Zander

It took all my will to not go after the man named Marcus when he dragged Skylar away. I wasn’t even able to watch, I kept my back towards her cell. I could hear her yelling as he pulled her down the corridor. Then there was a sickening thud and the yelling stopped. 

“What the fuck happened Noah.” I growled at the man cornering him in the cell. “You said he wouldn’t gain possession of her till tomorrow. You said I had till tomorrow to get rid of him.”

Milo was busy tending to Kristoff making sure he was okay. Everyone else had left, and no one was here to help him. I had the urge to rip him from limb to limb. 

“I-I didn’t think he would pay in cash. He never did before. He-he would always show up the next morning with a check.” Noah looked scared pressed against the wall, I would be too if I was him. 

“Tell me why I shouldn’t kill you right now.” The angry energy rolled off my body. 

Noah thought for a moment. “I-I can get you a meeting with him first thing tomorrow. You can go and act like a customer, check on your pet, and then finish off Marcus.” 

“If there is one mark on her, you will pay the price do you understand me?” I turned before I got a response and started to walk out of the cell. I needed to get some air and formulate a plan.

“Zander, I’m sorry this wasn’t supposed to happen.” Milo spoke from the bed where he held Kristoff. 

“Milo, I don’t really want to talk to you or Kristoff right now. You have crossed so many lines it is unbelievable. I need you to back off.” I didn’t even turn to look at him. I kept walking.

Eventually I found my way out of the building. Across the street there was a small park with a few trails. It was my best option at the moment. I needed to calm down, and if possible find a food source. 

My mind raced at what had happened. Milo, a man that I trusted not only with my life but with Skylar’s betrayed me. I would have never thought he would take my pet away from, let alone put her up for auction. 

I couldn’t really be pissed off at Kristoff. He was just following orders. Hell, I was almost grateful it was him that fucked Skylar. At least she knew Kristoff, and I could tell he hadn’t really hurt her. 

I kicked a rock along the path listening for any animal that may be suitable to feed from. I doubted I would find anything in the middle of the city. 

Noah was a fucking bustard. I could care less about his need to bring down the underground drug ring. Who gives a fuck? I know I sure didn’t. Especially, because he placed my pet in danger. How could he forget about his cash offer rule? 
The anger boiled over as I let out a frustrated scream scaring a few birds from a nearby tree. I shoved my hands in pockets and continued to walk, keeping my head down. I focused on calming my breathing. I knew this attitude wasn’t going to get Skylar back alive.

After a few laps on a trail I wandered back to the building. I found Noah and Milo in the garage. 

“Feeling better?” Milo asked softly. 

“Yeah I guess.” I still wasn’t really ready to speak with him. I hope he would get the hint. 

“I have an appointment set up for ten o’clock tomorrow morning. I told him I had a vampire looking for an awesome high.” Noah said eyeing me carefully.

“Thanks.” I didn’t know what else to say at this point. 

“Zander, you should know. Marcus usually has clients lined up when he gets a new pet. There’s a very good chance Skylar has already been put to work.” Noah spoke softly. 

My hands turned into fists, I really wanted to punch this guy. 

“Well, I better kill him tomorrow then. That way no one will have to worry about their pet being auctioned off without their permission.” I growled. I hadn’t meant to. I promised myself that I wouldn’t lose my temper. 

I had two things on my mind.

Save Skylar and kill Marcus Thornburg.