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Baser Urges	By : PersephoneCorelli Category: Anita Blake > Het Views: 4613 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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We arrived at the meeting place without any surprises. Edward and I had spent the remainder of the drive discussing Josh’s safety and realizing that once again, we couldn’t make a plan. Fuck! He ensured me that Josh would be fine… at least until we got there. How comforting. Edward parked the car and I felt a strange tingle down my spine calling to mind how long it’s been since I had done anything metaphysical recently. Well, besides blocking like a son of a bitch. I control my power leakage and pull Edward towards me.
“Does Van Cleef have anybody with magical powers helping him?”
At the shake of his head I explain.
“I sense something. I’m not sure what it is and until we’re closer I won’t know if it’s useful.”
He nods and we made our way as silently as possible to the meeting place. The moment I see Josh, my heart soars and then plummets just as quickly. The bastards had broken his arm. I narrow my eyes and turn to Edward. Trying to control my anger and my voice I whisper fervently…
“I thought he wouldn’t be injured.”
He shrugged and turned his attention to the men approaching us. Normally I would have been pissed at him but right now I’m too worried about Josh’s safety to care. They frisked Edward of all his weapons and made him strip off his shirt. De ja fucking vu. It’s amazing how even though we were in a life or death situation his body still makes mine react. I’m so busy looking at Edward that I didn’t even notice them frisking me. Fuck, that’s going to be an unnecessary distraction! Without a word they removed all of my weapons. Damn. I shift uncomfortably and feel the press of cold steel. Thank God. They didn’t check my chest area, so my bodice knife was still snug as a bug. That’s what you get when you underestimate women. A few moments later we were pulled in front of an older man in a business suit.
“Edward my boy, so nice to see you again and this must be your lovely ‘bride to be’. A pleasure to finally meet you, I must say your photos did not do you justice.”
Josh was pulling against the men who held him. I catch Josh’s eye and try to let him know I will get him out of here alive. He slumps against their hold in defeat and falls to the ground. I blink back the tears and turn to point a finger at who I presume is Van Cleef. I hate it when people don’t introduce themselves. It’s just so rude.
“Why is my brother injured? I was told he wouldn’t be.”
The man in the suit sighed.
“Forgive me my dear for that unconscionable act. You see, when Jeepers…”
He pointed to the man holding the broken arm. I mentally roll my eyes. Jeepers!? Oh boy another fun nickname. They must have a naming convention after they graduate from assassin school.
“grabbed your brother he was a bit to… enthusiastic in keeping him under control. It was an unfortunate accident. I’m very sorry.”
I saw red. I hate platitudes. Smug bastard! I turn to… Jeepers.
“I will break your arm before the night is through.”
I give my attention back to what I believe is Van Cleef. Fuck this shit!
“Who the fuck, are you?”
Edward puts a hand on my arm in warning as suit man gives a slight bow. What are we? Royalty?
“Forgive me again for my oversight, I am Van Cleef.”
Will the placating tone never end? Well, at least I was right. Point for me. I think I’ll save the dance for later.
“Great. I was promised my brother would be safe and now that is null and void. How can I believe anything you say when you’ve gone back on your promise already?”
Van Cleef sighs.
“Very well, to prove my good faith I will allow you to challenge Jeepers to a one on one fight. He may defend himself but he…”
He turns his attention on Creepers over there. Excuse me, Jeepers. What the fuck ever.
“will not be allowed to seriously injure or kill you. Understood?”
At the man’s nod Van Cleef turns back to me.
“I hope you understand the rules as well Ms. Blake.”
Be still my beating heart, Ms.? I nod my head and another man holds my brother’s freed arm. Edward grabs me as I try to walk over and kick some ass.
“May I speak with Anita a moment?”
Van Cleef’s eyes narrow but he nods.
“One minute.”
Edward gives a sharp nod and pulls me towards him. He presses his lips to mine and speaks low.“Jeepers has a trick right knee and a bad left shoulder. Kick swift and hard in each area and he’ll go down like a ton of bricks.”
We heard a chuckle from Van Cleef.
“If that’s all you two are going to do then by all means you can have two minutes.”
I feel my face burn as Van Cleef and his men burst into laughter.
“Ignore them, Did you hear everything I said?”
I start to nod my head and Edward reaches up to cup my face. I can’t resist giving him a quick peck before I speak.
“How do you know that will work?”
“I gave him the injuries. Trust me they’ll work and piss him off. Just what you want, right?”
I whisper yes and pull away reluctantly. How does he make me forget the danger we’re in by holding me like that? Turning towards the laughing assholes, I want to wipe the amused expression from their faces. I behave myself. See I have restraint. For now.
“If you two lovebirds are ready…”
He gestures toward a circle that had been made. I walk over with Edward’s words burning in my brain. Jeepers leans toward me.
“When they’re done with you, I’m going to ask for your eyes. I love pretty eyes.”
