Phineas was shaking. "Oh my God, man, I think I killed her."
"What?"
Phineas's face crumpled. "I didn't mean to. She was just so hot. And I lost control. I'm not used to being like this—"
Angus shook him. "What did ye do?"
Tears ran down Phineas's face. "I know it's the number one rule, but I lost control."
A chill skittered through Angus. "Ye bit her?"
"I didn't mean to! God, I'm afraid I killed her."
Angus slammed him against the wall. "Ye killed Emma?"
Phineas blinked. "No, man. I think I killed Tina."
CHAPTER 18
Angus stared at his new employee as relief washed through him. Phineas hadn't bitten Emma. She wasn't dead. At least, not yet. "Where is Emma? She should be with you."
A door nearby opened. "Woo-hoo, Dr. Phang!" A blonde dressed in a lacy black teddy leaned against the doorframe. "When do I get my turn?"
Angus recognized her as one of the silly mortal women he'd met a few nights ago. Either Lindsey or Tina, he couldn't remember which.
Her eyes widened. "Oh, I remember you. You're the gay Irish guy. If you're still looking for Austin, you're out of luck. There's some kind of foreign princess hiding out in his place."
"Get back inside and shut the door," Angus ordered.
The blonde huffed. "You are so rude. And you're like totally wasting your time with Dr. Phang. He's a ladies' man. In fact, he was so good with Tina, she's still unconscious."
"Inside!" Angus shouted.
"Creep!" She slammed the door.
It was all becoming clear to Angus. His new employee had been busy tupping Tina when Emma decided to leave. Angus grabbed him by the shirt and pushed him against the wall.
"Ye left yer post."
"I—" Phineas winced. "It was just for a few minutes. Emma was okay with it." He glanced at Austin's apartment. "Ask her. She'll tell you. Everything's cool. Except for Tina. She's looking kinda bad."
Angus stepped closer and gritted his teeth. His fist twisted Phineas's shirt. "Ye left yer post. I've seen soldiers killed for that."
Phineas gulped. "I'm sorry, man. It won't happen again."
"What's up?" Gregori sauntered down the hall toward them.
Angus released Phineas and turned toward Gregori. "Where the hell have ye been? Have ye seen Emma?"
"No, she's with—" Gregori gave Phineas a worried look. "I was parking the car. What happened?"
"Emma is gone." Angus bit out the words.
"What?" Phineas glanced at Austin's apartment. "She was just here a few minutes ago.
How'd she get away?"
Angus seized him by the neck. "She got away because ye left yer post!"
"Whoa!" Gregori grabbed Angus's arm. "Easy, Mongo. Relax! We'll find her."
Angus released Phineas and took a deep breath. "I'll deal with this later. I have to find her. She's headed to Hudson River Park."
"Great! You know where she's going." Gregori gave him an encouraging smile. "It'll be fine. I'll drive you."
"Nay. I'll call her and teleport." Angus reached in his sporran for his cell phone.
"Gregori, I need ye to clean up the mess Phineas made." He glared at his rookie employee.
Phineas winced and rubbed his throat. "I'm really sorry, man. Tina was just so hot. I didn't mean to hurt her."
Gregori frowned at Phineas. "You hurt her? Where is she?"
"In here." Phineas shoved open the door to Tina's apartment.
Lindsey squealed and jumped back. Phineas led Gregori inside while Angus remained in the hall, calling Emma on his cell phone.
"Hello?"
"Emma!" Relief flooded him so strongly, he stumbled back a step. "Keep talking. I'll teleport to you."
"Not now," she whispered. "I'm in a taxi."
"Ye think I care?"
"I care. I don't want to be in a wreck. I'll call you as soon as I get to the park. Give me your number."
He did. "The devil take it, Emma. I told ye to stay hidden."
"I'll be fine. I'll call you soon." She hung up.
Stubborn woman. Muttering a curse, he punched in Robby's number.
"Aye?"
"Robby, I want ye and Jack to go to Hudson River Park, to the area around the heliport."
"What's going on?" Robby asked. "Connor called and said something was wrong, but he dinna know what."