I turn back around, trying to find Gage now.
"I thought about swinging by your place later. How about I hit you up in about an hour?" he says while glancing down at his watch.
"You know where I live?" I ask, my voice louder than I intended. "Hell no. I've got a roommate that will kick your ass if you even think-"
His lips are on mine as he forces me to the wall behind us. I squeal and fight against him, but it's pointless. After all the threats Kane has made... He's just going to watch as this guy tries to haul me out caveman style.
Before I know it, Heath is being ripped off me and tossed over the railing to land five feet below. He grunts as the wind is knocked out of him, and a familiar face is awaiting my breath of relief as Thad comes into view.
"I knew I shouldn't leave you alone for too long. Too many pervy assholes around here."
I laugh as I launch myself into his arms and he holds me to him as he kisses the top of my head, making me feel so much better now that I have two people here.
"Easy, pretty girl. You'll mess up all that lovely makeup, and now that I'm here, the fun's just getting started."
I laugh again and look down to see Heath is already gone. Kane is missing as well, and I start to worry what might be going on. I banish the thought. Kane can do whatever low-level thing he wants and I can't touch him without risking my own hide with the council.
"I'm glad you showed up when you did."
He smiles as he pulls my hand in his, and I laugh as he adjusts his pants.
"Didn't realize the dirty trickster was your first," he grumbles.
My laughter instantly ceases as my face floods crimson. What the hell? Does everyone know?
"I really hate this flashing neon sign that is apparently beaming from me."
A devious smile covers his face, warning me I'm about to become more embarrassed.
"I can fix that for you. One night with me, and you'll forget his name."
I laugh ridiculously hard, but I don't fight the sweet kiss he places on my lips. He does taste good, but he's not really my type. I do love the attention right now though. Not to mention, his presence and touch might deter the other fools from rushing in.
"See, I'm good at a lot of things," he says while pulling back.
I roll my eyes at the cocky changer, but I'm happy to lean into him.
"You're the only one who gets away with that, you know."
"I know. That's why you should consider the possibility of pushing the boundaries. That kiss could turn into-"
"Don't push your luck," I mutter in interruption, grinning.
He lets a laugh free, and then Kane returns to join the party once again. A faint smear of blood taints the hem of his shirt, and I notice it immediately. I don't know if I buy Amy's packaged blood story or not, but I hope it's true. I'd rather not feel like I gave someone my most coveted possession while they were in between kills.
He passes us by just as a flock of guys stumble over themselves to gawk at me. Thad pulls me into his arms and starts moving to the music.
"Dance. It'll take the edge off."
One thing can be said about the sandy-blond changer, he knows how to make me feel a little better. His positive energy is contagious, but I have to keep in mind he's dark despite his light appearance.
He's sexy, there's no mistaking that. His hard body makes for a delicious treat for my eyes, but his blond hair is misleading. Most all dark ones have dark hair, but changers are different. They can have any shade of hair, just as lycans and a few others.
I fall into the trap and start dancing, doing my best to ignore the sick whispers of the fantasizing men.
"I've never seen so many men so jealous of me. Damn, I feel good."
I let a laugh out, and then I shake my head. "I'm hoping it'll fade without having to resort to drastic measures."
