Page 90 of The Catalyst

My heart skips a beat. I really wish it was because he tried to make it so I wouldn’t have to sleep on the floor, but it’s not.

Nigel and Oliver are searching for me. I told Nigel not to, but I knew even then that he would. He has a sick obsession that’s for sure and clearly Oliver is only going along with it because of the person searching being Nigel, nothing more.

He wants to make sure I’m safe? Bullshit. I mean nothing to that psychopath except what I could give him. He had a steady flow of stress-free sex and that was all it was.

Beth:

One, that was very rude of them. :/ Two, you didn’t tell them where I am, did you?

Martin:

I told you I’m good at keeping secrets. However, Nigel may have left bleeding and with a few broken bones.

That worries me, but it’s not Nigel I’m concerned about. I know Martin said he might kick Nigel’s ass, but I thought he was joking to break up some of the tension.

Beth:

Are you okay?

I’ve seen Nigel beat up Martin too many times to blindly think he kicked Nigel’s ass without getting a scratch on him. My intestines twist from the anxious energy swelling around me.

Martin:

Are you worried about me, little rabbit? I’m touched.

I roll my eyes at his antics.

Beth:

Answer the question.

Martin:

Retract your claws. I’m fine. He didn’t get a swing in. Seeing your panties was enough to make all of his fighter training go out the window. I’ve never seen him look so pissed off.

I smile. I’m glad it made Nigel uncomfortable, but there’s still one person’s reaction I have not gotten. I need all the deets.

Beth:

What did Oliver do?

Martin:

Nothing really. He mostly just stood by. He seemed more pissed that I wouldn’t tell him where you were than about your underwear. Why do I get the feeling there should’ve been a more visceral reaction from him?

He didn’t react because he didn’t fucking care. He only acts like he does when he has something to gain.

Beth:

Maybe I’ll tell you that story over a drink while I lick my wounds one day.

Granted, Oliver is his cousin. They’re family. I don’t know how close they are, but they’re on good enough terms that Oliver said he never doubted Martin’s innocence about what happened to those girls that got hurt while around him.

I don’t want to cause any issues for Martin with his cousin.

No response comes through so, I put my phone back in my pocket and hope the day continues to have a positive outlook.

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