Oh please, is he kidding? I don’t have time to wonder about this shit. Following Edward’s instructions I use my new karate kicks on his leg and shoulder. Damn, I didn’t know a man could fall that fast. Smiling, I do a last chop on his left arm, swiftly breaking it, and walk away. I left Jeepers on the ground nursing his wounds. Notice no one is laughing anymore. Yeah, fuckers let’s play. I walk back to Edward and he hooks his arm around me grinning like a proud teacher. Apparently I had impressed everyone. They were just staring. How creepy? Ha creepy, creepers, Jeepers! I’m so funny. Bet they wouldn’t laugh. They don’t seem to find amusement in their nicknames. I mean Deuce and Blade sure as hell didn’t. But maybe it was the throwing up on them they really didn’t like. Well, Blade should have learned how to treat a girl like a lady. Then it wouldn’t have happened.
“Well, Edward, I am suitably impressed by your ‘fiancé’s’ quick work. Think she could take them all at once?”
I so did not like his tone when he said that. What exactly was he referring to? Edward pulls me closer.
“No.”
I nod. I know I do not want to go there. Nuh uh. No way!
“I have a proposition for you two. A… barter for Josh’s life we’ll say. Are you interested in the terms?”
Edward simply nods. Me? Not so smart.
“Is the sky blue? Yes I want my brother the fuck away from you people. Besides being dangerous to his life in general you might tag him with a dumb nickname like Jeepers, Deuce or Blade.”
See not so smart. I hear Edward’s intake of breath and realize the mistake of my outburst. Damn. I am so getting a muzzle if I live through this. Van Cleef merely smiles.
“It’s good of you to bring up old acquaintances for I have a surprise for you.”
Chills, I have chills. I follow the path of his gesture to see Olaf. Oh mother fucking shit! I feel Edward pulling me even deeper into his embrace. Somehow I didn’t think it would save me. Edward gives Van Cleef a chilly stare.
“What is he doing with you? Last I heard you didn’t work with serial killers because of their impetuous natures.”
Van Cleef shrugs and points at me. Look more shrugging maybe it’s genetic.
“Well Edward you are a very hard man to track down but I found your weakness. It just so happens that your weakness is shared by another. A serial killer, plays rather nicely doesn’t it? I would have thought years ago you would have learned the lesson of personal ties. They will get you nowhere but dead. Your father understood that. Your mother, well she learned the hard way. But now is not the time for old issues. Right now you both have a decision to make concerning Josh’s future.”
Edward looks a cool as a cucumber, man I envy his acting skills. My face is flushed with fear and anger. I know there is nothing I can do about it. Damn! Van Cleef addresses us both with a nod of his head.
“Edward, you will rejoin my little faction and I will finish grooming you to take over so I may retire. The best way I can ensure that you will follow in my footsteps is to eliminate problem A. Anita. She will be required to give herself willingly to Olaf. You will survive regardless to see the boy home. If you both refuse, or even one of you refuses, I will take Josh and disappear. I will make him pay for your decisions, Edward. Do you want him to become like us? I can see you don’t. Do we have a deal?”
I could feel the tension in Edward’s body get worse with every word that Van Cleef said.
For me it was no contest. I pull away from Edward and look at Van Cleef.
“I have one request before I do what you want.”
Van Cleef’s eyes widen slightly. I think he was surprised at my easy agreement. It was the first reaction I had seen him make. I had shocked him. Go me!
“I want to say goodbye to my brother and Edward.”
“You may have your request, as long as you don’t take too long. Olaf is rather… eager to get on with things.”
I nod.
“It won’t.”
I walk over to Josh and kiss each of his cheeks. His skin tastes salty from all of his tears.
“No Anita. You can’t. I can’t.”
He leaves off mumbling as I hug him tight. His trembling makes me want to cry for him.
“I love you. Tell mom and dad I love them too. Please understand that I have to do this. Kay buddy?”
He nods and I kiss his forehead. He clings to me for a moment before I walk away with a lump in my throat. God, I can’t die, not like this. I go over to Edward. I don’t know what’s worse. Having to leave Josh like that and hope he lives or leaving Edward to face his past demons alone.
“If you think I’m letting you do this you had better think again.”
I sigh. Why doesn’t he realize it’s not his decision to make?
“I’m not going to argue with you Edward. It’s my choice. No matter what happens to me, I need to know you’ll get Josh home safely. Promise?”
He stands as still as stone and I lean in to press a gentle kiss to his lips. I turn to walk towards Olaf when Edward breaths my name. His arms crush me to him and he plunges his tongue into my mouth as if he has to make sure he won’t forget the taste of me. Reluctantly, he pulls away after a moment and looks deep into my eyes.
“I tried so hard not to love you because I was scared that something like this would happen. It didn’t work, I love you so much. Please try to live. I don’t even want to think about what I could become without you. No matter what, I promise to get Josh home safely.”
I nod knowing what it cost him to say those things, especially with our current audience. I guess Bernardo is the only one who knows how to give a girl some privacy. I can see Olaf getting antsy and know I am on borrowed time already. The best I can do is try to waylay his imminent fears.
“Don’t worry about me. Olaf can’t touch me. I’m yours. I love you.”
Squeezing him tightly one last time I feel the press again of my knife. I can only hope that Edward remembers it and gains some reassurance from the knowledge that I at least have one weapon left. I leave the comfort of his arms and come to a stop in front of Olaf.
“Let’s get this over with.”
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