Tall, Dark & Heartless (Pyte/Sentinel #3)(98)

"You knew what he wanted and you didn't warn me," Greg bit out.

Lucan simply shrugged. It wasn't his job to tell the minion what should have been obvious from the start. Then again, it wasn't like anyone kept the Master's preferences a secret here or what he expected from his minions.

"If you had been paying attention from the very beginning you would have known the type of Master you signed your life over to, human," he said, moving to release the man's hand when curiosity got the better of him. "Did the Master submit for you?" he asked, noting the way the man's face suddenly turned red as he averted his gaze.

That would be a yes, Lucan mused as he released the man's hand. That was actually interesting. He certainly hadn't seen that coming. For a while there he'd been concerned that he was going to be stuck with the annoying human for a while, at least until the Master grew tired of him and changed him and Lucan could stake him.

"When he changes me you're going to be ash, you ass**le," Greg snarled cockily as he got to his feet.

Lucan shook his head ruefully. "He allowed you to f**k him, human. Surely you know what that means." If the man didn't then he truly was an idiot.

"It means that he wants me and that soon he'll change me," Greg said evenly as he shook with suppressed rage, at Lucan or at himself for liking what happened, he wasn't sure and didn't really care. Greg was no longer a problem. "And when he does I'm coming after you."

"No," Lucan said as he turned his back on the man and headed for his office where his own salvation waited, "it means that you were a lousy lay and the Master is done with you."

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"You really want to know what's wrong?" Danni snapped as she snatched up the lavender sheet and made quick work of wrapping it around herself. "Because I'd be more than happy to tell you what's wrong."

Actually, he kind of wanted to get back to having his dirty way with her, but her clipped motions, red eyes and the fact that she'd shoved him off of her a minute ago and actually growled at him when he went to touch her clued him into the fact that, that wasn't happening anytime soon. Unfortunately his c**k hadn't got the message yet and was currently straining towards her. The venomous look she shot his poor misunderstood c**k had him discretely grabbing a pillow off the bed and placing it in front of his lap.

"Okay, what's wrong?" he asked, thinking that it was a reasonable question. The disbelieving scoff she let out said differently.

"You seriously have the balls to ask me what's wrong?" she demanded in a disbelieving tone as he struggled to come up with an acceptable answer that would save the poor misunderstood appendage standing at attention between his legs and perhaps get him back to where he belonged, right between her legs.

After an uncomfortable moment of silence he went with a hesitant, "Yes?"

She opened her mouth, probably to let him have it, when she suddenly shut it, shook her head and headed for the door as she tucked the end of the sheet between the two gorgeous br**sts that he wasn't finished worshipping yet.

"Where are you going?" he asked, following after her as she opened the door, stormed outside into the dimly lit yard.

Thankfully it was early so he wouldn't have to worry about Jax or his pack witnessing this little meltdown. Last night had been the second night of the full moon so by now they should already be shifted back to human and screwing the excess energy out their systems. They had two, maybe three hours before the pack returned. That was more than enough time for Danni to lose it, make it up to him by getting down on her knees and for them to get ready to get the hell out of here before Jax came to take them to the airport.

"Danni, hold up!" he said, feeling like an idiot with the pillow in front of him so he tossed it aside as he jogged down the stairs. He followed after Danni as she headed towards the private dirt road that bordered the southern part of Jax's large property. Thankfully the shifter's property was well away from any prying eyes so he didn't have to worry about this little meltdown of Danni's being witnessed or the fact that he was jogging after her with a damn erection that wouldn't take a hint and go down.

Instead of stopping and talking this over like a rational adult, she flipped him off and kept going. That wasn't exactly surprising. She'd always been stubborn, too damn stubborn for his peace of mind, he thought as he blew out a breath. He debated on going back inside and catching up on his sleep while his stubborn mate blew off some steam and calmed down and came to her senses, but then he remembered who he was dealing with and moved his ass.

She wasn't a typical woman and she wasn't throwing a tantrum. She was pissed and when Danni got pissed she moved on. This wasn't a ploy for his attention or an apology. She was walking away and he knew that she was too angry to care that she had no money, clothes or a place to go. Once Danni set her mind to something she did whatever it took to get it done. So, if he didn't find out what had her feathers ruffled now then he'd be stuck hunting her down later.

"Tell me what the hell is wrong," he said, flashing in front of her and causing her stumble back before she managed to catch herself and hold her ground.

"Tell you what's wrong?" she repeated in disbelief before she screamed, "You left me, you son of a bitch!"

"What the hell are you talking about?" he demanded even as he racked his brain, trying to figure out what the hell she was talking about. He'd never left her. He'd always been there for her.