Unwanted Blood (14 page)

“Hey, look at me pretty girl” Finn says as he tries to raise my eyes to his “I know what you are thinking and you need to stop that. I hate seeing you sad. You are so bright, happy and sassy. Seeing you sad is all wrong” Finn says as he lightly kisses my lips

“Finn, you don't know what I am thinking” I say as I try to move away from him but his arms tighten on me preventing any escape

“I do know what you are thinking. You feel unwanted and unloved by your family. You always felt that way but coming here has made it clearer. Maybe what Edwin says is true. Maybe they aren't your real family, maybe there is a real family out there looking for you right now” Finn says hopefully

“Damn it Finn! You know that isn't true! I can wish all I want for a different family but you don't get to pick family. You just deal with the cards you are handed and live with it!” I reply angrily as I double my attempts to get away which causes Finn to pick me up and carry me to the couch and place me on his lap.

“Stop fighting me Alex. Let's talk about this. I know you don't want to even consider what Edwin said earlier but you can't ignore it. Not only is it bad for you to lock it away but it is also a very serious and very possibly a threat to your existence. Do you know how much of a target it would make you if you were a first generation? You would become powerful and there are those out there who would do anything to extinguish that power” Finn says seriously as he continues to hold me on his lap.

“There is no way I am a first or second generation. Edwin has it wrong. There aren't even any of those generations left are there? Of course my family would never tell me if there were but the only thing I ever heard was that there were none left.”

“There are some left” Finn says quietly with an odd look on his face.

“What do you mean? How do you know?”

“Well, you canna tell anyone this. Not your family, not Anja or Jace and Xander. No. One.” Finn says sharply as he gives me a hard look.

“I won't tell anyone Finn, I promise.”

“My parents are both first generation and are close to a thousand years old” Finn says as I immediately start laughing.

“Right, funny Finn.” I laugh in his face as he glares at me

“I'm serious Alex. Do you know how old I am?”

“N-no, I never thought to ask. I thought you were around my age, give or take a few”

“I am three hundred and twenty eight years old, my brother, Ian is close to six hundred” Finn says as I gasp. No way he is that old! I had joked the other day that he was old but not that old!

“Wow, I didn't think you were THAT old. Jesh. I'm only twenty five, well almost twenty six but you got a couple hundred years on me. You're kind of like a pervy old man!” I laugh in hopes he won't see how uncomfortable I am with this whole conversation.

“Well, almost twenty six is the perfect age for an old chap like myself. When is your birthday?”

“Nah-uh, I'm not telling” I attempt to stand but the arms tighten on me again

“Alex, if you don't tell me I won't be held responsible for my actions” Finn warns as his hands creep to my sides like he is going to tickle me. Shit, I am so ticklish. If I ever was captured and someone wanted info from me all they would have to do is tickle me and I would give in so quick. Forget all other torture methods, tickling me is the way to get answers. Finn starts to lightly tickle my sides as I squirm and try to get away.

“I haven't even begun with you yet, want me to turn it up a notch? I think I will enjoy this” Finn says with a look of glee on his face as he continues to tickle and I continue to squirm

“Fine! Just stop for a second, let me catch my breath” I huff out like I am out of breath but what I am really doing is preparing for him to let down his guard and then I will be running and hiding. Finn relents from the tickles and loosens his arms as I pretend to sag against him to rest. His arms drop further to my thighs and his chin rests on my shoulder as I continue to pant. Suddenly I coil my muscles and jump up so fast that Finn doesn't even see my escape attempt coming. I shoot out the door and down the hall as fast as I can without looking back.

Chapter 16

I hear Finn howl with laughter and call out “Run as far as you want Alex, I will always chase you!” he threatens happily.

I duck into one room after another looking for the perfect place to hide. Bingo! I run into the pool room and crawl behind a large group of plants that hide me perfectly. They are so thick and large that he won't see me behind them. I want to giggle like a schoolgirl because I am actually having so much fun. I never got to do this sort of thing when I was a kid really. I always wanted to play tag or hide and seek but no one would ever play with me. I get even more excited when I hear Finn opening and closing doors in search of me. I picked a great hiding spot.

