“It did, but it’s started up again. But look…”
“Ok, I am looking…” As I studied the screen, I realized some of the protestors were the same people from the coffee shop. They must have driven all the way from College Park to Frederick to be there for the demonstration. Although the drive was only an hour, driving that distance showed commitment—that was worrisome. The reporter was interviewing them and their names were splashed across the screen.
“I recognize some of them. I reeled off the names of the students I had seen. “That blonde girl is Karen, the red head with the tats is Deanna, the guy with the dorky glasses is Mark, and the guy with the buzz cut is Trevor.”
“But what don’t you see?” Dave asked.
“I don’t know … what you are getting at?”
“Shelby and Lisa … they are missing. Don’t you think it’s odd, when they have been at every demonstration so far?”
“That is weird,” I said thoughtfully. Whereas I had tried to keep a low profile, the two former counselors who had also been turned into shifters had not shied away. Though they never admitted they were both werewolves, they were very vocal about how they felt—that if werewolves did exist, they deserved their rights. “Maybe they just got busy.” I hoped that was the case, and that nothing bad had happened. I knew that Shelby had her own business and Lisa was attending the local community college. Both girls were trying to readjust to their new lives in the Frederick area.
“Hopefully they just gave this demonstration a pass and will be back at the next one. This whole mess has me feeling sick.”
Dave came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my shoulders. “Hey babe, this will all blow over.”
“That’s easy for you to say.” Because Dave had been born and raised at Camp Vickers and was not one of the missing counselors, his face wasn’t splashed all over the media. The government had still processed him so he would be allowed to assimilate into the population, but so far the public didn’t seem to know he existed.
“Come here, doll.” Dave gave me a deep hug, pulling me tightly against his chiseled chest. I circled my arms around his waist and closed my eyes. I felt so warm and safe in his strong arms. But as he kissed me, I had a flash of Todd. My mind wandered back to Dave, and then back to Todd again.
I had to admit it—I wanted Todd … but then, I also wanted Dave. I was a very greedy girl. I wanted them both.
8
I was feeling pretty nervous when I pushed open the door to the class I took with Todd. For a minute, I had felt like staying home just to avoid him. But, I couldn’t flunk out of class just because Todd had seen Dave giving me head … and it hadn’t bothered Dave any. He had even told me to invite Todd over for drinks again! I would just have to suck up my embarrassment. Determined, I squared my shoulders and walked inside. I glanced around the room and realized Todd wasn’t there yet. I found a seat and sat down.
Todd walked in a few minutes later and plunked his sexy ass in the chair next to mine. I glanced over at him. He looked exceptionally hot today. Despite the chill, he wasn’t wearing a jacket, just a forest green tee that barely restrained his pecs, and butt hugging stonewashed denims that cupped and outlined his package nicely. I swallowed hard and tried not to look at him.
Todd glanced over and grimaced at me. He started to say something, but before we had a chance to talk the professor began speaking. There was no way we could risk pissing the professor off again. Throughout the lecture we exchanged glances, and I could feel the intensity coming from him. I knew he couldn’t wait to say what was on his mind. After what seemed like forever, the class ended and we got up to leave.
Todd grasped my arm and pulled me towards him, his handsome face apologetic. “Bev, I am so sorry for walking in on you and Dave. As you know, I forgot my cell and I just wasn’t thinking.”
“It’s ok. I was a bit embarrassed, but I’ll get over it.” I gave him a little smile. I could see he felt bad.
“I mean, that was a mess,” he blurted.
“Oh gee, thanks Todd,” I said. Wow, did he think I looked bad? Now I felt like crap.
“I mean … I don’t mean you were a mess. You looked fucking hot! I mean God! … Oh shit, I just need to shut my mouth.”
I burst into giggles. I couldn’t help it, he was trying so hard to apologize and he looked so serious, his baby blues eyeing me intently.
“You just hush Todd, and don’t worry about it,” I put my finger to his lips and shushed him. “Dave and I loved spending time with you and we want to get together again—soon. Dave feels like he’s known you all his life.”
Todd grinned sheepishly. “That sounds awesome! The feeling’s mutual. I just feel this bond with the two of you, and it goes much deeper than just being at Camp Vickers together.”