Jill reached over, grabbing a punching mitt, and threw it, slamming him in the back of the head. When he turned to glare at her rubbing his head, she simply smiled, put her earphones in and then laid back. She didn’t want to watch Slade walk from the back with a satisfied look on his face, so she just lay there jamming, letting her mind try to figure out what Adam was up to. Glancing at her watch again, she noticed a shadow falling over her.
Sloan stood over her, his mouth moving. Taking her earphones out again, she turned her iPod down. “What?”
“I hate those fucking things because I always have to repeat myself,” Sloan growled. “Get back there and feed so we can get this meeting going.”
Jill stood, glancing around, and was surprised to see Slade already out talking to Damon and Sid. Hell, did she fall asleep? Glancing at the clock, she frowned because only about ten minutes or so had passed since Slade went in the back with the bimbo.
Nodding, Jill tossed her stuff off the mat and then headed toward the back. Steve was just walking out as Jill was walking in; he wore a disappointed frown. “Ah, what happened, Stevie? Didn’t get your after-meal blow job?” Jill teased as they passed.
“Shut up,” Steve glared, and then pouted. “And no, as a matter of fact, I didn’t.”
Jill laughed when Steve grinned at her. “Poor thing, but at least you’re safe from some horrible disease for a while.”
“You’re so damn mean,” Steve accused. “My whole day has been ruined. Where’s the sympathy?”
Rolling her eyes, she walked into the back, spotting Alice and the other woman leaning against the counter. Figuring she would try a new approach and be nice to Alice, Jill plastered on a nice smile. “Hi Alice.” Then she nodded to the other woman.
“That her?” The tall woman with curly blonde hair eyed Jill up and down.
“Yes, that’s her.” Alice pushed away from the counter, walking toward Jill. “Disgusting isn’t it? I personally think all half-breeds need to be exterminated.”
Jill stood still as Alice walked around her. She kept repeating to herself ‘keep your cool’. If things went bad with this, Sloan would kick her ass to the curb. She’d been warned.
Alice laughed. “Although Steve could be my little slave, so he does have some purpose for a half-breed. All I have to do is give his cock a little attention and he’s all mine. And I can’t forget Adam, who is hung like a horse and gets a hard-on every time he feeds, but will only let me blow him. His love for his little human is sweet, and he doesn’t want to cheat on her by fucking me, but he is always anxious to stick that big cock in my mouth.” Alice stopped in front of Jill, staring into her mismatched eyes. “Men are funny, aren’t they, breed? Thinking sticking it in one hole over the other isn’t cheating.”
“You’re disgusting,” Jill didn’t blink, just stood staring.
The only indication that Alice heard her was the flare of anger in her eyes. “So then that leaves you.” Alice tapped a finger to her red painted lips. “And honestly, you have no use whatsoever to anybody. Just a waste of space.”
“What is your problem?” Jill asked, still in control, but she felt it slipping, fast.
“My problem, you stupid little freak of nature, is you and those other bitches coming in here thinking you’re better than me.” Alice, who was, in truth, very beautiful, turned ugly in the blink of an eye. Jealously and rage turned her beauty into something so ugly it was hideous. “I have been taking care of these Warriors for a hundred years. I’ve been used for my blood and fucked by every one of them, but what do I have to show for it? Nothing. Except watching no-good, low-life bitches come in here stealing them away from me…from us.”
“Being a blood donor is a choice,” Jill reminded her. “You aren’t forced to do it, and if you decide to stop, you are taken care of by the Council for your years of service. I’m sorry, but I have no sympathy for the choices you’ve made. Being a blood donor was your choice, as is being a Warrior whore.”
“Oh, no she didn’t.” The blonde chick took a step forward, but stopped when Alice held up her hand.
“Listen, and listen good, you half-breed piece of shit.” Alice leaned in close to her face. “You may think I’m a whore, but when those Warriors out there need a shoulder, I’m here for them and they talk.”
Jill again repeated to herself to stay cool, but with Alice in her space, she was finding it really hard to keep calm. She had space issues, and this bitch was too close.
