A Level of Vanity

Pinakabagong kabanata

• A Hidden Truth   Slapped the Stupid Out of Him

  [Jaxon]I held my face as I sat back up. She hit me so hard I’d fallen over. The impact had stunned me for a few moments. That didn’t make sense. She’d kissed me back. I could still taste the sweet mint undertones of her mouth. Why did she hit me?“You done tryin’ to eat my sister, Mr. Zombie?” Teddy asked in a laughing tone.Turning to look at him, I could see Trace trying to hide his grin behind his hand. It dawned on me. She’d remembered we were being watched. Damn it. I hadn’t been able to control myself once Remy pushed my mouth onto

• A Hidden Truth   Remy's Ninja Moves

  [Juniper]After some time, there was a buzz in the entry. It was the gate bell. I went to answer it since the boys were now drawing out sailing patterns and battle plans for when Remy’s boats attacked others.“Hello?” I called out through the intercom.“This is Sheriff Ramirez. I need to come see Mrs. Merritt.” Came the reply.“Yes, sir. Just one moment while the gate opens. You can park in front of the house. I’ll get my mother.” I hit the open button for the gate and turned to

• A Hidden Truth   Promise

  [Juniper]When we got home, I excused myself to my room. It was about four in the afternoon. Supper would be served at seven and cake at eight-thirty. Only six and a half hours until I had to fulfill my promise to Hank. The only word I’d had from Teddy, was a text telling me to call when I was home. I truly hoped it was because they had something.Laying out on my bed, I hit his contact and waited for him to pick up.“Juni-bug. You okay? I heard a rumor.” He said as soon as he answered.&l

• A Hidden Truth   An Easier Prospect

  [Jaxon]When Tammy was finally calm, sitting in a chair with her girlfriend in her arms, Teddy explained she was in MMA and had at least one black belt in martial arts. Unlike most ‘only sister with three brothers’ stories, Tammy learned to fight before they did and she was the oldest, so she taught them.We were explaining our ideas to them when there was a knock in the other room. Reg went and answered the door. It was Red. He seemed surprised at the full house. Chairs were brought in from the other room and Kelly had elected to sit on one of the two beds in the room. As far from everyone else as possible.

• A Hidden Truth   Unexpected Visitors

  [Jaxon]Fifteen minutes after Gary left, there was a knock at our door. I got up to look out the peephole. Two young women were standing there. I didn’t recognize them. They knocked again. I went back to the table.“There are two girls out there.” I whispered.“That’s better room service than I ever got from this place.” Reg chuckled.

• A Hidden Truth   Ideas and Plans

  [Jaxon]I wanted to keep him from groping my ass, again. Teddy had been all over me ever since we got out of the car at the restaurant. It was the bistro I’d been at on Wednesday when I’d heard Juniper and her friends. They put us in the VIP booth that was shielded from view to the rest of the restaurant.“They have this spot for the owner’s gay daughter and her girlfriend. It’s a safe space for people who aren’t easily accepted. Nice choice.” Teddy smiled.“I thought we might need privacy.” I chuckled.