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Chapter 10
Idescended the stairsabout seven p.m. completely decked out in Samhain attire. My skull face paint was finished and completed the eerie and haunting look. Dressed in a black corset, black fishnet stockings, and knee-high black boots with heels – I felt sexy and lethal. An awesome combination. The skirt was red silk with black spider webs that glittered in the light, while underneath was black tulle and mesh gathered in several spots that showed off my skin and stockings.
A giant red rose was tucked behind my right ear and finished the ensemble.
Gabriel was waiting for me at the bottom of the stairs and held out his hand as he whistled. “Damn, Cassie, you’re a vision.”
‘Good enough to eat, pet.’
“Delectable,” Ryder agreed.
“Maybe the rogue witch will think so, too,” I blurted, frowning. “This is stupid.”
“He’s not going to pass up the opportunity to meet you, of that I’m certain.” Kayde’s words were exactly as I feared.
“Drawing him out is smart,” Ryder argued. “We have the upper hand.”
“You know this is best, Cassie,” Gypsy declared, biting her lip with repressed humor as she yanked on her boot and zipped it up. Our outfits were similar. “This concert is a great setting. Besides, it’s Samhain. I want to get drunk, eat candy, and kiss cute boys.”
I rolled my eyes at her silly agenda. “Geez, Gypsy. Priorities, huh?”
“We need to end this,” Aunt Gwen added, giving Gyps a stern look before turning back toward me, “and it wasyouridea.”
Yeah, I knew that already. No need to remind me.
“I’m so glad everyone likes to use me as bait all the time,” I replied, heavy on the sarcasm. “Maybe I’ll end up knocked out like last time.”
‘Stop being so dramatic.’
“Not a chance of that happening with all four of us there.” Gabriel pulled me into his arms and placed a soft kiss on my lips. “Relax, my sweet.”
“We need to get this witch out into the open.” Kayde met my gaze with a look of indifference. “I prefer a straight fight to all this mess with theEtherand your mental shield attacks.”
I hadn’t seen him since the backyard hours ago. “I suppose you’re right.”
He didn’t meet my direct gaze and I wasn’t sure where that left us after his little declaration. Of course, he never said what those feelings were that he had for me. I suppose Damian made it obvious when he mentioned Kayde wanted me, but that didn’t clarify a damn thing.
Damian chuckled in my head which I ignored.
“Off you go,” Aunt Gwen declared, shooing us all outdoors. “I’ll be in the backyard with the ancestors, some incense and candles, and about a gallon of wine.” She winked at me and Gypsy. “Make the Howe name proud.”
* * *
THE BAND WAS ROCKINGout on the stage as Gypsy and I mingled with friends, bumping into none other than Sebastian Wildes and the Bishop brothers – Kane and Karter.
“Cassie!” they yelled in unison, hugging me at the same time.
I laughed at their greeting and placed a kiss on each of their cheeks. “You boys grow more handsome and charming each time we meet.”
Twin grins appeared on their faces.
“Better than last time,” Kane snorted.
“Oh yeah,” Karter agreed. “No razor blades in the candy. My throat still hurts at the thought.”
“No doubt,” I agreed.