“And do you know what they say?” Alice’s eyes opened wide as if she was ready to tell a secret. “As a matter of fact, after giving your fellow half-breed Steve a good cock sucking, he told me a few secrets.”
“And I repeat. You’re disgusting.” Jill took a step back knowing she had to get her space back. “Stay out of my space, Alice. I’m here to feed, not listen to your pitiful life of blowing my fellow Warriors,” Jill warned.
Alice ignored her, stepping closer. “One secret is how you are panting after our new doctor.” Alice watched closely for any reaction. “Well, we had a talk, me and the sexy doctor.”
A film of rage travelled over Jill’s vision; she fought it back, clamping her mouth shut.
“He feels bad for you. He’s such a nice man.” Alice gave her a look of pity. “But he’s embarrassed about how you are always staring at him.”
Jill crossed her arms to keep from strangling the redheaded bitch. She could keep control. She had the power to do that, and dammit, she was going to.
“After he pulled out of me and we lay together, he thanked me for being a woman who didn’t play little girl games.” Alice smiled as if enjoying the memory. “He also asked as a favor to him to feed you, so he didn’t have to again.”
Hurt slammed into Jill hearing those last words. The film of rage slammed across her eyes. “Fuck it!” Jill growled, punching out at Alice, who moved just in time.
“Oh, did I make you mad?” Alice mocked, her laughter echoing around the room.
With a speed that surprised Alice, Jill tackled her with such force they both went through the wall. They rolled out onto the mat area. Jill landed on top of Alice, pounding her head into the floor while holding onto her red hair. Alice got a punch in, sending Jill off her. Jill rolled, but before she could make it to Alice, she was picked up and carried away like a sack of potatoes.
She felt a jolt then she was crashing to the ground, rolling to her back ready for an attack. She saw Alice on Damon’s back trying to get to her, and Sid trying to pry Alice off Damon’s back.
“How dare you!” Alice screamed, her red hair sticking out with her makeup smeared making her look like something out of a horror movie. Her fangs snapped at Jill. “You’re nothing! Do you hear me, half-breed? You are nothing!”
Jill went for her, but Slade gripped her around the waist. “Stop!” He jerked her a little to get her attention.
“Get off me!” Jill fought him with everything she had, but he was too strong.
Sid had finally got Alice off Damon and was holding her.
Sloan looked at the hole in the wall then at Jill. “Get to my office now!”
“I want her out of here,” Alice threatened as she tried to get to Jill again. “I mean it. I won’t service anyone else here if she is not thrown out.”
“Good!” Jill shouted. “Maybe they can get someone clean in here, so the guys don’t have to worry about their dicks falling off, you nasty bitch.”
“I swear to God, I’m going to kill you.” Alice hissed, flaying her arms and legs, trying to get loose from Sid.
“Can we just let them go at it and get it over with?” Sid asked, avoiding an elbow heading toward his face. “I haven’t seen a good chick fight in a while.”
Sloan lost it. He picked up a stool, throwing it against the wall next to the large hole. “I said shut the fuck up!” He pointed to Jill. “Go! Now!”
With one last glare at Alice, Jill pulled loose from Slade. When he went to follow her, Jill turned and pushed him bac
k. “Stay away from me!”
“Alice, you are done here.” Sloan had turned his attention to Alice and her friend who stood wide-eyed.
“What?” Alice screeched, making each Warrior grimaced. “Are you fucking serious?”
“I’m more than serious,” Sloan growled. “I’ve had more than enough reports on you, but because you have been with us so long, I’ve made exceptions on your behalf, but not anymore. You are released from your duties, and I will make recommendations against you being taken on by other Warrior Departments.”
Alice smoothed her hair down then straightened her clothes. “You will regret this,” she warned Sloan.
“I doubt that.” Sloan didn’t take the bait. He just stepped aside. “Get out.”
Jill headed out and down the side of the warehouse. She didn’t have a damn car, so she was going to have to walk to the compound, which probably was best. Give her time to cool her temper off a little. The bitch’s words kept replaying in her head and she didn’t want to believe it. She didn’t want to believe Slade would talk about her to that bitch, but it seemed he had, and that broke her heart.
