Hes alright leave him be, Warren nodded when Michael turned to look at him curiously. Kane has him under a compulsion spell.
Kane did this? Michael asked rubbing his temple. Isnt this why you called saying you needed my help?
Warren shook his head, Nope, I need something else.
By the time Warren finished telling him everything, Devon had quieted down to soft groans. Where have you been for the last couple days not to have already known about this? Warren asked. And in case you didnt know your cell phone is going straight to voicemail.
Well talk about that later, Michael brushed his own problems to the side and once again approached the cage. From the amount of pain coming off Devon, hed have to say Kat was right in which brother needed his help. And right now helping Warren meant talking some sense into Devon.
Squatting down beside the cage, Michael gripped the bars and tried the opposite thing that Warren had been trying. Devon, look at me.
I dont think so, Devon said quietly. The last time I looked at one of your kind this happened.
Fine, just listen closely, Michael said calmly. I know you have watched you since the day you were born. Youre hot headed and very passionate about everything you do, but above all youre honorable. Believe it or not I understand perfectly. Youve found your soul mate and you love her with all of that hotheaded passion. Its because of that passion that Envy fell in love with you. You know that right?
Devon remained silent as he listened to Michael's gentle voice then finally gave a slight nod. She loves both of us though. Ive known it all along. And now theres a baby.
Michael closed his eyes as a vision of Aurora swam through his mind followed by the image of the demon that claimed to have possession of her. Blinking away his own disturbing thoughts, he refocused on the jaguar.
I see in your eyes Trevor is winning. So then what will you do? Give her back to Trevor? Michael asked point blank.
No but I dont know how to beat him, Devon gave voice to his biggest fear.
The caged jaguar made a pained face and Michael knew it wasnt from a migraine but a pain far deeper than that. Im not sure what you need to do but Kane gave you a huge hint when he put you and Trevor under the compulsion spell. The quickest way for you to lose Envy is to hurt the man she loves and that goes for the both of you. Its not about a competition anymore.
Then what do I do? Devon finally looked at him.
Thats the easy part you love her exactly like you did before you found out she was pregnant. That is the man that took her away from Trevor in the first place, Michael said as he snapped the lock on the cage. Trevor has nothing to do with the way Envy loves you.
When Devon didnt make a move to come out of the cage, Michael looked back at Warren and then glanced up the stairs pointedly. The two of them moved away from the cage and back up into the bar area.
Warren stayed quiet until they reached the bar. There were many reasons why he loved Michael and the fact that the vampire had just gotten through to Devon where no one else had didnt surprise him in the least.
Thats why I called you. I know I was being cruel to him, but at first I thought it would work. Make him immune you know, Warren shrugged.
Michael shook his head and walked behind the bar to grab another bottle of Heat. You torturing Devon before I got here was probably why he was exhausted enough to finally listen to reason. Dont get me wrong hell still have his fair share of migraines from random thoughts before its all said and done, but even without Kanes compulsion, I dont think he would have followed through with any of those thoughts. He loves Envy too much to risk her hating him.
Too bad Trevor caught on to that theory first. It made the bear shifter kind of look like the good guy or at least it didnt help Devon save face. Warren pointed out still holding the bottle of Heat hed brought up from the dance pit.
About that, Michael made a face knowing there was no such thing as a bear shifter. He rubbed his hand over his eyes remembering the bar was probably bugged by PIT and not a good place to be telling secrets. I think its safe to leave Devon alone for a while. Lets say we take a drive.
Warren pulled two sets of keys out of his pocket, tossing one to Michael. I bought a couple things this morning that you might find enticing, Warren hinted with an intriguing smirk.
Michael followed him into the private garage attached to the extended building and smiled when he saw the sleek black motorcycles parked beside Warren's jaguar.
You do know what I like, Michael said and approached the vehicles.
Where to? Warren asked.
Michael started to say his house, but changed his mind associating the place with the loneliness hed felt earlier. Lets go to Love Bites. At least I know that place isnt bugged by PIT.
Must be important if you want to keep it from them, Warren said.
Michael nodded and took up his helmet, Trust me its very important.
Race you, Warren taunted as he put his helmet on.
Michael smirked, Yeah right, youll be eating my dust.
Chapter 5
A loud sound woke Aurora. She sat upright forgetting where she was for a moment. The sound abruptly silenced and she slid from the blankets to investigate. She crawled across the rooftop to the huge sanctuary sign and stood up behind the red lettering.
Peeking around the edge of one of the letters, she saw two men parking a pair of two wheeled machines close to the doors. Shed seen humans riding these contraptions around the city and they traveled very fast. It made her question how they kept from killing themselves on them. Humans were fragile creatures and it was usually the brave ones that figured that out first.
She tilted her head to the side curious when she heard male laughter and watched as they reached up to remove the odd looking helmets.
Michael and Warren took off their helmets and grabbed their private bottles of heat from the saddlebags before walking toward the building.
I won that one, Michael said.
You did not, Warren shot back. I had you by at least two inches.
Michael chuckled, In your dreams.
Aurora swung around and flattened herself against the back of the sign before sliding to the hard rooftop. Her heart was beating a hard and fast tempo in her chest to the point that it was almost painful. Thank god he was still alive it looked like the fight with Samuel hadn't fazed him at all. But, what was he doing here? Had he somehow found her?
Her mind flashed back to the man the woman had called Kane his eyes had been the same strange color as her lovers. Was this the home and family of the man from the subway?
Her first instinct told her to run and she almost took that step but curiosity made her stay where she was. She didnt think shed ever see him again in a place this size with so many souls in it. Yet shed ironically found him in the one place Samuel couldnt reach her it was almost funny.
Michael opened the front door and walked in with Warren directly behind him. Warren stopped to take in the interior and nodded his approval.
So, is this were youve been for the last couple days? Warren asked.
So, is this were youve been for the last couple days? Warren asked.
No, Michael shook his head, long story short I made love to a stranger in the subways, was attacked by a jealous demon, and then murdered by my father. He winked at the horrified look on Warrens face. But enough about me, I brought you here so we could talk about Trevor without risking the chance that hes actually listening.
Kane had come out of his room when he heard the unmistakable sound of a pair of motorcycles outside. He entered the bar area just in time to hear Michael confess part of what happened the other night.
You made love to a stranger in the subway? Kane asked stepping up behind them, making Warren flinch. When Michael looked over his shoulder at him, Kane shrugged, What? I could feel you coming seeing as how my blood is inside you right now plus you know I could never resist the hum of a motorcycle.
How did your blood get inside Michael? Tabatha asked making the boys turn toward her.
Found him dead yesterday love had to do something to help him heal, Kane said bluntly.
What? Tabatha and Warren said in unison.
Kane sighed seeing the anger start to rise in Tabathas eyes and figured he might as well give it a shot at defending himself, I told you I was with Michael for a little while.
And you conveniently left out the fact that he was dead, Tabatha insisted as she crossed her arms over her chest.
Nah nah na na nahhhhhh, Michael teased Kane as he walked on toward the bar that was still set up in the huge room.
I knew he wouldnt stay that way, Kane tried again then admitted just for the hell of it, even if I did do a few things out of boredom. He saw Tabathas eyes darken more and quickly decided a change of subject was in order. So Warren, hows that brother of yours?
In need of a bottle of mega-aspirin, Warren said then caught up with Michael at the bar in the middle of the room. Why didnt you call me?