The big bossy vampire proceeded to move to the closet and open the doors. All three of them. He grabbed her bag and zipped it open before turning to face her. “You have five minutes to pack your things.”
Damn. They were making her leave after all.
Out of all the scenarios that had played out in her head, this one was the worst. Gideon had warned her but she didn’t think it would come to this. The two guys at her side released her arms. Jenna swallowed hard. She made her way to her open bag.
She stopped and glanced in the direction of the male she presumed was the leader. “Where is Gideon? Did they put him in the dungeon? Please just tell me, is he okay?”
He clasped his hands in front of him. “It is of no concern of yours.” He glanced casually at his watch. “You have just over four minutes. Whatever is not in that bag”—he gestured to the floor—“stays here.”
Oh shit. This was all she owned.
Although Gideon had said that he would deposit money into her account, she wasn’t sure that he had actually done it. Maybe he wouldn’t get a chance to do it for a while. She needed to prepare for the worst. Best she hurry. Grabbing handfuls of clothes, she started tossing them into the bag while trying to be as neat as possible given the circumstances.
Once all the items of clothing were in the bag, she quickly headed for the bathroom where she threw all of her toiletries into the bag that were under the sink. Jenna swept her eyes around the space, hoping that she had everything. Some of the things had gone for laundering. There was nothing she could do about that.
“Please, just tell me. Is he okay? Where is he? They must have him locked up.” She mumbled the last, talking more to herself. Worry caused her heart to race. Her stomach to clench in knots. Hopefully they hadn’t hurt him. She prayed he was safe and that he would stay that way. They had their plan and would stick to it. She held onto that thought. They would get through this. They may not be together but they were still a team dammit.
She expected the guards to ignore her some more, instead the main one smirked. “You must have known that it was not permitted to mess with males outside of the program. You should’ve stayed away from him. Silly human.”
Anger coursed through her. “We are in love.” She immediately regretted the outburst. She didn’t owe these bozos any explanations.
The asshole guard knelt down and zipped up her bag, he hoisted it onto his shoulder like it weighed nothing. “Love,” he laughed. “You really believe that he loved you?” He shook his head.
“Gideon loves me. He would do anything for me. Why do you think he is sitting rotting in a cell right now?” Anger coursed through her. What the hell did this guy know?
The guard frowned. Then he glanced at the other guards. They laughed. “He’s with Zane right now in a meeting with some humans. I’m not sure what it’s about. Gideon is not hurt or locked up. He’s quite fine.”
She swallowed hard. A sliver of doubt crept in but she tamped it down. “No. You’re lying.” If Gideon knew she was being kicked out, he would be here.
“Vampires, unlike humans, do not lie. He is in a meeting with Zane right now. Let’s go. Your presence is no longer required. You have been expelled from the program. Gideon is not here so he obviously does not mind that you are being kicked out. The sooner we leave the sooner you can get over him.” Another smirk. “Love…” He snorted the word and shook his head while looking amused.
The guards gripped her elbows and began to move forward. “Who ordered my expulsion from the program?” She yelled at his retreating back.
“Who else?” The asshole growled. “Brant.”
There was no way that Gideon knew about this. That he was in agreement. No way in hell. This had to be happening behind his back. “Call him!” She yelled.
The head guard laughed. “Who do you think you are, female? Brant won’t talk to you. It would be a waste of time to even try.”
“Not Brant.” She tried to tug herself free but the guards only held her tighter. “Call Gideon. Do it now.”
He shook his head. “He is in a meeting and would not take my call. Besides, Brant’s decision is final. Gideon has no say in the matter. Groveling is pathetic. It will be better if you leave with your chin held high.”
Frustration and anger welled up in her. Jenna screamed. Then she screamed some more. “Let me go! Call him!” She shouted. They exited the building, moving quickly. “Please!” She shouted. Their fingers dug into her but she fought harder to try and break free. She was panting heavily.