We All Have Our Secrets
Keaton read the file on Andrew. Joe had gotten confirmation that while he wasn’t in the Ring, but the man supported them. Andrew dabbled, which in my mind, made him involved in the Ring. He may not be a full-fledged member, but he helped. That was bad enough.
Similarly to Odette’s mom, Andrew had a string of girlfriends. All usually did something for him. What did Odette’s mom do? Or did she flip the script and get something from him? I turned my phone off, noting I had several missed calls. That was going to be fun to go home to. I put that aside.
When the Silver Blade outfit went on everything at home disappeared. It’s why I enjoyed going out as the Silver Blade when Joe asked me to or I assigned myself. Lisa didn’t exist in this outfit. Nor did my failings or the thought I could die because I was bad at being a Hood member and an Alpha.
I flipped to the next page. Joe wanted Andrew dead because he’d spelled a Hood member in the area who wasn’t even reporting on the man. It looks like the girl was gathering information that wasn’t even that big of a deal.
Duke Corbin had to come with Haley to the Shroud to help her. She couldn’t remember why Andrew spelled her though. I’d get that answer, among others, before I killed him. I knew all about Andrew’s compound.
One thing I knew for certain about myself was that I was excellent at compiling threat assessments. Those were a secret though, so Lisa never knew I did them. Emmett always asked me for them because I was meticulous.
I knew the weak spots of Andrew’s compound and how to get in unnoticed. I also knew the man’s schedule. I’d studied him for months and Andrew was a creature of habit, which worked in my favor. When the plane landed, I was off.
I arrived at Andrew’s ten minutes after I landed. I entered, easily outmaneuvering the guards he had. It was honestly pup’s play. This section had heavy cover from the garden. I picked the lock and was in the house. Andrew would be doing his evening yoga.
I put on my necklace that Aunt Haley gave us Daniels pups.
It ensured spells wouldn’t work on me. Andrew could chant all he wanted, but it would have no effect.
Aunt Haley hated Warlock Warts and Witch Bitches as she said.
I couldn’t help but smile thinking of her.
I might join her on team dark Witch Bitches suck. My mom was already on that team.
I snuck up behind Andrew then cleared my throat. The dead man whirled around and I punched him in the face. I sighed when I realized I’d knocked him unconscious. Channing grumbled, “What a whimp.” No joke. I pulled the punch because I wanted to talk to the dickhead.
I quickly grabbed a chair and tied him to the it. I pulled out a pressure syringe full of adrenaline and mercilessly jabbed it into his thigh. Andrew gasped and looked into my eyes, “So, they sent the Silver Blade to get me.” I nodded.
Andrew smirked, “You should’ve killed me.” I shrugged, “I am going to kill you, which should be obvious to you. I just have questions first.” He began to chant while I rolled my eyes. Channing growled, “KILL HIM!” I was going to. Andrew’s eyes widened when he realized it wasn’t working.
I flicked invisible dirt off my shoulder, “Now, that we’ve gotten that out of the way.
Let’s get to my questions.” Andrew snorted, “I spelled that bitch because she thought she was better than me. I asked her out for weeks, but she didn’t give me the time of the day.
Why does the Hood care about some stuck up bitch? ”
I pulled my blade and cut him across the thigh. I told him, “We care because she is one of us.” Andrew grimaced, “Well, I didn’t know that. Let’s call it even. You broke into my place and you’ve cut me. That’s going to need stitches.”
I snorted, “Let’s not call it even. Who needs a Warlock in this world that can’t handle rejection?
What on earth do you do to the human women who reject you?
Don’t answer that. You’re a predator. Women are not required to go out with you because you ask, you entitled dick.
What did you do to Katie?” Andrew scrunched up his nose, “Her name wasn’t Katie. ”
I leaned forward, “I’m not talking about the Hood woman, I’m talking about Katie. You dated her mother and paid for her apartment. You seemed to think paying for said apartment made you entitled to Katie’s body. Whether she wanted it or not.”
Andrew rolled his eyes at me, “I’ve only paid for one apartment for my girlfriend’s daughter. Her name wasn’t Katie, it was Camilla Day. I have to admit her mother was smart, never introducing me to Camilla.”
“I happened to see her out one day. I was never faithful, but Camilla’s mother didn’t care.
She wanted the connections I had. The woman was stunning, so I did not care that she was using me.
I got to use her body and she was always willing to satisfy me.
She didn’t care that I was with other women. She understood me.”