Hearing footsteps rushing her from behind, Jill turned just in time to be grabbed by the throat and picked up off her feet.
“You think you won, you bitch?” Alice squeezed Jill’s throat tighter. “Grab her arms.” Alice ordered her friend who did what she asked.
Darkness edged Jill’s vision, but she still fought with everything she had, and just as her eyes started to fade, she heard the click of a gun.
“Let her go. Now,” Lana held the gun to the back of Alice’s head.
Jill felt the hold loosen on both her neck and arms. She tried to warn Lana.
“You’re human?” Alice hissed after sniffing the air. “Another pathetic human.”
“With an attitude that matches my gun and silver bullets.” Lana’s voice was serious and to the point. “Now, let her go.”
“Gladly.” Alice’s smile was evil.
As if in slow motion, Jill felt Alice let go as she raised her hand speeding toward Lana, who Jill knew couldn’t take a hit from a vampire. Anger so deep enveloped her body and soul.
“No!” Jill screamed, her hand shooting up at Alice. Without one touch, Alice was flung against the side of the building, held by an invisible force from Jill’s hand, which was aimed toward Alice.
Everyone had rushed outside at the screaming.
“Put me down, you fucking freak!” Alice screamed.
Shocked, Jill pulled her hand back against her chest and watched with everyone else as Alice hit the ground hard.
Popping up quickly, Alice growled and screeched at the same time as she started to run toward Jill.
“Freeze!” Lana raised her gun. “Don’t even think about it.”
“Lana, no!” Sid yelled running up, but knew he was going to be too late.
“Fuck you, human!” Alice’s laugh was crazy as she lunged again toward Lana, but Jill threw her hand out, this time sending Alice tumbling across the parking lot.
Jill was pissed and it showed in her every move. She held her hand out, holding Alice down. She didn’t know how the hell she was doing it or how long it would last, but she was done with Alice’s crap, and it was going to stop now.
When Alice’s friend started to rush her, Jill looked her way with a snap of her head. “I have two hands, and I will nail you to the wall if you come one step closer,” she warned her even though she didn’t know if she could or not.
“Let me up,” Alice hissed, but some of the fire had gone out of her.
“I’m going to let you up, but if you try one more thing, I am going to twist you into a knot with my bare hands,” Jill growled down at her then dropped her hand.
Alice stood up with as much dignity as she could. “You better watch your back, bitch.”
Jill didn’t reply, but she did flick her wrist, making Alice jump, before walking quickly to her car, her friend running after her. Once they left the parking lot, Jill looked down at her hands amazed. Turning around, she found everyone looking at her.
“Well, that was new.” She lifted her hand and was shocked when everyone hit the ground like she was aiming a gun.
Chapter 13
“Put that thing away.” Sid placed his body in front of Lana. Once Jill dropped her hand, he stood helping Lana up. “Hot damn, what the hell was that?”
“I don’t know?” Jill stood looking as confused as they were.
“That was freaking awesome.” Steve threw up his hand, aiming toward Damon.
“If I even feel a breeze, I will kick your ass,” Damon warned Steve with a growl.
Steve pulled his hand back so fast he smacked himself in the face. “Sorry.”
Sid walked up to Jill. “You okay?”
“Yeah, I think so.” Jill’s eyes were wide and a little frightened.
“You better let Doc check you over.” Sid wrapped his arm around her shoulder. “You look pretty shaken up.”
Slade was already there by her side, but he had been silent, just watching and taking everything in.
“No, I’m fine.” Jill didn’t look at any of them, her hands shaking uncontrollably. “I just need to…”
Lana walked up, grabbing Jill’s hand. “She needs a minute, boys.”
Sid watched as Lana took control of the situation, leading Jill inside. “Looks like our Jill has grown up and come into her powers before our very eyes.”
“She needs to learn how to control it,” Sloan frowned. “I’ll call around and see if I can find anyone who has the same power that can help her.”
