A Mate for Gideon(75)

She shook her head, trying hard to ignore the pain. “That’s not it. Look in my purse, you’ll see a withdrawal statement.”

Liam grinned. “Yeah, about that, thanks for the cash.”

“Think about it for a second. I don’t have any money. Have a look at that withdrawal slip. You’ll see that two cash deposits were made into my account, one from the vampires and a second one from him.”

Liam stared at her for a while before finally nodding once. “Wait right fucking here.” He strode from the room.

“You can just forget it, little missy. Liam would never take filthy, bloodsucker money and risk our organization in the process,” Anthony whispered as soon as Liam left the room. “We are going to put a stop to this filthy program. Our women should not be breeding with those monsters.” Anthony looked her up and down. “You’re a stunning woman, Jenna. You could have any man you want. I don’t understand why you would choose a bloodsucker?” He leaned in, his hot breath on her cheek. She tried to move away but couldn’t. “The first chance I get, I’m going to show you what a real man can do. I’ll make you feel real good. You can count on that.”

Not a chance. She felt her stomach lurch at the thought. “I’ll tell Liam. Don’t you dare come near me.” She bit back a choice name like pig or better yet disgusting pig.

“You’ll tell Liam?” Anthony snorted. “That dickhead plans on killing you, which would be a crying shame. If you play your cards right, show me that you can actually enjoy what a real man can give you, then I might put in a good word with our superiors. I might be willing to take you.” There was a slurping noise and she realized that he was licking his lips. “I can’t wait to put my dick inside…” Anthony moved away as soon as footfalls sounded, moving steadily closer. She’d never been so happy to see Liam before.

“What is his number?” He had a cellphone in his hand. “You’d better not be fucking with me, Jen, or so help me…” Liam growled.

“I’m not lying.” She pleaded. “You saw my bank balance. Both he and the vampires have money and lots of it.”

“I can fucking read, thank you. Give me that cunt’s number.”

By some miracle, she had decided to memorize Gideon’s number, just in case. She gave him the numbers and he typed them into his phone.

Liam put the device to his ear. It felt like a lifetime before something finally happened. “I have her,” Liam said.

There were loud growling noises on the other end. She couldn’t make out what Gideon was saying. Only that he was pissed. That much was clear.

“Are you fucking done?” Liam growled. “The next time you threaten me, I’m going to cut off one of her fingers. Are we clear?”

There was a barked response.

“Good.” Liam smiled. “Right, let’s get to business. I want three million dollars in unmarked bills in return for Jenna.”

He paused, while Gideon said something.

“She is perfectly fine. At least for the time being.” Liam smirked. Then he grimaced and Liam held the phone away from his ear. Jenna clearly made out one of two choice expletives in amongst all the growling and snarling.

When it became silent once again, Liam put the device back to his ear. “You obviously didn’t listen the first time, I will fucking cut off her finger if you do that one more time.” Liam winked at her, like she was somehow in on a big joke. He raised his brows, looking amused. Liam pointed at the phone. “He wants to know if you’re alive. Wants proof.”

Then he put the device against her ear. “Gideon,” her voice broke as she said his name.

“Jenna,” a loud growl. So filled with emotion that she felt it deep inside of her.

Then Liam reached over and pinched her nipple between two of his fingers. He twisted cruelly and a loud scream was ripped from her.

She wasn’t sure what happened during the next few seconds because the sharp pain drowned out everything else. When she was finally able to focus again, Liam was laughing into his phone. “I want the money by five o’clock today. I will inform you of the drop off location and the details, closer to the time. Will you be able to deliver it by then? Think very carefully before answering because if you agree and then try and delay, I will kill her.”

There was a long pause as Liam listened. “Excellent. We’ll talk in a few hours.” He ended the call. Grinning broadly.

“What the fuck, Liam? You didn’t just do a deal with those bloodsucking bastards.” Anthony looked like he was in a state of complete disbelief. “Our superiors will never stand for this. The plan was to watch and learn. To take out those vampire kings and to put a stop to this whole fucked up program. I’m calling—”