“Then I suggest that you don’t do anything that will provoke any further threats,” she replied icily.
“You don’t scare me,” I said. “So if I were you, I’d forget all about me and the other members of Venom. There is no way in hell that we are going to take orders from you.”
“You’re making a big mistake,” she said, standing up.
“Doubtful. I think we’re done here,” I said, preparing to leave.
“Oh, you’re done all right. Lucas, take the girl,” she ordered.
I turned to face Lucas. “Don’t even try it.”
With a look of uncertainty, Lucas took a step towards us.
“Stay the hell back,” I hissed, baring my fangs. “Or you’ll regret it.”
“Slade, seriously, reconsider what we’ve talked about,” said Faye. “You’re risking the lives of your entire band if you cross me, you know.”
“Save it,” I said, backing away with the girl.
“Dammit, your defiance is infuriating!” she snapped, pushing a button on the side of her desk.
The door in the back swung open again and this time three men dressed in security uniforms entered the office.
“Escort Slade and this human to the basement,” said Faye. “And make sure they don’t escape.”
They advanced towards me.
I swore under my breath and met them half way.
Chapter Twelve
Chelsey
“What?” I asked, in shock.
“Now that pisses me off,” said Liam, frowning. “He was just giving me a hard time about screwing…,” his eyes darted to me. “I mean partying with fans.”
“Well, he left the party with her last night. I believe they were heading to the hotel for a little something… something…,” said Jimmy, smirking.
“But she never came home after something… something…,” I snapped, angry that I’d been so attracted to a player like Slade. What did I expect, though, he was in a band and drop-dead gorgeous. He wasn’t a normal guy that one dated or developed real feelings for. He was just a one-night stand that would never amount to even a phone-call afterwards. “So, he needs to help us find her.”
“Oh, he will,” said Liam, still scowling. “I’ll make sure of that.”
“You know, I’m a little surprised that he left with her,” said Sean. “It’s not like him. Seriously.”
“That chick was really hot, though,” stated Jimmy, throwing his cards down. “I’m out.”
“Yeah, but he’s turned down hotter,” said Bradan. He looked at me. “No offense.”
“None taken,” I replied.
Susan stood up. “I think we should find him right now and ask what he did with her.”
“I think we know,” chuckled Jimmy.
She rolled her eyes. “You know what I mean.”
“I agree,” I said, not wanting to wait any longer. I just wanted to get out of the club and go home. I stood up. “Let’s go talk to your boy.”
“Faye might get mad if we interrupt their so-called meeting,” said Bradan. He shook his head. “That guy is getting all kinds of action this week.”
Liam, who appeared to be still sulking, stood up. “I agree with the girls, we need to find Melody, now. Plus, something doesn’t feel right, here. I can’t quit put my finger on it, but I’m feeling a little anxious. Let’s go interrupt them.”
The others stood up and we walked out of the lounge.
“Did you see where Faye Dunbar and Slade went?” Sean asked Mason, who was still standing just outside of the lounge, guarding the doorway.
His face hardened. “No, I’m sorry I didn’t see them.”
“They just walked out of her less than five minutes ago,” said Liam, who towered over Mason.
He shrugged. “Sorry, man, I don’t know where they are.”
“If you see Slade, let him know we’re looking for him,” replied Sean.
Liam cocked his head and then swore. “Something’s really wrong and Slade needs us. Now. Dammit. Let’s go!”
Before I knew what was happening, Liam took off running down the hallway followed by Jimmy, Bradan, and Sean.
“What the hell?” mumbled Mason, charging after them.
“Uh, what do we do?” asked Susan.
I wasn’t sure why, but my gut told me that this had something to do with Melody. “Just… follow them,” I replied and began running.
Chapter Thirteen
Slade
“You done!?” snarled Lucas, who’d just slammed his fist into my face for the third time.
“Fuck you!” I growled, spitting out blood. I’d given the other vampires a run for their money, but there were four of them and only one of me.