tempest, we really need to be getting back,” Liam says and I sigh. I know that I'm pushing it, and Rome probably misses me, but I'm not ready to go home.
“Just one more store, please.” I grip Liam's arm and bat my eyelashes at him. He licks his lip, and once again, I can't get over how blue his eyes are.
Damn, he's fine, but sadly, he's taken. All the pretty ones are, or they’re gay. Such is my life.
Nodding, I give him a smile and drag him into a lingerie store. Chastity's still breastfeeding, but pretty soon she's going to want to flaunt her new cup size.
“Ma'am, maybe I should wait outside,” Liam mumbles as his ears turn red. Ugh, he's so adorable.
“I won't be long.” Walking inside, I'm immediately greeted by salespeople, and I know they are just trying to make a commission, but I feel crowded.
“Just let us know if you need anything.” I nod and begin perusing the nightgowns, taking in all the silk and pretty colors.
Grabbing a few for Chastity, and one for myself, I walk towards the back where the clearance section is.
Someone grabs my arm and covers my mouth before I can scream. I drop the clothes and thrash, but it's useless. A prick to the skin of my neck has my body becoming weak and my eyelids heavy.
“We've been waiting for you, Tempest,” a man whispers as everything goes dark.