“They are dead, but it would seem that the order for your demise went farther up the chain.”
“What do you mean by that?” His tone was getting tense, so Sergio tried to be clear but confident.
“Someone else ordered that you be eliminated because of what you witnessed. Cruise and Jason were following orders.”
“Who, who ordered it?” Keagan's grip on the front of Sergio’s shirt was tightening by the second as his distress began to spike. Sergio channeled his calm to his beloved through their bond, and soon Keagan was once again starting to relax.
“The man who was killed while carrying your ID was no accident or random act. Two men in suits beat him to death. He was killed because they believed that he was you. He was killed shortly after his encounter with you. He had your blood on his hands and clothing, which lead the vampire of the pair to scent him as you and then validate it with the ID.” Sergio explained as it was explained to him.
“I still have a vampire out to kill me?”
“He was just a hired assassin, not anyone connected to Cruise or the Ruby Light. The other man with him was human and, according to people who knew him, worked for Harold Ramsey.”
“How am I going to live my life with a hired killer after me. I thought it was over.” Keagan started to become emotional again, and Sergio quickly drew him up tight in his arms.
“The vampire and the human are both dead,” Sergio told him.
“They’re the ones who tried to kill us at your friend’s house?” Keagan asked.
“Yes, but a man like Ramsey will not stop with one dead assassin. He will hire another.” Sergio figured he needed to be truthful, completely truthful.
“So, what do we do?”
“We kill Ramsey, and everyone who is a party to this plot.”
…
Keagan listened and sorted out the information that Sergio related. It was straight forward and clear but also mind-blowing. He wasn’t completely sure what was going to happen apart from the fact that he realized that Sergio would not desert him, and that was a certainty.
He sat on Sergio’s lap and soaked up his strength and calm, and soon he felt the beginning of sleep. The adrenalin must have worn off because now he found himself struggling to stay awake. He felt himself being lifted and carried, and soon he was laid out on Sergio’s bed.
“Sleep sweetheart, don’t worry, I’ll watch over you.” He heard Sergio say and then felt a kiss on his lips as the blankets were tucked around him. It felt so good to sleep even though he wished that Sergio had laid down with him. He understood Sergio had a job to do and knew that although he wasn’t in the bedroom, he wasn’t far away.
…
Sergio poured himself another whiskey and called out for Kash to come in when he knocked briefly on his door. He needed the company of a good friend right now as he fought the urge to hunt down Harold Ramsey and gut the bastard.
He immediately recognized the scent of Master Hadden along with Kash as they entered the apartment and walked towards him. He set his drink down and gave them his undivided attention.
“Relax, Sergio.” Master Hadden told him as he took a seat and indicated for Sergio to do the same. He and Kash sat on the sofa across from Master Hadden. “I know what you’re feeling, and I need you to think clearly and wisely. I was in a similar situation with Walker. Ed Massey, the former crime boss, had kidnapped Walker and threatened his life. I went off halfcocked, and although achieved my desired ends, I also left the scene wide open for someone like Harold Ramsey to take over.” He paused, and Sergio felt his Master touch his mind getting a read on his emotions.
“Kingston and Diego are getting a location on Ramsey from the intel that Killian gained from our captive.” Killian Frey could get info from a rock; the man had skills that went way beyond simple mind sweeps. Sometimes, a forced mind sweep could result in everything being lost, wiped clean, so to speak. Sergio understood why they didn’t want to take that chance unless they were left with no other choice. Getting any manner of being to talk was Killian’s specialty.
“The vampire he captured cleared up the question of why they were after your beloved, and it was as suspected. As you were told, Ramsey needed the Masseys out of the way. Ed was easy enough to dispatch, but young Jarod posed more difficult.” Master Hadden stood as did Sergio and Kash.
“The danger to Keagan is in the fact that he saw them kill Jarod, which destroys Ramsey’s story that he died in a car accident and opens him up to a backlash from those who do not support Ramsey’s ambitions. So, I’ve instructed Nathan to spread the news along with the video and supporting evidence letting everyone know what really happened to Jarod Massey and his father.” Master Hadden told them with clear satisfaction.
“The cat is out of the bag,” Kash commented.
“Exactly, now go and enjoy your beloved Sergio, see to his contentment and yours, for tonight, we go on the hunt.” He told him and then turned and left the apartment.
…
Keagan opened his eyes when Sergio sat on the edge of the bed and brushed the hair back from his forehead. The man’s touch warm and as always stimulating. “Did you sleep well, sweetheart.” He said and ran his fingertips down the side of Keagan’s face.
“Yes, I did.” Keagan returned the sweet smile that Sergio was giving him and reached up to cover Sergio’s hand with his and held it. “What time is it?”
“Five-forty.”
“I slept for so long.”
