Thorn Evermore (Immortal Assassins Book 5) by Mia Monroe

Author:Mia Monroe [Monroe, Mia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-01-30T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

THORN

I flip the plastic chair around and sit on it, facing a terrified looking Neal. I could tell him how I sensed Kyson’s panic from three blocks away while I was still debating whether showing up at his job was the right thing to do, but that’s not for his ears. It’s for Kyson’s.

“So listen, my guy,” I start, folding my arms across the top of the chair. “Seems you get off on harassing Kyson and making his life more difficult than it has to be.”

“N-no. I’m the manager. It’s my job to make sure⁠—”

I raise my hand to stop him. “Save the bullshit. I can see through it from a thousand miles away. I’ll get right to the point. I won’t tolerate anyone mistreating that sweet man. Do you hear me? Not a raised voice or a condescending remark or a dig at him. When he gets off work, he better not even have a hair out of place, or you’ll be seeing me again.”

Neal’s face turns bright red. “That sounds like a threat.”

“It is absolutely not a threat. You see, with a threat there’s always a chance it won’t happen, but I can fucking promise you, Neal, that if you so much as look at him wrong, it’s happening.” I stand, pushing the chair so that it falls back and Neal flinches. I place my hands on the edge of his desk, leaning forward to close the gap between us. “I’m a rather protective boyfriend. Feel free to test me. I’ll enjoy every second of proving it to you.”

His pulse quickens as a sheen of sweat forms on his brow. He smells off somehow. Unnatural. Oh fuck.

“When’s the last time you had a physical?”

Neal pulls his head back slightly. “What?”

“The doctor. Have you had a checkup?”

“No. Why are you asking me that?”

I blow out a breath. “I think you should. I have a nose for… ailments. You should get checked out.”

“Uh, yeah, okay.”

“Now, Neal, I’m gonna leave. You’re gonna be nice to Kyson from now on. Do we have an understanding?”

He nods rapidly, gripping the arms of his chair.

“Good. I knew you were a reasonable man.”

I leave his office, ignoring the curious glances of the two workers as I return to the front. I find Kyson talking to an older couple in front of a display of dusty books. His whole face lights up as he talks, pointing to several of the treasures on the table. The couple choose two and thank him for his time. He swings around, his smile turning shy when he sees me.

“Hi, Thorn.”

“Hello, sweetheart. Can we talk?”

“Um, I’d love to but I’m still working.”

“And when do you get off?”

He glances at his watch. “Four hours still.”

“I’ll wait.”

“Um, you don’t have to.” He exhales, moving away slightly. “What did you say to Neal?”

“I’ll tell you all about it. Can I pick you up after work?”

“Maybe we need a few days apart. Everything got so intense last night and⁠—”

I move suddenly, appearing right before him and putting my index finger over his lips.

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