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We’re excellent negotiators, after all.
She stiffens and sits up straight. Her scent, which had started to sweeten back up, develops a hint of sourness. “About what?” she turns to him. “What’s going on?”
“Two Omegas went missing in the next town,” Landon says slowly. “And more overdoses are happening with the Omega drug.”
“And?” she snaps, her tone harsh.
I just know she’s not going to like what he’s about to say.
“We don’t think you should go back to work for the time being,” he continues.
30
SKYLAR
I blink at Landon, uncomprehending.
“What?” I say finally, turning to look at River. His expression is just as serious as Landon’s, and I realize I don’t have an ally in this situation.
“You’re safer at home,” River says stoically. “There’s something going on, but we’re not sure exactly what it is. But three Omegas going missing in under a month is a fucking red flag.”
“Okay,” I say slowly. “I’ll be more vigilant. I’m not just staying home, though. I have to be at work. The café needs me.”
“You have a whole staff that I’m sure would be able to cover for you,” Landon says gently. “And technically, you’re still getting over a concussion.”
I look at him incredulously. “You weren’t worried about my concussion when I was in Heat. What are you talking about?”
Panic bubbles in me.
“What are you talking about?” River snaps. “Of course, we were worried about that. We’re always worried about you,” he says intensely. “And right now, you need to listen to us.”
I have to get off the couch.
They can’t make me stay home.
I can’t be trapped in this house alone, pacing around, doing nothing.
I stand up and turn around to face them. “I am listening,” I say softly, my gaze drifting from Landon to River’s. “And I know it’s dangerous. But I’ll just always have someone walk me to my car. I’ll keep pepper spray on me. I’ll do whatever. But you cannot stop me from going to work.”
The Alphas look at each other, silently communicating.
“Besides, what about Devyn? You haven’t said anything about her needing to stay home, right?” I demand, starting to pace nervously. “If it was a big issue, wouldn’t there be a curfew or public warning?”
“This isn’t public yet, sweetheart,” Landon says. “And it’s probably only going to get worse.”
“I don’t care about Devyn,” River says immediately afterwards. “I care about you.”
Landon glares at him as I chuckle humorlessly and shake my head. “You’re an asshole,” I mutter. “She’s my friend.”
This night is slowly unraveling.
“Fuck,” River growls, running a hand through his hair. “Fine. It’s not safe for her, either, and we can have Ben talk to her. But you’re not going back to the café until we figure out exactly what’s going on.”
I freeze.
“Sorry,” I say finally, “but you don’t get to dictate what I do and don’t do.”
My hands are shaking, and I fight the instinct to lash out at them.
