Page 6 of Red Moon Secrets
"Your mother will be staying with me until we get this imposter situation sorted out. There's no place safer for her," Drackus says while placing a protective hand on her shoulder.
It's odd to see them so at ease with each other.
"What about Cruella... er... I mean... Amari?"
He lets a laugh escape, and Mom stifles a laugh of her own. Drackus just smiles as he answers.
"I only ever got close to Amari so I could get close to Gage. With your mother staying here, I went ahead and cut ties toCruella."
Mom's haughty grin intrigues me a bit. I don't say anything else, though. Instead, I turn on my heel to head up to the room that once felt so much like a place of refuge.
My phone rings in my hand, and I roll my eyes when I see Kane's name. It's time I end things with him the way I just did with Gage. I'm sick of his baggage, just like I'm sick of Gage's deceit.
"Hello."
"Fuck, Alyssa. I've been calling nonstop. Where are you?" Kane scolds, making me cringe a little from his harsh tone.
"I'm with Drackus right now. Kane, I know you say you're not supposed to be with Amy, but I think we both know—"
"You don't know a damn thing, Alyssa. Go ahead and believe them if you want to. I'm tired of defending myself to you and everyone else. Amy needs me, but I sure as hell don't need her. The second she gets her shit under control, I'm leaving my whole damn coven. Zee's coming with me. Deke, Sierra, and Amy can live happily ever after for all I care."
I'm obviously taken aback by this. He's so close to Deke and Sierra. They've been together longer than he and Zee.
"I'm sorry, but I think you're wrong. Lycans and night stalkers have been tied for centuries. I've never seen the bond myself, but Drackus has. He knows the two of you are meant to be together."
The disgruntled groan he releases curses me more than words. "Whatever, Alyssa. I just wanted to know you were safe. You know how to reach me if Castine makes a move. Tonight's the red moon, so stay inside, please."
I forgot about the red moon. Mortals can't see it, but immortals can. It's the night the savage creatures of our world lose it a little. Well, more than a little.
"I'm sure Amy will definitely need you tonight," I sardonically release.
"Thanks for reminding me. Any more stabs you feel like taking, or should I let you go now?"
I wince, realizing how cold he can be when he's mad. I don't want us to go back to that place. We'll still have to see each other with Castine on the loose.
"Yeah," I huff with a clipped tone, hanging up directly after.
I stare at the phone, and I do as I always do after hanging up. Waving my hand over it, I listen in.
"Fuck!" Kane spews before something in the room crashes.
I can only assume he just lost his temper and threw something. Then I hear Zee's voice.
"That good, eh?"
"She's fucking impossible. One second she's mine, the next she's his. I'm sick of this shit."
"Then let her go," Zee says too casually.
"I wish I could. I love her. Apparently being in love makes you bat-shit crazy." He takes a steadying breath, giving my heart enough time to react and flutter, betraying me with an emotion I shouldn't feel for someone I can't have. "Make sure Amy's cage is reinforced tonight. I don't want to risk her breaking free, and I don't want to help her if I don't have to. The sooner she gets it under control, the better. I'm ready to get the hell away from her and our supposed destiny."
Sierra's voice interjects suddenly, seeming to surprise both of the night stalkers, given their sharp intakes of air.
"You can leave, but it won't change anything. You'll come back for her one day, Kane. You'll love her the way you're supposed to."
"I wish you'd get it out of your mother-fucking head that I'm going to be with her, because I'm not. Damn it, Sierra. I'm leaving because of this shit. I've come to hate Amy over all of this. I've come to hate you, too."
She whimpers, and I immediately feel a little sorry for her. I know how deep Kane can cut with his harsh words, but I almost understand his anger.
"You don't mean that," she whines.
"I do mean that. I mean it enough that I've already bought a house in Edgebrook."
"Edgebrook?" she scoffs. "Why? So you can stalk your witch a little better?"
I wait in silence, holding my breath after hearing the revelation. I keep waiting, only to realize the conversation has been cut short. Damn it.
I feel dizzy all of the sudden, like something's happening, but I don't know what. Lying down, I close my eyes on the spinning room. Maybe I'll feel better after some sleep.
