“You are disgusting and a disgrace to the race,” Alice hissed, her eyes spitting fire at each of them.
“No, we are honest, and honey, you are the one who wants to put your race into cages, so who exactly is the disgrace? Now, I suggest you get your evening-gown wearing ass out of here and take your new toy with you,” Sid clipped out as his eyes snapped to the Mayor’s. “You have no idea what you are creating, but I’m going to warn you, Mayor, it will cause a war between the two races; something we have tried to prevent and have for thousands of years. It will be hell on earth, so I would rethink what you are trying to do, and who you have by your side counseling you, because I can guarantee you, she has her own agenda.”
“They…” her eyes snapped to Jill and Adam, venom dripping from each word, “are not my race.”
“You mess with me or any of my people, I will personally see you pay.” Adam had enough. He was a half-breed and not by choice, but it was his race and he would do anything in his power to protect those who shared this fate.
“You are not people,” Alice snorted with disgust, even through her beauty the true ugliness that dwelled inside her came forward. “You are freaks and need to be put down before you can breed more freaks.”
“Okay, that’s it.” Jill pushed forward toward Alice. “I’m sending her ass to the next county.” Jill raised her arm, palm out which caused Alice’s hair to blow back, but Sid grabbed her arm, stopping her.
“I suggest you leave now, because in five seconds, I’m going to let go of her arm,” Sid warned Alice, but his eyes turned to the Mayor. “This could get ugly real quick, and you are the only one who can stop it. I highly suggest you stop it.”
“This is going to happen. It has already been put into place. We are just waiting for the President’s signature,” the Mayor said, but started to usher Alice away. “The sooner you realize it, the better it will be for you.” He looked directly at Jill and Adam.
Alice passed by where Sid stood in front of Anne’s husband and small son. An evil grin lit her face as she leaned down toward the little boy. “Your momma is a freak, kid.” She smiled large, showing sharp fangs; the young boy cringed and began to cry.
No one could stop Jill as she broke away from Sid tackling Alice from behind. Angelina even went for Alice and Anne followed suit. Alice lifted her body off the ground, throwing Angelina and a weaker Anne away, but Jill had grabbed hold of Alice’s hair to keep from being thrown.
Adam ran for Angelina, who was just picking herself up to go back at Alice. “Let me go, Adam,” Angelina growled as she fought his tight grip on her. “I’ll tear her apart.”
He couldn’t help it, a large proud grin spread across his face even as pissed off as he was. Here was his very human Angel taking on a full-blood vampire in defense of a small child. He watched Lana take Angelina’s place and Sid fighting to get her off Alice. “Calm down.”
“Calm down?” Angelina turned on him, her eyes narrowed in fury. “Did you see what she did to that child?”
Adam nodded, but didn’t let go. He watched as Sid pulled Lana off Alice and Slade grabbed Jill. “Yes, I did.” Adam finally let her go as Alice and the Mayor rushed to their waiting limo. “But you are human.”
Her eyes turned to meet his, sadness shining through. “And that’s the problem, isn’t it?”
Before Adam could say anything, she pulled out of his hold and headed toward Jill who was talking to the little boy.
“Hey.” Jill smiled at the little boy, catching his attention. “I’m Jill, a friend of your mom’s. And this is Angelina.”
The little boy wiped his nose and looked at both women, distrust clear as he held onto his dad tightly.
“Did that woman scare you?” Jill asked, and when the little boy nodded, Jill had to calm herself not to go chasing after the limo pulling away. “What’s your name?”
“Shane.” When he didn’t answer, Anne and her husband replied at the same time.
“Well, Shane, I didn’t get to see what kind of face she made at you.” Jill smiled at the little boy. He reminded her of her little brother. “Was it something like this?” Jill crossed her eyes and stuck out her tongue.
The little boy looked at her for a second before a giggle escaped. “No,” he said, shaking his head, watching her closely.
“No?” Jill’s face went back to normal as she faked a surprise look. “Are you sure?” She made the face again until he was laughing freely.
He nodded his head, a smile lighting his face, but the wetness from tears still wet his chubby cheeks.
“Well, next time you think of that ugly face, I want you to remember this one instead.” Jill did it one last time but more exaggerated. When Shane laughed, Jill smiled at him ruffling his hair. Her eyes then met Anne’s husband’s. “I’ll take care of her. I promise.”
He nodded his head at Jill. “Thank you.”