“That won’t be necessary.” Slade, who had been quiet to this point, spoke up. With a curse, he threw up his hand aiming it toward the dumpster at the end of the parking lot. Within seconds, it lifted and moved a few feet before banging to the ground, all under his complete control.
“Damn, you’re like Carrie on steroids.” Sid looked impressed.
“What the fuck are you talking about?” Sloan glared at Sid.
Steve stepped up, excitement on his young face. “Dude, I thought the same exact thing when Jill did that to Alice.” Steve looked at Sloan. “The movie Carrie. Stephen King….Carrie. When she goes crazy and kills all those people at the prom. But she didn’t use her hand; she just gave this intense stare, and BAM, they were thrown all over the place.”
They all watched Steve as he tried to duplicate the parts in the movie. No one found it humorous other than Sid who stood, arms crossed, and grinning.
“She could even control things like a fire hose and electrical cords. Hey, you think Jill can control things like that with her hand? Make anything her weapon.” Steve’s mouth was going a hundred miles-an-hour, but stopped at the look Sloan was giving him. “Guess you didn’t see the movie.”
“No, I didn’t see the fucking movie,” Sloan growled. “And I suggest you stop hanging out with Sid.”
Sid ignored the jab, his stare going to Slade. “Well, hell, bro, guess you and Jill are a match made in heaven.” Sid’s grin grew larger. “You can make beautiful holes in the wall together as well as skip a moving crew when you buy your first house together, save a few bucks.”
“Shut the fuck up, Sid,” Slade growled, walking away toward the warehouse.
“Ah, and there it is,” Sid sighed, closing his eyes. “Music to my ears.”
“Why do I even keep you around?” Sloan growled, actually rolling his eyes.
“Because I lighten the place up.” Sid headed toward where Jill and Lana disappeared. “I put smiles on the faces of Warriors, and deep down in your secret place, you love me, boss.”
Sloan glared at Damon, who had a grin on his face. “What the fuck are you grinning about?” Sloan’s face was frozen with frustration. “Don’t you have someone’s head to remove or something? Jesus, if I have to deal with any more shit, it might be mine you decapitate with my wishes.”
“Just let me know, boss,” Damon tossed out a rare teasing whe
n Sloan walked away. “Always happy to help a friend in need.”
Sid, who was just opening the door to the warehouse, laughed loudly hearing the whole exchange. “Nice, Damon,” Sid called out. “I’m going to get that stick out of your ass one day.”
“Fuck you, Sid,” Damon growled.
“Fuck you too, brother.” Sid nodded as he disappeared inside.
******
As soon as Lana and Jill walked into the warehouse, Jill lost it. Tears and hard sobs wracked her body. Lana looked around not knowing where to go. “Come on.” Lana looked back at the door. “Where’s the bathroom?”
Jill headed toward the opposite end of the warehouse with Lana following. After entering a large bathroom with showers, Lana walked over, and turned on the faucet.
“Here, splash some cold water on your face.” As Jill splashed her face, Lana rubbed her back. “Scared you a little, didn’t it?”
Jill raised up, looking at herself in the mirror. “Terrified me.”
“So, obviously that was the first time you’ve ever done that.” When Jill nodded, she turned the faucet off and looked at Lana through the mirror. Lana smiled in understanding. “You know, the first time a dead person contacted me, it scared me so bad I peed my pants.”
“You did not,” Jill snorted, wiping her face.
“True story.” Lana crossed her heart. “Though I was only six-years-old; still it scared me to death. Whenever it happened, I would run and try to hide, but they always found me. No matter what I did, they would find me. I never said a word to anyone. But then when my grandfather died I was at his funeral, I walked up to the casket and he looked like he was just sleeping like he always did in his big chair at home. So I reached out to try to wake him up, just to make sure.”
“What happened?” Jill had calmed down; her tears stopped.
“I relived his last moments of life.” Lana gave Jill a sad smile. “Most of my family thought I was nuts because here I was holding onto my dead grandfather’s hand, staring up at the ceiling in a weird trance. My mom wouldn’t let anyone touch me and the whole funeral was put on hold until I came out of it. I was seven when that happened.”
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