I glanced at the new woman named Breezy, and had I not had eyes for only Lyric, I was sure I’d have been drooling over this one. Her white corset pushed her ample breasts up while showing off her tiny waist. The minuscule denim jean skirt looked like it had been cut off, but it covered her ass. It was probably the knee-high stockings that did it for Xan, with the lace tops playing peek-a-boo when she walked. Her hips swayed as she sang the words about being a harlot and a homicidal queen. She batted her obscenely long lashes at Xan.
“Why, my daddy even gave me a pat on the head and told me to be a good girl tonight. I told him I was always a good girl.”
“Enough, you two. I don’t need your version of foreplay tonight.” Kellen pinched the bridge of his nose. “Breezy, is there a reason you came to see me?”
“Yes, Alpha.” She walked over to where Kellen sat, pulling something out of the top of her corset.
I heard Xan moving before I saw the other man actually clear the space. One minute, he was a good ten feet across the room from Breezy. Next, he was beside her, taking her hand in his. “What the fuck are you doing?” Xan asked.
I couldn’t see her expression, but I felt Lyric tense. Breezy elbowed Xan in the stomach. “This note was left on my windshield. I was waiting until you got back here to bring it to you, Alpha. You must’ve slipped in while I was…busy.”
“Busy doing what?” Xan gripped her by the arm.
“Listen, Xander Mother-Fucking Carmichael. You don’t own me. You have no right, so back the fuck off me.” Breezy twisted in Xan’s grip.
“Not on your life, bella.” His hand tightened.
I was ready to come to her defense, but Kellen spoke up first. “Xan, leash your wolf. Breezy, let me see what you got. Did you notice anyone around your car?”
The blonde shrugged away from Xan. “I didn’t, Alpha. I’m sorry. I ran into the store to get some gum and came out to find that note.”
“Sit down. You’re both making my neck hurt.” Kellen sat forward and read the note. “What the fuck does this even mean? Your blood will become my blood?”
“Why didn’t they try to take her, like they did Lyric?” I asked, then watched as Breezy spun and nearly toppled over before planting herself next to Kellen, much to Xan’s displeasure.
“Oh, crap. I never thought of that. Do you think they followed me here? Or are they waiting for me to leave? I mean, the store parking lot was full of people, so maybe that was why they didn’t try anything.” Breezy’s voice shook.
Kellen patted her knee. “It didn’t matter at the bar where they tried to take Lyric, but maybe a parking lot full of humans who weren’t intoxicated stopped them. Do you remember anything out of the ordinary?”
“I remember the feeling of being watched and looking around before I spotted the note. I thought some guy was trying to hit on me.”
“Does that sort of thing happen to you a lot?” Xan sat on the sofa arm next to where she sat.
Breezy adjusted her top. “More often than I like, yes.”
“Do you think it has anything to do with the way you’re dressed?” Xan questioned, curling a strand of pink hair around his finger.
I watched the tightening of the blonde’s shoulders. “I had a jacket on over the corset, zipped up, for your info. Besides, I should be able to go out wearing this without having to fend off some asshat. You should be whipped for suggesting I brought on any bullshit by the way I dress.” She jerked her hair free.
“Bella, I like to do the whipping, and I promise you’d enjoy the fuck out of it,” Xan said.
“Back to the problem at hand. Whoever left the note was probably watching you, Breezy. More than likely, they watched you come here, but that’s okay. It’s not like we hide our club. Bodhi would’ve recognized a strange shifter walking in.” Kellen drew attention back to him with his growled words.
I agreed. The man at the front door looked as if he’d not miss a damn thing, but I wanted to check over the entire premises. I wouldn’t trust Lyric’s safety until I could ensure it myself. Shit. I was already becoming possessive of the woman. I hoped she didn’t mind because I didn’t see it changing any time soon. I’d even let the man named Bodhi ink me if it meant I could lay claim to Lyric.
“Can I go home now? I’m feeling kinda ill.” Breezy got up off the couch.
“Have someone follow you and let your dad know what’s going on. He and your brothers need to be on guard. I know you work at the hospital, and you feel safe. But be alert when youcome and go. Don’t go anywhere alone. You hear me? If I have to, I’ll put Xan on as your guard.”
She nodded. “Coti said he’d take me home.”
“Fuck that. I’ll take you home.” Xan stood.
“Xan, I need you here since Taya’s missing. I need you, Bodhi, and Arynn. He can sense her, and so can I. That means she’s still alive.” Kellen pinned Breezy with his blue eyes. “Coti is to take you straight home, no fucking off.”
“He’s my friend, nothing more.” Hurt laced her words as she pushed up from the couch.
“Then he shouldn’t have any problems getting back here quickly,” Xan said.
