“Got any more?” I asked.
She sighed and tossed me another one. I drained that and another before deciding my hunger was under control. I was still a little peckish but didn’t want to get too greedy.
Kat had taken a seat and was clicking around on a computer while I finished my dinner.
For the first time since I’d rushed in here intent on a delicious smell, I had the time to devote to taking a look at my surroundings. Half of the room looked like any VIP room, complete with tasteful couches and chairs. They had a very modern shape and were in greys and yellows. Not the colors I would have pegged for a vampire’s lair. There wasn’t a drop of red or black in the entire room. I tested one chair. It was much more comfortable than it looked.
The area Kat had availed herself of looked like some high-powered executive’s office. A heavy wooden desk with a huge monitor and keyboard, an artistic paper weight and antique globe were the only decorations.
I stood and walked over to get a look at the painting behind Kat, stealing a glance at her computer. It wasn’t the subtlest of attempts, but it was the best I could do in the circumstances. I forgot about being sneaky as soon as I saw what she was looking at.
“Is that security video?” I asked.
She frowned at me and looked pointedly at the chair I’d just vacated. I chose to ignore the hint and stepped closer.
It looked like it was a video of the club area. It was kind of grainy, and I had no idea what I should be looking for. The date at the bottom was for two days prior.
“Is this what the other two are reviewing?” I asked.
I hadn’t noticed her insert a CD or anything into the computer. It was possible it was linked to a secure server that had the videos stored on it. If so, why hadn’t she told Aiden and Liam they could watch the video in here?
Unless I’m the reason that wasn’t offered. Maybe they didn’t want me seeing what was on the tapes. That couldn’t be it as she’d pulled it up where I could easily see it. Also, I doubted they’d take such precautions when none of them saw me as much of a threat. Hence the lack of rope or cage. Even the werewolves had been more cautious than this.
“Do you mind?” Kat asked in a snotty tone.
“No.”
She made an angry exclamation and with one click of her nail turned the monitor off.
I was beginning to think there was something she wanted to hide. It made sense. I wondered if Liam had received all of the security feeds.
It was like a modern-day Borgia soap opera, full of clandestine meetings, hidden agendas and sneaky plots. Jenna and my mom would be rapt with fascination. Me, on the other hand, I’m much simpler. Give me a clear cut bad guy and good guy any day of the week. Figuring out everybody’s convoluted motives are a pain in the ass.
Kat watched me with a calculating look. She wanted something.
“It would be in your best interest to start making friends,” she said. “I’d hope you might fit with our Clan. I’ve always wanted a little sister, and I could make a powerful ally.”
“Ah hah,” was the only response I could give without completely offending her. I don’t know where she got the idea that I planned on joining her clan.
“You would, of course, have to prove your worth,” she said.
“And how would you suggest I do that?”
I had to give it to her. She didn’t let any of the smug satisfaction she was feeling show on her face.
“It’ll be easy. I just need you to check in with the Enforcer and Patriarch Aiden and then tell me what you see.”
Yup. She was definitely hiding something. Worse, she expected me to spy for her. She must be desperate if she was trying to solicit an unknown vampire to do her dirty work.
“And how would you expect me to do that? Aren’t you supposed to be keeping an eye on me?” I asked.
She gave me a bright and completely fake smile. “I will be. The club has cameras in all the rooms. This isn’t anything really. Think of it more as that thing college fraternities do to new members. What’s the word? I can never remember.”
She couldn’t really think I was dumb enough to buy this.
“Hazing,” I said, playing along.
“Right. It’s just a little test to prove your devotion and then we can be Clan.” She stepped close and picked up a lock of hair that had slipped loose from my messy pony tail. “I’ve always wanted a little sister. It’ll be so fun. You’ll see.”
