Page 104 of Taming the Beasts

“Did you see the footage from your house yourself? Or is this something Grudge told you? Because you know he’s mainly focused on seeing us both naked.”

Oh fuck! Grudge!I’d forgotten to tell the guys about him.

“Who is Grudge?” Bennett asked.

“One of Zoey’s best clients,” Kebe said. “They were practically dating before I showed up in town. He is such a cutie pie. I’m not sure why they ever broke it off.”

Kebe!

“Ace and Huxley met him briefly the other night when they stopped by. They even spoke to him.”

“The guy with blue hair?” Ace asked.

“Yeah, him. He really has the hots for your girlfriend.”

“He doesn’t,” I quickly said. “And we were never practically dating. He’s just my friend.”

“But he’s seen you naked like a ton of times,” Kebe said. “I may be old-fashioned, but that seems more like boyfriend material to me.”

Gah!

“And you still talk to him all the time, don’t you? Does he even know you have boyfriends?”

I shook my head. “No. I mean yes.”Ugh!“Guys, don’t listen to her. She’s trying to distract you because of all the real stuff I just accused her of.”

“So you’re not still talking to this Grudge person?” Bennett asked.

“I am. But that’s beside the point.”

“I’m not sure it is. You told me you were done with all of that.”

“I am. Grudge is my friend.”

“Your friend who’s seen you naked.”

“They would also do sex acts,” Kebe said. “Like any other client. And they pretty much did it every night.”

That wasn’t even true! We mostly talked!

“Oh no, I think I may have said something I shouldn’t have. Did Zoey never mention him to you guys? Oopsies.”

“I’m going to murder you before you get a chance to murder anyone else, you lying, manipulative, non-vampire!” I yelled.

Titan chuckled.

“What are all these strange threats, Zoey?” Kebe said. “It really seems like you’re trying to change the subject. And you and your boyfriends really need to talk about your relationship with Grudge...”

“No, stop it! You’re the one trying to change the subject. And Grudge has a thing foryou, not me. Titan, chain her up. It’s time to torture her.”

“I’m quite enjoying this, doll.”

“Titan,” I hissed. “You wanted to do this the other day.”

“I wouldn’t mind you chaining me up,” Kebe said and winked at him.

I swear Titan’s cheeks turned a bit red. Was he blushing?

“Stop flirting with my boyfriends!” I yelled.