He wiped his thumb across his mouth, staring up at the railing where the two women stood.“She’s going to be the death of me.”
Savage slapped him on the back.“Welcome to the what the fuck did we do club, brother.Now, let’s take this shit show to a more private arena.”
Scepter linked with Severin, giving him a heads up that they were about to be transported to another venue by Savage.Severin’s quick inhale and Astaroth’s yelp were the only sounds before they all reappeared inside the large room used mainly for executions.
Astaroth pivoted, his arms lifting out to his sides in a gesture of supplication.“Savage, what is the meaning of this?”You know we are allies.Release me now and—”
Savage silenced Astaroth with a snap of his fingers, creating a seal over the vampire's mouth made of thick silver thread.The stench of burning flesh filled the air around his lips.The older the vamp, the more extreme the reaction to silver.Vampires couldn’t tolerate silver, the same as shifters, but newly turned vamps could tolerate exposure to silver for short periods, while older ones, as well as truebloods, didn’t do so well.
“The time for your talking is over, Astaroth.I believe Scepter’s twin is here to deliver justice for your crimes against their family and his bonded mate.Severin, do you want to hear him speak, or his cries of pain before you end his pathetic excuse of life?”
Scepter stood next to his best friend, surprised he was giving Severin the choice.
Severin walked closer to Astaroth.“You deserve no mercy, un parassita.I’ve thought of the ways I’d end you.Now, looking at the waste of space you are, I realize the best thing I can do is send you straight to Hell.”Severin flashed in front of Astaroth, placed his hands on the sides of the other male's head, and twisted, taking his head off as easily as if he were ripping one off a toy.
“Would you like me to burn the rest for you?”Savage asked.
Severin’s eyes glowed as he incinerated the head in his hand, then tossed the burning ball on top of what he’d left of Astaroth.
“Ack, I will never get used to the stench of burning vamp,” Scepter muttered.
Savage waved his hand, erasing all scent from the space.He smirked at Scepter.“Next time, tell your brother to give us a warning before lighting shit up.”
He flipped Savage the middle finger.“Severin, what’re your plans?You’re welcome to stay at my place if you’d like.”
His twin shook his head.“You’re newly bonded.You and your female need to spend time solidifying the bond between you.The last thing you need is me hanging around putting a damper on your honeymoon phase.”
“You’re welcome to stay with my mate and me.Scepter has a room there, as do several members of the clan.Trust me, you won’t find it overcrowded in the least.As Scepter’s brother, you’ll find the others more than willing to welcome you.”
“Why does that sound like an order?”Severin asked.
Savage tilted his head to the side.“I wouldn’t say order, but strongly suggest you stick around.I think you and your brother have some things to iron out.Plus, you’ve only just arrived here on our territory.Don’t you think it would be nice for a proper reunion?You know.One where you’re not ripping heads off of enemies.”
“Savage, I will vouch for my brother.”Scepter placed himself between the two males.
“I’m aware, Scepter.Your loyalty has never been in question.Go be with Starla.I promise your brother isn’t in any danger here...unless he is a danger to one of ours.”
Severin smiled.“If I were going to harm any of you, I’d have already done it, Savage.I’ve been here for over a week.I’ve been in this club for days.None of your people scented me.”
Scepter knew what his brother was going to do.Their twin bond he’d cut off centuries ago, reformed when he and Severin opened their minds to one another again.“Sev, don’t.Trust me, we’re family.”
“Brother, we will see one another again.”Severin touched two fingers to his temple and flashed away.
“He’s as big a shithead as you are.This place is warded against that kind of shit unless I’ve allowed it.I have his signature, Scepter.He won’t be able to come and go without detection again.Let him know that.”Savage disappeared, leaving Scepter to follow.
Godsven cleared his throat.
“What’s your take?”Scepter asked him.
“Savage isn’t angry at you or your twin, which by the way, is a shocker since I didn’t know you had a freaking identical-looking bro.How’d you hide that from us?”
Scepter didn’t detect anger in the other male’s tone.“We’ve been estranged for over four centuries due to a family squabble.Suffice it to say, I left our home country and found a place with Savage as his second.Once I forged a bond with him, I didn’t feel the sickness that many twins suffer when the bond we share gets broken.”
“Ah, good thing you found Savage,” Godsven said.“You'd better go find your female.She looked pissed earlier.Sexy but pissed.”
“Sven, if you want to keep those eyes in their sockets, you probably shouldn’t mention you looked at my female,” he said, low and calm in a voice promising harm.
To Scepter’s shock, Godsven lifted his arms in the air.The other male wasn’t in the habit of giving any sign of surrender.