“Alex, if you come out now I will go easy on you but if I have to continue to hunt for you punishment will be worse” Finn tries to say sternly but you can hear the laughter in his voice, I have to bite my arm in order to force myself not to laugh at him and his threat. He will never find me. I hear a door closer to the pool room open and close. Crap, he is getting closer to me. I was kind of hoping he would think I left the apartment.

“Aaaaaalex, come out, come out where ever you are” I hear Finn sing out, shit, he is even closer now. My heartbeat accelerates rapidly as I start to worry that he might find me. A minute later I hear a door close in the living room, almost as if it was the front door. Maybe he did think I left! Victory is mine!!! I start to giggle again and try to muffle it in case he didn't leave but suddenly I am pulled by the ankle from my hiding spot by a victorious looking Finn.

“Finn! You scared me half to death!” I shriek as he hauls me up and over his shoulder

“Och, Alex, you should have taken me up on my offer earlier, now I will enjoy your punishment. I should have told you that I also am a great tracker” Finn grins wickedly, swats me on the ass and stalks down the hall to the master bedroom. Shoot, what is he going to do? I don't know if I am ready for where this is heading.

“Finn, put me down!! We have to go out remember!?!?” I panic as he tosses me down on the soft bed. He stands at the edge of the bed looking down at me with a wicked smile on his face that kicks my heartbeats into overdrive.

“So, what will it be Alexandra. Tickles or begging for mercy?” Finn says with a quirk of the eyebrow. Damn it, he knows I do not want to beg. I refuse to beg anyone for anything....even if that means getting tickled. I seal my lips and turn my head in an attempt to be strong.

“Aye, I see how its going to be. Tickles it is then” Finn says menacingly as he starts to lower himself down on top of me. As he does this another option springs to mind, hmmmm, I could come out the winner of this game if I play it right. What guy can refuse seduction? As Finn's face draws closer to mine I quickly turn my head and kiss him full on the mouth. He tries to pull away but I weave my hands in his hair and hold his head to mine until he opens his mouth and I dart my tongue in. My plan is working wonderfully but what I didn't anticipate was my plan backfiring on me and me enjoying making out with him. Finn moves to my neck and whispers in my ear “think I donna know what you're doing Alex. You're playing with fire, lass” he pants out as he starts kissing my neck. Shoot, I should have known he was too smart to fall for my attempt. Finn begins kissing my collar bone and is slowly moving his hands from my hips up. He is getting me all hot and bothered now as he continues to slowly move his arms up towards my breasts, when he gets just under my breasts he stops as if waiting for permission which I give by squirming under his touch and pulling his hair for him to continue. Suddenly he unleashes his fingers on my ribs and tickles me in my most sensitive spots as if he knew I was the most ticklish on my sides. Immediately I go into freak out spaz mode and try to buck him off me while he laughs like a demented hyena.

“STOP!! Ok, ok, I give! MERCY!!!” I yell out as I continue to trash around. Finally he stops and looks down at me with a smile.

“Now you know not to mess with me, right? That was mean to use your wiles against me”

“I had no choice but to try” I say with a glare as Finn leans down and gives me a peck on the cheek

“Come on, let's get ready to head out, I'm ready for some dinner and fun. If we don't leave soon then I will be forced to continue my torture” Finn says as he stands up and laughs like a villain in a bad movie

“Alright, let's go then. You enjoy torturing me far too much. So what should I wear tonight? Is it casual or do I need to dress up?” I ask as I walk out to the living room to grab my suitcase.

“Just wear what you are comfortable in, jeans are fine if that is what you like to wear” Finn calls over his shoulder as he goes into the bathroom.

Good thing Presley helped me shop and pack otherwise I wouldn't have brought much to wear besides my favorite ripped jeans and a few shirts. I decided on a cute long sleeve coral colored dress that Presley demanded I get and my worn cowboy boots. Looks cute and its comfortable which is most important to me. The nights here are the perfect temperature to wear long sleeves with a dress. I run down the hall and do my hair and make up in the guest bedroom while Finn is showering. As my usual style I leave my hair down and my makeup light. I add a long necklace, earrings and bangle bracelets and I am ready to go. I walk down to the master bedroom and find Finn petting Egypt and talking to her just like I do.

