Kelly Meding [Dreg City 02] As Lie The Dead

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.Probably siblings, or if they were Therian, at least of the same Clan.The other two seemed to be a couple, midtwenties.She was the alpha in the relationship, standing straight-backed, shoulders sharp as clotheshangers, arms stiff at her sides.Her ankle-length blue skirt was free of wrinkles and belted over an equally pressed-flat blouse, several shades ofblue lighter than the skirt.A pale blue knitted cap covered her hair and designer sunglasses hid her eyes, but nothing could disguise her ghostlycomplexion and rail-thin figure.Everything about her screamed vampire.Except for standing on the sidewalk, late afternoon, in full sunlight.Just like Isleen two days prior, this female Blood was out in the open.Onemore thing I hadn t looked into yet.The young man with her wasn t a Blood, but not necessarily human, either.He stood next to her, bouncing his weight from foot to foot like aneager child waiting for a bit of attention.He wore long sleeves despite the heat, hiding any potential bite marks.Only humans are susceptible toinfection by a Blood s bite; other species are free meals if they can be caught and kept.Unless she fed via syringe.The conversation waned as we approached, and stopped altogether when we didn t continue past.The black hat wearing man on the benchregarded us coldly, his shadowed eyes giving off no light beneath the hat s brim.No sign of life.He wasn t Blood or Halfie, definitely not goblin orgargoyle.Had to be Therian. I saw you enter the Apple, Black Hat said.His attention flitted from Phin to me, lingering on my face.I batted my eyelashes and drew my tongueacross my upper lip, all the while pressing just a bit closer to Phin.Hoping my sign flashed: Available for a Price. I overheard you speaking to Belle, Phin replied. I was intrigued. By which part? Do you know who I am? I know, the pale female said.Her voice and the steep incline of her head sealed my impression that she was a Blood.A feather of white hairpeeked out from beneath her hat. Strange, then, to see you consorting with a human.The teenage boys growled low in their throats, shoulders hunching back and heads dropping.Positions of attack.It took every ounce of trainingto keep my body relaxed and to force out an effervescent laugh aimed at their posturing. Lucky for my little Chalice, Phin said, we met many weeks ago, before the humans became responsible for the slaughter of my people. Hewinked in the direction of Black Hat. She also has a very talented mouth.Mental note: Get him for that later. No doubt, the Blood said.I gazed at her from beneath lowered lashes, offering my best sultry half smile. Want to test me?She bared her fangs.I giggled.God, this was embarrassing. You smell of blood, she said to Phin.Crap.He hadn t changed his pants since the gym.Phin gave her a leisurely smile and said, She got a bit frisky this morning.My Chal doesn thave fangs like yours, but she knows how to use the teeth she s got.Okay, that was sort of gross. My sympathies on the loss of your Clan, Black Hat said. However, the rumor mill has placed you among the humans several times over the lastfew days.Specifically with the Triads, so I ask you Why should you trust me?A nod. Because I know the Triads have been tipped off to your meeting at Park Place.I would have snapped his neck like a twig if not for the five other mixed enemies I wasn t sure I could take alone.He d just given up our only ace inthe hole.Stupid, stupid, stupid son of a bitch.Black Hat grunted. And how do you know that?I tilted my head, giving Phin a sly look that said I was in on his little secret, even though I wanted to beat him to a bloody pulp.He had to beenjoying my necessary silence. Two Hunters rousted Mike s Gym this morning, Phin said. Killed about a dozen half-breeds.One of them talked before it died.Mentioned themeeting place and who was welcome.It piqued my interest, as you can see. Do the Triads know you re playing both sides? You give them too much credit.They think they ve pacified me with their meager attempt at compensation, but how is one man s life fair whenhundreds were lost? When a species is nearly obliterated?A dark smile spread across Black Hat s face, exposing perfectly pointed teeth. You want to balance the scales. I want a life for every life taken.The fury and bloodlust in Phin s voice startled me.My heart thundered in my chest.He was a born actor, able to take any lie and make it the truth.Clinging to his side like a lovesick poodle, I believed his words, just as I d believed him that morning in my apartment.I didn t know which Phineaswas the real him. You promised we wouldn t talk about this today, I said, affecting a proper whine.I traced my fingers down his chest and played with his beltbuckle, poking out my lower lip in a pout. You said we d try out position number fifty-two after lunch.The Therian twins perked up.The Blood snorted, probably rolled her eyes, only I couldn t see past those damned sunglasses.Phin nuzzled my cheek with his nose, warm lips leaving damp kisses all the way to my ear [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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