Set To Start (Morningstars) by Sam Destiny Read Free Book Online

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    “Oh please, why don’t you throw her on the floor and just take her right here? No worries, we can jump high enough to get over the two of you,” Jaden snarled and then found himself up against the wall in no time at all. He was struggling against the grip Colbin had on his neck and as strong as Jaden was, he couldn’t get free.
    “Do not ever talk about Lara that way again or I’m gonna show you what this old guy still can do to your pretty face,” Colbin threatened, his face pulled into a mask of fury. It was the biggest show of emotions besides utter devotion that Kaden had seen in their leader in a long time.
    “I’m sorry,” Jaden croaked out and Colbin lowered him to the ground again, stepping back. Lara stood by, watching them with her arms crossed in front of her body.
    “You’ll be even sorrier soon,” their leader said, his voice flat with suppressed anger. “You have duty tonight in Upper Helpston. That should give you some time to cool off and maybe remember your place and manners, boy,” Colbin decided and Kaden groaned.
    “Thanks, bro. I was hoping for action and we get send to Snoretown itself,” Kaden groaned, but Colbin just turned to him.
    “You go with Ryder clubbing. There has to be a Hellraise somewhere and I’d rather not oversee him while we look for normal vampires. Just a handful of hours, then you all can do what you want. But you, Jaden … make sure you cover every street up there. We wouldn’t want our rich people to get scared or worried.”
    That was bad, very bad.
    “Fine,” Jaden agreed, turning on his heel and Kaden couldn’t help but sigh. This night surely would end in a bar with Jaden not being able to get one up and then punishing some whore or the other for it. Kaden would have to go with him just because he worried that otherwise they’d have another body on their hands and then there would be no going back for Jaden. Ever.

    Patrols ended quicker than Kaden had anticipated and he rushed home, hoping that Jaden hadn’t made it back yet. It was still early that night and he guessed he could go and see Cia for an hour or two before he had to get back and play wingman for his brother.
    Finding the house completely empty, Kaden hopped in the shower, taking his time to get clean. Nothing could ruin the mood more than vampire blood stuck in his hair. He was tempted to hum, anticipation making his stomach queasy.
    There was something in the air, but Kaden just ignored it, chalking his anxiousness up to seeing Cia in a bit. They definitely needed to talk about a schedule. Maybe they could find some nights that worked best for her and Kaden would be able to get some help from Lara, clearing his schedule without anyone realizing where he’d vanish to on those evenings.
    Taking a deep breath, he turned off the shower and twisted a towel around his hips, leaving his bathroom to get dressed.
    He was startled as Jaden appeared next to him just a second later. Kaden obviously had been so lost in thoughts that his brother had managed to sneak in. Great work, vampire , he scolded himself, picking up a brow as his twin just watched him in silence.
    “You’re done staring at me, dude?” he eventually asked, taking the towel from his hips to dry his hair. Nakedness wasn’t something he worried about around his twin, after all, they had gone through enough adventures that hadn’t involved clothes at all.
    “You sleep at the base today.”
    Pausing because his brother’s tone was less than friendly, he realized there was a human heartbeat just down the hall. The even breathing let Kaden know that she was asleep, and he couldn’t help but grin.
    “You know, it’s more fun when they are awake,” he teased, but when Jaden didn’t even smirk, Kaden’s stomach twisted. This was so not good.
    “Get dressed and get out. Don’t come back until tomorrow night,” Jaden growled and finally Kaden let the smile slip from his face. He wasn’t inclined to listen to Jaden