Poison's Kiss (Deadly Beauties 2)

"With?" Dice prompts.

"No one. Let's get out of here."

"Gage?" Dice asks, his dark smile spreading larger. "I was wondering why he was hanging around down here. I kept hearing Mr. Powerful was sticking around in Pine Shore instead of out on the road - where he prefers to be. It makes sense now."

"You can't tell Drackus," I quickly counter, hearing the pleading tone in my voice.

"Why is that?" Zee asks, now teaming up with the pushy incubus.

"Because... I'm... Calypso's daughter and everyone remembers how close Drackus was with her."

That'll do.

Zee purses his lips, weighing my explanation and finding it feasible enough to head on to his car without further interrogation.

"Well then, light one, let's find out who's trying to get to you before Drackus turns me into a pin cushion for failing," Dice chirps, a suspicious gaze in his eyes as he slowly walks away.

I have to work on my lying skills. This is starting to give me a headache.

Kane has driven us here in silence, not making any attempt to start a conversation. His hands are shaking more frequently, and I'm starting to worry he's in pain. He refuses to let me help him though, and it's starting to piss me off.

We step out of the car, and I walk up beside him as he gauges the wild party going on inside the small lake house.

"I'm sorry about all of this," I murmur softly, trying to give him an outlet for his anger.

He loves taking out his fury on me, so I can be an emotional punching bag if that's what he needs right now

"It's not your fault, Alyssa. Sierra needs to learn Amy isn't mine to take care of. We're not like her and Deke. She keeps thinking we are, and she's only messing up Amy's head that much more. If anything, she should be the one getting her ass reamed by me. Not the other way around."

My hand slides up his arm, a comforting motion... I think. "I'm sorry you're hurting. You can vent on me. I've grown an extra layer of skin, so take your best shot. I won't tell Dray."

He smiles lightly, and then he shakes his head. "That won't be necessary, but thanks for the offer. I think you've had enough emotional blows to last you a while, especially after losing your friend."

A tear stings my eye, but I suck it back, putting on my best fake strong face. "Let's find this witch and tear her apart."

A dangerous smirk quirks up on his lips, and then his eyes flash blue. "I plan to."

As crazy as it sounds, those glowing blues don't scare me. This bitch deserves to feel his dragon's breath venom. Light witch or not, I won't have mercy on a human who tortured and killed Thad.

We walk in, and I'm quickly joined by Dice who speaks to Kane.

"So, your lycan girls didn't get a read on the scent the girl left behind?"

Kane shakes his head, speaking low enough to escape the ears of the humans amongst the loud music.

"No. She's smart enough to know to use a scent masker. How she knows so much about our world, I don't know. I'm going to head around the back, see if anyone looks familiar. Alyssa, you coming with me or staying with Dice?"

"I'll come with you," I quickly insert, taking his proffered hand.

No way am I staying with the incubus that seems so fascinated by me. But Dice is quick to interject.

"Actually, it wouldn't be wise for the two of you to be seen together. If you split up, you'll be less of a target. Not to mention, it'll give me a chance to see who's watching you, and it'll give you a chance to see who's watching her."

Kane tightens his lips, but he releases my hand. "Touch her, and I'll make it very painful for you. She's dealt with enough lately."

That didn't sound like possessiveness. That sounded distinctly like concern, genuine worry even.

"I won't touch her. I can swear to you Drackus's threat was enough to make me watch my toes. Just keep your eyes open. If she's human, she has a coven. I'm sure they know what she's doing, and if one of them is here, they'll be watching the two of you."