Page 77 of Those That Are Lost
What have we just gotten ourselves into?
CHAPTER 31
AURORA
We end up having to wait four days before we can try step one of our plan. After we’d let him and Henry in on our plans, Antares had gone scouting in the city. Unfortunately, he’d come back with a hiccup. The two males from the Froan pack who had been here in the city, had left. We’d had to wait until word reached us that more had arrived.
The tiny flat, whilst perfectly comfortable and lovely, was starting to feel claustrophobic with all of us squashed into the space. I’d at least found time to read, and Henry’s library was a cornucopia of fantasy, romance, and the latest debate within the historical sphere.
“We’re out of blood again,” Ty informs us as he hands me a glass with a few mouthfuls in it, having already drunk some himself. Cold blood definitely wasn’t as good as having the wolves on tap for weeks, but I drink it gratefully.
Antares comes out of Henry’s room, where he’d been changing into what he’d called his heist outfit, and does a little twirl. For whom I’m not sure, but I can’t help but look. He’s wearing skintight shiny leather trousers with army style black boots. A chunky knit, khaki jumper hangs off his litheframe, his left collarbone exposed by the wide neckline, and a gold chain visible around his neck. My hand automatically goes to my clavicles where my dad’s wedding ring used to hang before I lost it at the Froan Pack’s ranch.
Antares has let his hair down, the dreadlocks falling over the right side of his head, reaching just below his shoulder. He’s also adorned his eyes in some smoky black liner. It really is overkill for our venture, but I have to admit he looks good.
Ty slips his long trench coat on and raises the collar. The move makes his curls drop across his forehead, the ringlets still damp from a shower. The black shirt and jeans underneath look tailored to perfection. My body heat rises as I take in the wonder that is my mate’s body.
‘Later, Red.’His voice purrs through the bond as he flashes me one of his mind melting smiles.
‘I’ll hold you to it.’I put the drained glass on the worktop as I quickly scoot into our room. I’m dressed in a cute casual navy dress. The sleeves and bodice clinging to my curves like silk and the skirt floating out around my thighs. It's loose enough to not restrict my movement should I need it. Black tights, boots, and a leather jacket finish my ensemble, but I need to pull a glamour up as an extra precaution. We’re going out in public for the first time, a calculated risk we need to take if we want to enact our plan.
Ty’s eyebrows shoot straight up and he chokes on air as I return to the main room. I’ve darkened my skin considerably, shrunk my curves and turned my hair black. I hook some of it back to show the pointed tips of my elongated ears.
“Really?” Ty shakes his head. Over the last few days, I know he’s been warming to Antares, so I may be doing this to mess with him a little.
“What? It provides a cover story,” I say incredulously.
“Well, well. They say imitation is the best form of flattery.I like it.” Antares grins at me before laying an arm around my shoulders. “What d’you think? We look good together, no?”
I know he says it to purposefully wind up my mate, and it works spectacularly. Ty flashes his fangs at the male currently clinging to my side.
“Relax you possessive idiot, she looks more like his twin, not his mate,” Henry says, putting his hand on Ty’s bicep before he can launch at Antares.
“Yeah, that’s what I meant,” Antares voice drips in sarcasm. “What else would you think?” His lips pull into a shit-eating grin.
“You’ll pay for this later, Red,” Ty whispers low in my ear as I pass him to exit Henry’s apartment. It sends shivers down my spine.
“Can’t wait.” I flash him a smile over my shoulder.
“Do it quietly. I’ve heard enough of you two fucking already,” Henry says as he locks up. I shoot a scathing look at Ty. He’d told me Henry’s walls had been reinforced for supernatural hearing. My face flushes, thankful my dark skin will hide the crimson.
‘Oops.’My mate sends through the bond, looking down at me. I narrow my eyes further and shake my head.
He takes my hand as we descend the stairs, kissing my knuckles. I can’t stay mad at him but tell him sternly that we will be being quieter from now on.
Antares is practically bouncing and Henry stiffens as we hit the street. Ty immediately steps into concentration mode, going on high alert as well, pulling me close.
It takes us a while to navigate the city as we avoid all major routes and stick to the quieter side alleys. It's already dark out but it's not late, the winter clinging on. The city is a buzz of people finishing work and travelling home, heading to restaurants for dinner, or bars for drinks. There’s also a fair few clad in workout gear, either out for a run on the streets or heading to the gym. It's chaotic and busy. Ty keeps his hand to the small of my back and I stay glued to his side.
When Antares stops us at a rear entrance to the Plaza Hotel, I look between mycompanions, confused by the fancy as fuck location.
“Are you sure this is it?” Henry asks, clearly matching my feelings.
“Yes, come on. The doorman takes a sneaky break to bang one of the waitresses around this time every night, we have minutes to get inside.”
“Surely, Adicious wouldn’t spring for this. The ranch was practically falling down.” I know I didn’t see much of it, but I remember taking in the battered walls and scuffed and worn floors.
“He likes to show off in front of others.” Ty’s face is set in a grim line.
