Page 78 of Protected in Darkness
“Believe it or not, a friend,” he muttered under his breath as he eased into the front seat, snatching his phone.
When Oliver thought he’d be funny, shoving the passenger seat forward in an attempt to jump to freedom, Reidar put a big fist into the chair, throwing him back. The power he wielded surprised the human because he flopped back with a grunt.
“What the hell do you want from me?” Oliver groaned.
“Technically, nothing. Now shut up.”
“Fuck you.”
The human got brave then, his hands coming around Reidar’s seat and settling on his throat. He chuckled, then snapped his fingers, which resulted in the male being hog-tied on his belly.
“Now just lay there and be a good little boy till I tell you otherwise.”
With the miles increasing between him and Obsidian, Reidar knew he couldn’t wait around, so he shot a message to Gerran, instructing the angel to meet him. He appeared a few minutes later, a wide grin on his face as he stared at Reidar through the windshield. When he climbed into the passenger seat, his gaze instantly swung to the cargo in the backseat.
“Trussed him up, did you?”
“Figured it was easier than knocking him out. At least until I know what we’re up against.”
The human mumbled through the tape covering his mouth. With a snap of his fingers, Reidar silenced him.
Gerran barked a laugh, then retrieved his phone when it buzzed in his pocket.
Throwing the car in first, Reidar peeled out of the parking lot. It took some bold moves, but he managed to weave through the traffic aiming for the highway out of town.
“Taayin says they’re settled. The mansion’s secure.”
“Tell him to send a message to the brothers,” Reidar instructed. “Let them know we’re relocating.”
Gerran’s fingers flew over the letters on his screen as he tapped out the text.
Focusing his attention on the traffic, Reidar steered them through the streets of Vegas. By the time he hit the highway, he was wound tight as a bow. It took effort to relax, but he finally managed.
“Alden said there’s been another death at the casino,” Gerran stated. “Police are claiming it’s a heart attack. Human female. Died in her hotel room. Think it’s a coincidence?”
Reidar didn’t believe in coincidence, and knowing Perfidious was on the loose, there was no doubt in Reidar’s mind that the demon was laying waste to humans simply because he could.
Before he could respond, his cell phone rang. Reidar hit the button to take the call through the Bluetooth.
“It’s Asmia,” the Fae said when he answered. “I wanted to give you an update. I just heard about the death at the hotel. I actually met that woman tonight.”
“At the casino?” He knew she’d been there anticipating Penelope’s arrival before the shit had hit the fan at Penelope’s apartment.
“Yes. Played blackjack with her. And a male. He … uh… I think it was Perfidious.”
Reidar glanced over at Gerran briefly.
“He was cloaked, Reidar. I had no idea who he was. But he left with the female. Now she’s dead.”
Not sure what to do with that information, Reidar thanked Asmia and ended the call.
“So, what’s the plan?” Gerran asked as he settled back against the seat. “We gonna drive straight through?”
“Obsidian said he’d shoot us his coordinates. Even pushing it, we’ll never hit Darkness before daybreak. Have to hole up somewhere for the day.”
Gerran grunted. “Kick my chair one more time, little human, and I’ll strap your ass to the roof.”
Reidar chuckled. “Maybe we should fill him in on what’s going on.”