“God, I miss Serenity Day. She was the perfect woman. Anyway, I was in the market, and I saw the most stunning girl working there. I asked her if she was Camilla Day since her name tag clearly said Camilla.”
“The girl seemed weary but answered she was. She was at work after all. I told her I was her mother’s boyfriend. I tried to be nice. I showed up at Camilla’s work to talk to her. I thought the problem was some boyfriend she had. He looked like a horrible boy, honestly. That’s coming from me too.”
I wanted to grimace knowing this was that Luke dickhead.
Channing snarled, “If this reprobate thought mate’s ex was bad news; Luke has to be somewhat evil.
” My wolf wasn’t wrong. Andrew continued, “Anyway, I tried to be nice for a month, but Camilla was never friendly or thawed towards me. Since I paid for her apartment, I went to the building manager and told him I needed a key.”
Andrew scoffed, “He didn’t want to do it, but I paid for the place. I was hoping Camilla would be in the shower when I got there. Sadly, she was drying her hair. When our eyes met, I was mesmerized then she screamed in surprise.”
“I told her it was time for her to pay. Camilla actually asked for what, and I told her that I paid for her to live there. It was obvious the girl owed me. Serenity was a worldly woman, but her daughter was incredibly naive.”
“Camilla made the mistake of throwing the hair dryer at me. It actually hit me and she charged past me. I fell but grabbed her ankle as she ran by. Camilla fell and hit her head on the bed. It started bleeding. The girl was making quite the racket screaming.”
“I told her to shut up and threw the hair dryer. I meant for it to hit beside her head, but it hit her in the face. I think it broke her nose. Camilla kicked me in the family jewels and went out the damn window. I chased after her when I gathered myself, but the damn building manager got in my way. By the time I got outside, I couldn’t find her. ”
I was radiating fury while Channing snarled in my head. That didn’t stop Andrew from continuing his story, “After an hour, I gave up on finding Camilla. I still don’t know how she ran away so fast. I don’t know what her and her mother are; however, I know her mother isn’t a fast runner.”
“I tried to take Serenity on my morning run once. It was like watching a fish out of water. She can swim laps around me in the pool but running yeesh. I gave Serenity credit for trying. So, Camilla’s dad must be a track star or something.”
“When I got back to my apartment Serenity was furious. I don’t know how she even knew what happened. It’s not like Camilla could contact her since Serenity didn’t allow Camilla to have a phone. I told her that was unsafe for a young girl.”
I snorted, “You realize the irony there being she wasn’t safe FROM YOU!” Andrew shrugged, “Camilla is a stunning girl. Trust me, she needed a phone. All kids her age have phones. Her mom wouldn’t even get her an old phone without the internet. She was trying to keep her na?ve to the world.”
Andrew admitted, “It wasn’t hard to figure out Camilla didn’t know about the Supernatural world as her mother clearly did. As did Camilla’s boyfriend. The girl herself had no idea though. Her mom threatened me with the police. That was when I realized I had the upper hand.”
I asked, “What on earth are you talking about?” Andrew smirked, “Serenity didn’t threaten me with the Supernatural Council for going after an underage girl who was her daughter. Any Supernatural mother should’ve threatened me with that.” I hated to admit it but he was right, she should’ve.
Andrew told me, “So, I told her Serenity could leave and vanish or bring her daughter to me and stay around. I told her that if I ever saw Camilla again, I’d make her mine, and there would be nothing Serenity could do about it. She got pale and…”
I roared in anger and began making cuts all over him with my blade. I slammed him against the wall by the throat. It cracked and the chair fell apart. I growled, “SHE. IS. MINE!” Andrew gasped, “I obviously didn’t know that.” I’d contained my anger throughout his story, but now I unleashed it.
I threw him to the opposite wall, but before he could do anything else I was on him. I beat the living shit out of him before I drove my sword into him. I knew several of his guards would be coming since I’d made a lot of noise. I made quick work of the six men that came for me.
Channing snorted. I’d ask my wolf later what that was about. I left the compound the same way I entered it, making quick tracks back to the plane. I looked at the clock admitting it had taken longer than I thought.
To be fair, the dickhead pissed me off. Andrew hurt my mate and wanted to take her from me!
Channing growled, “Now that we have left, I just have to say WHAT AN ASS! I almost ripped his throat out, I really wanted to. Also, you realize that you just killed seven men, easily. You were never in danger, yet you thought you were bad at being a Hood member with a moniker.”