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Min-ji twirledScarlett around to some sort of spooky dance song. She wasn’t sure who it was by, but it was the first time she had ever heard it.
When Scarlett flinched again in her arms, Min-ji couldn’t help but ask, “Is something wrong?”
The zombie sighed. “Turney…”
Her brow rose at that. “Turney?”
“My poor neophyte is suffering due to what Octavius considers fun. I keep feeling him freaking out.”
Min-ji chuckled. “Considering I’ve seen most of the rooms, I suggest cutting the connection for now. Or you will likely be dealing with that all night.”
She sighed. “I wanted to keep watch due to the humans.”
Min-ji spun the woman, before pulling her tight against her body and placing a kiss on her forehead. “He will be fine. Turney has adjusted quite well to his change. I doubt he would attack anyone.”
“He has adjusted well, and found control that some take months to gain… He has a remarkable ability to adapt to even the most absurd situations.” Scarlett sounded quite proud as she spoke. “That being said…he is not even two months past his change. I’d rather he not be pushed to his limits.”
“Turney will be fine, Scarlett. There is no way Octavius will leave him to wander around alone.”
Scarlett grimaced. “That’s what I’m afraid of.”
Min-ji scoffed, twirling her once again, but frowned at how pale the zombie was looking. Paler than normal, practically white, which seemed impossible considering her normal complexion. Was she really that uncomfortable in her costume?
Pulling the woman close again, she suggested, “How about we slip out and I switch costumes with you? I may be taller, but it should fit well enough.”
Scarlett’s eyes widened. “Would you really?” Her voice sounded elated at the thought.
Min-ji smiled. “Of course. I want you to have a good time. Even if this is obviously not either of our ideas of fun.”
Scarlett frowned. “Octavius will fuss if we do.”
“Who cares. I want my girlfriend to be comfortable and happy. That matters more to me than Octavius pouting.”
Scarlett’s cheeks flushed at the word, but she smiled and hesitantly said, “We can…slip away after the show. Octavius will be distracted then.”
Min-ji frowned. “Why not now? I don’t think he’s in the room at the moment.”
She laughed. “But he will be soon enough. He won’t miss the show he sneakily plotted away for. And he will no doubt look for me beforehand.”
“Fine,” Min-ji said with a smile. “After.”
Octavius smiled brightly as he reached the top of the fake hill, which was really just a water tank with dirt, fake grass, sand, and a wooden structure underneath. His cute little stone statue stood at the bottom waiting for him. On the other side of the hill behind him, hidden from the crowd, there was a set of stairs for actors to come up and appear. Henry and a slew of other actors were waiting there.
It was time for the show to start! Oh, he couldn’t wait to see it. With a wave of his hand, he signaled for the music to be cut. As the music eased away, he looked out over the crowd, his smile widening when he spotted Scarlett and Min-ji. He sent them a wink, laughing softly when Scarlett rolled her eyes.
Gaze moving on, he frowned when he caught sight of Theo in the corner with Sprinkle… Was the wolf okay? Maybe he’d send someone to check on him after this. Or he’d do so himself…after…
When spotlights that mimicked the sun lit up the area, he shook the thought away and smiled brightly at the crowd who could now see him clearly. Though with them all being paranormals, it was likely they could see him perfectly clear before—whatever.
He cleared his throat and loudly spoke with the help of his microphone. “Ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in-between, now is the time to find a perfect spot and focus your eyes up here. In just a moment, you’ll get to feast your eyes on a story of seduction and death!”
Saying his bit, he made his way back down the hill, grabbing onto Turney as he reached him, before backing up with the rest of the crowd so they had a better view of the show.
* * *
Henry tooka deep breath and walked up the stairs, stopping near the top, remaining just out of sight of the viewers. The only one in view for him was Cormac.
The werewolf was sitting shirtless, his deep brown skin wet with water droplets dripping down. The wolf was very built, he couldn’t help but note. He was, of course, wearing the red mermaid tail, and he had small realistic-looking fake fins attached to his forearms, the same color as his tail. Silver bands were clipped on his thick biceps, and his ears were pointed and decorated with all sorts of earrings, some that dangled. Cormac’s face was decorated with scales, and some very elaborate eye make-up that was a mixture of black, red, and silver. The thick black eyelashes seemed to make his startling amber eyes appear larger than they were. The wig he was wearing…really drove home that this costume was probably never meant for Henry. The wig had medium sized braids that fell to Cormac’s trimmed waist, the strands turning from black to red—an ombre effect.
