"Doubtful. We might as well tend to the problem since I'm already ready."
He pulls me to his body to let me feel his desire trying to burst free from his pants. His mischievousness is emphasized by his dancing eyebrows as he gives me a wink.
Pulling back from the too-close proximity, I let a laugh free. I feel a strong hand on my waist, and I lean into the dark user pulling me from behind as he stares down the changer trying to seduce me.
"Time to go. I've got what we came for."
Thad keeps a wry grin as he stares at Gage.
"So this is the dark user who has been stalking you?" Thad asks, his grin confusing me.
How does he know he's a dark user?
"Yeah," I murmur, confused.
Gage and Thad are locked in an intense staring competition. The pissing match isn't far from being underway, so I decide to break the awkward tension strangling me.
"Thad, this is Gage. He's been keeping an eye on me."
Thad cocks his brow, his grin growing. "Sounds like a much better job than the one I had. Care to trade?" he asks.
"This isn't the time or place for your games. You should know better than to be messing with her," Gage growls, seeming far too protective all of the sudden.
"Says the guy who's been living in her house. IfDaddyfinds out, he'll have your balls in a vice."
They seem to be sharing some silent conversation. It's becoming increasingly apparent they know each other already. Gage breaks the eye contact as he starts pulling me toward the door and away from my changer friend.
"Did he mess with you?" he asks in a register just below a whisper.
"Who? Thad?"
"No, I know he messed with you," he grumbles while rolling his eyes. "His whole aura makes me feel dirty. I'm talking about Ka-"
Before the words escape, Zee is blocking our path.
"Can I talk to you for a second? Alone?"
Thad steps out from behind me to answer before I can. "I don't think so. I know you don't realize who she is, but I've been sent by two people that care about her. I'm expected to keep her safe, and I'll be damned if you sink your teeth into her."
Zee rolls his eyes, obviously not impressed with Thad in the least. If he had seen what I had when Thad tore a night stalker apart under the full moon, he wouldn't be so quick to dismiss him as a threat.
"You can stay close by. I just need to speak with Alyssa about a private matter. I can assure you I'm the safest one out of this bunch to be in her company."
Obviously he just took a stab at both Gage and Thad. Their auras both gleam with anger in response.
"I can taste the desire for the bite in you," Thad murmurs, keeping his voice quiet.
"True. I'm a biter, and I have the urge to get it sated, but I wouldn't do that with Alyssa. Kane would make me regret it even if I did want to."
Yeah right.
"Just stay close. I'll be right back," I huff out over my shoulder, ignoring both of their scolding eyes.
It's really not like they're the safest company for a light witch to keep, so I'm not sure I get their adamant objections.
Gage finally strains out his begrudged approval, as if I need it. "Fine, but call-"
"Yeah, yeah. I'll scream your name."
