MinetoChase by Laurann Dohner Read Free Book Online Page B

to be mentally unstable
and heartless. Your pain would become his and vice versa. It’s kind of like
shooting yourself in the foot. Isn’t that the saying? The bond amplifies
emotions, passion, and nothing else can compare to that. It would be
unsatisfactory if he nailed another woman.”
    “I’ll take that for a no. Why is Chase’s bedroom hidden?
Because of the attack? I saw the fake wall.”
    “Yes, it’s to protect him and now you in the event of
another attack. There are four inches of steel and concrete surrounding his
sleeping area. No one would be able to breach it without a lot of work and
time. We have dangerous enemies. Chase and I argue often about my preference to
sleep upstairs but he’s not here enough to make me comply with his wishes. I
grew up living underground. I won’t continue to do it as an adult just in case
a few assholes attack us.”
    “Like the rogue vampire who grabbed me?”
    “Try Chase’s own pack and the bloodsuckers in this area. He
can never allow his guard down around the club members. Lethal and Blaron have
extended Chase their protection as their head of security but not all vamps are
sane.”
    “I’m confused,” Jasmine admitted. “What does protection from
this Lethal and Blaron mean?”
    “They are his vampire friends and their protection means
they’ve warned other vampires to never target Chase because he’s a mixed breed.
That doesn’t mean all of them will listen.”
    “Do vampires hate mixed races?”
    The other woman licked her lips and clasped her hands on her
lap. “We’re stronger in a lot of ways than vampires or werewolves. It means we
could kill them. None of them are comfortable with that. Vampires can’t day
walk without burning to a crisp, while the sunlight only gives us a tan. They
resent that we have that ability and they know he could attack them when they
are at their weakest. We can do everything they can do but we’re more .”
    Jasmine understood. “And the werewolves?”
    “We can’t shift but we have all their other abilities, plus
the vampire traits. Werewolves respect strength and dominance the most. Any
alpha would have to challenge Chase. Most packs living within the cities work
for the vamps. The pack would naturally attempt to follow the strongest wolf.
Chase’s scent is wolf despite not being a full-blooded one.”
    “You said they posed a danger.”
    “Chase scares the shit out of them. Any of them would take
him out if they were able. They are never going to trust him completely to put
them first because he’s not fully wolf, yet they can’t help but follow him.”
    “Have any of them attempted to kill him?”
    “A few.”
    “What happened?”
    “Chase killed them first.”
    The words were said so simply, without any emotion. A chill
ran down Jasmine’s spine. “That’s horrible.”
    “It’s survival of the fittest.” Jenny stood. “He’s home.”
Her gaze turned. “Hello.”
    Chase leaned against the wall just inside the room and
appeared to have been there for a while, judging by his relaxed stance. His
eyes were another matter, the blue nearly glowing as he regarded his sister
with a cold stare.
    “What are you doing?”
    “Answering her questions.”
    A deep growl rumbled from him. “You know better.”
    His sister lowered her chin and gaze. “I apologize. I didn’t
think you’d mind.”
    “Bullshit. You didn’t expect me back so fast and didn’t hear
me enter the house. Go upstairs and stay there until dinner. We’d like steaks
and you’re cooking.”
    “We don’t have any. I bought chicken.”
    “Then go back to the store.”
    She nodded quickly. “Of course.” Jenny fled up the stairs.
    Jasmine got to her unsteady feet, a little afraid and
nervous. Chase watched her, unmoving.
    “I asked her those questions. Get angry at me if you’re
upset.”
    One eyebrow arched.
    “She’s your sister, not your servant. You go to the store if
you want steaks and I’ll cook them.”
    It was