“Don’t,” Decebel said. “If Alice is right, that means we could be made into hybrids, and we have no idea how we’d react to it. Some people become crazy.”
Adam once again burned the bodies, and they left the victims to be found.
“Why aren’t the hybrids turning any of their victims?” Jen asked no one in particular.
Alice answered, “I don’t know. Unless they’re not able to control themselves and can’t stop before they kill them.”
“Let’s keep moving.” Decebel grabbed Jen’s hand before he started off.
They fought another three groups of hybrids before they decided to move on to the next city, which happened to be just north, in Topeka, Kansas. The hybrids seem to be sticking to populated areas, which made some sense if they wanted to do the most damage possible.
Soon, Jen noticed the groups getting larger and more frenzied. “Hmm, maybe some of the hybrids do have restraint. These ones seem like new recruits,” she remarked after dispatching another gang of monsters.
“That’s a scary thought,” said Alice.
The group rested in a side alley. Adam passed out some of the fae food that was filled with instant energy. It brought back memories of being in the woods in Romania, and Jen found herself amazed at how much time had passed and all they’d endured since then.
“We’ve come a long way since mate-fest,”Decebel said through their bond with a chuckle.
Jen smiled as she looked at him.“Wouldn’t change a second of it.”She paused and then amended.“Okay, there are somethings I would change regarding what Thia has been through, but the rest of it, it’s made us who we are today.”
Decebel nodded and leaned down and pressed a kiss to her forehead. He started to say something, but a movement on their right drew their attention.
Jen groaned. “Bloody hell. Do we seriously have to deal with those nasty demons again?”
“Demons?” Alice’s voice took on a high-pitched squeak.
“The last time a portal opened, demons came out of it.” Jen got into a fighting crouch. “We killed them all, but they stunk to high heaven.”
“Oh,” Alice said, a little breathlessly. “That’s good to know. That you killed them, not that they stunk.”
Jen watched, waiting for the nasty denizens of hell to appear. Instead, people came walking through. She stood up, frowning. Then got a whiff. Not people. Hybrids. Lots of hybrids.
“Adam, stop worrying about the sound barrier and get ready to fight.” Decebel looked at Jen. “Stay close. Don’t get their blood in your mouth.”
“Would this be an appropriate time to talk about the only things I want going in my mouth?” Jen’s question caused several people to laugh and some to sound like they were choking.
Dec smirked. “Have I ever told you that you’re going to be the death of me?”
“Better me than them.” Jen motioned to the men and women looking at them and hissing. “Death by Jen will at least be pleasurable.”
“Is there anything you take seriously?” Alice asked as she stayed close to Maxim.
Crina shook her head. “We really need to go over the things you should and shouldn’t ask the psycho.”
Jen’s head tilted slightly as she met the eyes of the scientist turned gypsy vamp. “Pack. I take my pack very seriously. Messwith my pack and I will gut you while singing a jig and drinking a glass of wine.” She paused and then added, “And sex. Sex should always be taken seriously. It’s the foundation of a good relationship. Let me know if you and Moscow need any counseling.”
“Don’t let her know. Focus, Jennifer.”
“I’m focused, Dec. Jeez. You know I can multitask.”
“Jen,” Adam yelled from the far right. “I’ve already got two. You’re falling behind while you yap.”
Decebel lunged forward, and Jen was right behind him. “You should know by now, fairy-boy, I don’t lose.”
Fifteen
“I’m a genius. So how could I be so incredibly stupid?” ~ Jewel
