Page 87 of Wicked Allure
“The traitor. He’s in league with the lycans. But don’t worry, miere. We’ll take care of everything.” Dru didn’t like the fear that emanated from her mate. If she could kill those lycans who’d dared attack the vehicle again, she would. Their death should have been long, drawn-out, and painful.
“We have a problem, General,” Orenda murmured.
Dru’s gaze flew to where she’d left Solomon’s body.
He was gone.
The only evidence that he’d been there was the pool of blood that remained on the concrete sidewalk.
A curse escaped Dru’s lips. He couldn’t have gone far. Her attention was snatched away by the arrival of large military vehicles. Soldiers poured out of them. Postmaster Alexander was amongst them. Dru tugged Tomesha behind her and stalked toward the male.
“General. We came as soon as we heard,” he announced.
He and his warriors were dressed for battle. She released Tomesha’s hand just as she arrived in front of him. She flew forward, slamming him against the armored truck. Silence fell around them. She didn’t care who watched. The postmaster was in charge of the local base, and it was his responsibility to be the first line of defense for the townspeople.
“This is the second time me and my men have been attacked by lycans,” she growled.
His eyes were wide, panic-stricken, and they met hers. Those damn lycans had been after Tomesha. She tightened her hold on him, his feet lifting from the ground.
“How would I have known?” he wheezed.
“It’s your job to know. It’s your job to protect this town. It’s your job to ensure we have top-notch warriors who’d have detected the lycans before they even made it to town,” Dru roared. She shoved him away before she did something she’d later regret. She took a few steps away from him and turned back to glare at him. “This town is to be on lockdown. No one in. No one out unless they’re vampire military.”
“Yes, General.” He righted himself and stood to his full height.
Dru despised incompetence, and right now, this post was revealing its weakness. The base was designed to be a command center for all of the vampire military operations to put in security measures to not only protect but to deter their potential enemies.
“Your ineptitude at ensuring this town and the surrounding areas are protected will be reported to the princess.” Dru strode over and stood toe to toe with him. She flashed her fangs. “Maybe it’s time we choose someone else who’d be more effective in this role than you.”
His audible swallow was the only response. She flicked a gaze at Tomesha who silently stood by watching the interaction. She had to get her out of here, but she couldn’t leave. This wasn’t a safe area for her. Dru turned back to the postmaster.
“My mate came under attack. I want her secured at the base. Are you able to do that?” Dru asked.
“Of course, General. I assure you that she will be secure on the base. No lycans or enemies will infiltrate the facility,” he vowed.
“If any harm comes to her, it will be your head.” This was a promise that she’d fulfill. She motioned for Tomesha to come to her side. She turned to her and rested her hands on her shoulders. “You’re going to the base where they’ll keep you safe.”
“What about you? Are you going to go after that vampire?” Tomesha asked
“My mission is not complete. Go to the base. I’ll come collect you when I return.” Dru pressed a kiss to her forehead. Once she returned, she’d claim her. Nothing would keep her from Tomesha’s side.
“Please be careful. You have to come back to me.” Large tears teetered on Tomesha’s eyelids.
Dru’s heart swelled with emotion at the sight of them. This was new for her, and at that moment she knew that she’d do everything in her power to not let her down. Dru caressed Tomesha’s soft skin on her cheek. She’d already memorized every facet of this woman’s face. This was the person she was to spend her entire life with, and she couldn’t wait for their forever to start.
But first, she had a vampire to kill.
“Believe me when I say that nothing will keep me from you. Now go, so I can concentrate.”
Alexander’s men had succeeded in locking the town down swiftly. Not a soul could be found on the streets. Dru and her warriors were on the hunt for the wounded traitor. Dru followed the small trail of blood until it disappeared.
His body was starting to heal.
She separated from her men to allow them to cover more ground. She wouldn’t need anyone with her. She’d grabbed a communicator where she could stay in touch with Orenda and the others. The quicker they found the traitor, the sooner she could return to Tomesha. Having her guarded in the most secure place in the town allowed her to focus on the mission at hand.
With the town on lockdown, it was too quiet. Eerily so, but it allowed Dru to hear everything with her enhanced senses. The sky darkened as another set of thunderous clouds rolled in. The scent of rain reached her. Soon those angry clouds would open up and unleash the impending storm.
Dru moved through the silence like smoke—swift and soundless. She was a deadly vampire on the hunt. The former right hand of the king continued to underestimate her, but she’d prove that he was no longer the regarded warrior he once was. He’d feel the edge of her blade again.
