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Cassia gave the Alpha a tight smile and he winked at her. Is he flirting with me in front of the vampire?
“He’s smooth like that,” Greyson commented and sat down next to Julian. “So, uh, what’s the plan?”
“I’m thinking about goin’ to see a witch. Any other suggestions?”
“Ah, yes, well. We should discuss options.” Greyson’s gaze pinned Cassia. “You wanna tell me about the hellhounds? Don’t see em’ too often out of Hell. A bit unusual.”
Cassia nervously bit her lip and glanced at Julian. Long before he nodded at her, she’d already chosen her words addressing Greyson.
“I don’t know you, vampire but ...” She had to trust someone … trust her instinct. “If the Alpha says you’re not going to hurt me …”
“Not a fly.” Greyson smiled.
“As you saw back there, the hellhounds. I’ve got a bit of a situation. We have a bit of a situation.”
“I’ve only seen them in Hell but I’ve known a fae who could summon them. Why do they chase you?” Greyson asked.
“They’ve been after me for a long time.”
“Hmm, not ready to share yet I see.”
“I’ve been running on and off for a while, but I have premonitions. I know when they’re coming so I can avoid them. Or at least I used to be able to stay safe.” Cassia shook her head.
“Alright then. What about the fire in Idaho?”
“This time was different.” She stared at her glass of wine, recalling her vision. “It usually happens when I’m sleeping. I can see it like a movie. But that day, I was wide awake in the shower. And … I don’t know … it just began to flip like pictures in my mind. But I’ve dreamt of him too.”
“Julian?”
Cassia nodded.
“To be clear, this began after you met me, correct?” The Alpha’s eyes reflected an intensity that took her breath away. Something about his energy both scared and captivated her.
“A few days afterwards. I, um, I wasn’t sure what it meant but it happened again. I wasn’t sure if I could reach you. I’d reached out energetically.” Cassia returned Julian’s gaze.
“Astral projection?” Greyson asked with a questioning eyebrow.
“Yes. It’s similar to the magick you use. I can’t materialize my body like you do but it’s similar. The cards. I was able to create it, to leave it.”
“If your visions have always warned you, why didn’t you know tonight?” Julian asked.
“I don’t know.” Frustration trembled in her voice. “Something happened to me last night. I know I called on you but still … seeing you again … I was nervous.”
“How did you get away from the Alpha at the hospital?”
“You told him about the hospital?” Cassia asked Julian.
“Yeah, I told him. How else do think I’d get this old ass vamp down to New Orleans with me?”
“I prefer ancient.” Greyson shrugged and smiled at Cassia. “Wise.”
“Seasoned?” Julian chuckled.
“Don’t listen to him, draga mea. These wolves don’t appreciate the power of an ancient vampire.”
Cassia laughed, welcoming the brief interlude of brevity. Cassia studied the imposing men before her. A corner of Greyson’s lips ticked upward through his empathetic expression.
Julian a dismissive hand at Greyson. “The hospital. Yes, I told him. Rafe told him. I didn’t think I’d see you again.”
