Quinn silently proves my point when she reaches out and grabs my hand while holding onto Griff’s, creating a visual that says it all. Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that just because she isn’t as physically strong as us, it doesn’t mean she isn’t tougher in a lot of ways.
“Michelle and Rand will be handed over to the council to determine which consequences they will face. This matter goes far beyond Havenfall Harbor and may only be the tip of the iceberg. I’m confident they will extract any information we didn’t already learn from the pair and sort out anyone else who may be involved.” I don’t intend my words to come out as a threat, but it’s unavoidable.
Our society is governed by laws, just like humans. Our laws are different, and many are working to change some of the older laws packs and clans use to control their people, but in this case, the rules are designed to protect supernaturals and humans.
“The danger to unblooded vampires is real. We need to educate the kids and make sure they know using the drug isn’t harmless and may have consequences we’ve yet to discover. We also shouldn’t assume the threat is only to vampires. Shifters are not without their weaknesses. Lastly, I would also strongly suggest to any of you that made the assumption Quinn was involved just because she’s a human, you evaluate why you were so quick to judge.”
I look around again, fairly confident that by getting rid of Michelle and Rand, we’ve eliminated the physical threat to Quinn at Havenfall. A few people were quick to jump to the wrong conclusion about Quinn’s involvement just because she’s a human, but that’s part of why having her here is so very important. She can show everyone that not all humans are like HERO, and we can prove to her that not all supernaturals are like Michelle and Rand.
“Classes won’t be resuming today. Teachers, take some time to think about how to talk to the kids about this. That’s all we have today. This was meant to inform you so we could move forward, not frighten you.” I glance over at Griff, knowing he would have a different opinion, but he doesn’t voice it. In fact, he’s much more relaxed than he’s been in a while.
Quinn
As the ballroom empties, I turn to face Evan and Griffin and fold my arms over my chest. “I can’t believe you guys went after Michelle and didn’t even tell me, not even when you got back.”
Evan winces a little. “The boy from the park called last night. It wasn’t planned.” I look at Griffin for his response, but he appears completely unrepentant, as if he doesn’t see the issue.
“And you couldn’t have warned me about what was happening today this morning?” I argue.
“You expect me to think about a meeting when you’re crawling on the floor next to me, ass up? I’m lucky to know my own name,” Griffin remarks, slathering on the flattery.
“You expect me to let you off the hook with a little smooth talk?” I counter.
“It’s worth a shot, not to mention it’s the truth.” I roll my eyes, knowing this conversation isn’t going to go anywhere. He won’t see what he did was wrong.
“Tell me what happened,” I insist.
“He told you.” Griffin motions to Evan. “The kid called and told us where to find Michelle, and we went to get her. She didn’t put up a fight. She didn’t even know how to take care of herself,” he sneers. I don’t think he means she didn’t know how to fight, I think he means in the most basic sense.
“She might have tried to run if she knew we planned on handing her over to the council. She thought the worst she had coming was being sent home,” Evan adds.
“What do they have planned for her?”
“They’ll use her in any way they can. Information first, then they might try to send her back to HERO to infiltrate the organization.” Griffin shrugs. “That’s what I would do, but it depends on who she’s more afraid of.”
“Wouldn’t it be better to have her loyalty?” I look between them.
“Loyalty means nothing to someone like Michelle. She’s governed by her greed for power. She probably isn’t worth the time and effort it would take to make sure she wouldn’t flip on them the moment she was back with HERO. I hate calling them that.” Griffin actually rolls his eyes.
I let his words sink in. I don’t like thinking about someone so young making such bad choices that it’s going to affect the rest of her life, or maybe even the length of it, but it happens every day in both of our worlds.
Seeming to sense I’ve heard enough, Evan walks over and wraps his arm around my shoulders. “What would you say to lunch, since our boss gave us the afternoon off?”
“Is food the only thing you think about?” I tease but let him guide me toward the exit.
Evan pretends to think about my question. “I did have this spectacular meal once. It was in the surveillance room. Best thing I ever ate.” He grins down at me.
I jab his side with my elbow. “Oh good, I’m so happy you reminded me to be embarrassed about that now.”
“Why would you be embarrassed about my pasta?” Evan asks, completely serious. My mouth falls open, and now I’m really embarrassed. That is not what I thought he was talking about.
“I’m kidding,” he insists when I look at the ground.
“Not nice, bear,” Griffin chides. “You never joke about eating pussy, especially when it is the best thing you ever tasted.”
“Okay, okay, let’s stop all this talk.”
“Your pussy is one of my favorite topics.” Griffin pulls the door to the cafeteria open and I swear everyone looks in our direction.
“Griffin,” I warn.
“All right.” He leans close to my ear and adds, “I’ll be quiet if you promise I’ll get a taste later.” A nervous bubble of laughter escapes me, I feel like everyone can hear him.
“Like there’s any doubt,” I hiss between my teeth.
“You could always—” I lift my finger and mash it against his lips to keep him from saying the rest. I have a sinking suspicion I know exactly what he’s about to recommend. Not that I’m opposed, I just think sitting on the boss’ face in the lunchroom would be frowned upon.
The end
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