Page 29 of Cryptic Dreams
I may be a bundle of nerves thanks to the formal investigation, but knowing that I got a few high ranking members addicted to smack and god knows what else, that has my joy outweighing the fear.
“Too bad,” I tisk. “It really is such a shame that happened, and while I wish I could help, I just simply can’t remember anything beyond having my penis and testicles licked and sucked by a human male and female.”
“Wraith!” My mother gasps from her place now completely flat on the floor. “Language.”
I roll my eyes but zip my lips.
If I’d have said dick, knob, cock, tallywacker, or even pork sword, she wouldn’t have batted an eye. And she probably would have giggled if I’d have referred to my nuts as such. Or marbles. That one always makes her laugh, and I’m inclined to believe it’s because it makes her think of my father’s junk.
Not thatIthink of my father’s junk, or have ever even seen it, but pretending my mother thinks my father’s jewels are unimpressive gives me a little more joy. If only because I’m convinced the coward doesn’t have any balls at all, and sure as fuck wouldn’t know what to do with them if he did.
“Well, son.” Father knocks back the rest of his drink then gets to his feet and begins collecting my mother. “If you think of anything, anything at all that may help with the investigation, please contact us immediately.”
“Will do.” I nod, and watch him toss her around like a rag doll.
“And watch your back, boy,” he says with a grin. “Can never be too careful these days. Seems someone has painted a target on our coven, and I’d hate to see something happen to myonly sonbecause of it.”
Straight ice shoots down my spine and into my veins with that threat, but I just play it cool, get to my feet and show my parents out.
Then I lock the door, take my stairs two at a time and dive into bed where I left my phone.
I know you’re pissed at me but I just had a most unwelcome visit from you know who.
Really need to meet for a drink.
ORION: Now isn’t really a good time.
What? Why?
This is important.
ORION: What I’m doing is important too.
I can appreciate that, and please don’t take offense, but I don’t bloody well give a damn at the moment.
They are opening a formal investigation.
We are about to get fucked without any lube.
ME: Are you fucking mad? I need to meet with you and Aries NOW.
Orion? Please. It isn’t my own arse I’m concerned about.
You and Aries have immaculate arses that I’m trying to protect as well.
Orion?
ORION: Come down but it has to be quick.
Right. Yes. Very good then. Consider me on my way.
I’m dressed and out the door in a flash, my mind flooded with a million different things but none of it could have prepared me for how drastically my night was going to change, how horribly it was going to unfold.
Perhaps my parents' visit was an omen.
An omen of horrible, horrible things to come.
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