“So we're heading out with some friends so you will need to stay here Egypt. I will take care of Alex so you donna need to worry. You just relax here at the apartment.” Finn mummers to her. I look him over and see he is wearing worn jeans with a few holes in them and a long sleeve button down white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to the elbows and dark distressed leather shoes. Holy shit he looks so hot. He looks hot in everything he wears but there is just something about a guy who wears a button down shirt with the sleeves rolled up to show his arms. Its so hot. While I am oogling Finn he realizes I am standing in the doorway gawking at him and smiles at me shyly.

“Alex, you look great. Those boots are so sexy, they scream American. I'm going to have to get into fights tonight with all the guys staring at you” Finn says happily with a shake of his head.

“Um should I change? I don't want to be that girl that has to pretty much wave the American flag in everyone's faces. Do they not have cowboy boots here?”

“Let's just say girls around here don't look or dress like you. And don't you dare change, I can't wait to show you off” Finn growls as he walks up to me and gives me a tight hug and light kiss on the lips. “Be back later Egypt” Finn calls as he takes my hand and pulls me out the door.

“I love it that you talk to her just like I do. Like she really understands what the hell we are saying”

“She does understand Alex. She is very intelligent, all Cir Siths are. That is how they bond with their master. If you treated her like a dumb animal you wouldn't have her respect and affection. She would never lay down her life for you if she didn't love and respect you”

“Wow, I had no idea. Here I thought I was turning into a crazy lady who talks to her dog. So where are we headed to?” I ask Finn as we step into the elevator and head down to the lobby

“Well, there is a little hole in the wall bar about a block away that has great food, live bands and a great atmosphere. I figured we would go there if that sounds alright to you”

“Sounds good to me” I say cheerily as we pass through the lobby and head out on the street. The night is cool but not so cold that I need a jacket luckily. We had down the street hand in hand and walk towards a bar that looks like its in full swing of a good time. The music is coming out the windows and doors and sounds like an old timey folk band. I love that kind of music. We walk in and head to a booth in the back that has the perfect view of the dance floor and band. The bar isn't big but everything is spaced out so we aren't all smashed together. A cute short hair waitress comes bouncing over and happily slaps Finn on the back in greeting.

“Hi Finn!! We haven't seen you around in a long time!”

“Hey Ava, how are you? Ava this is Alex who is here from America” Finn gestures over to me

“Hi Alex! I love your outfit. I knew you weren't from around here the minute you walked in” Ava giggles

“Ah, nice to meet you Ava. Guess I should have wore something less American huh?” I mumble as I look down at my outfit.

“No, no! I love it!! We just don't see cowboy boots much around here. I love them. In fact I have a pair at home but I just can't seem to pull them off like you can” Ava reassures me brightly. “So what can I get you guys to eat and drink?” Ava asks loudly as the band starts up a loud and fast song. I defer to Finn cause I haven't a clue as to what is good. Once Finn orders, Ava bounces back to the bar to put in our order.

“Guess you were right about my outfit being quite American” I sigh. I feel like I should go change because I keep catching people glancing at me

“Don't you dare feel anything less than beautiful. You look hot in that dress and with those boots, they make your legs look like they go on for days. I'm having trouble keeping my hands to myself in fact” Finn says with a leer look that makes me laugh

“Alright, I won't go change” I roll my eyes at him. Boys, they are so easy to please. I look around the bar and see it looks exactly like I would think an old time tavern in Scotland would look like. Wood all over,  the tables, bar, walls, everything. Its not edgy or high class like some places in Chicago. This is the kind of place you would feel comfortable going to dressed in jeans and flip flops. I love it. I'm such a simple person and easy to please. Taking me to a high class restaurant is not the way to impress me.

As I am looking around I see a large hulking guy with a square jaw, black hair and brown eyes walking towards us with a huge smile. He walks over and literally pushes me over to make room for him to sit on my side of the booth. My face must be one of shock cause Finn and the new guy laugh loudly at me.

“Alex, meet Tank” Finn says as he shakes hands with Tank

“Ah, nice to meet you Tank? Is Tank short for something?” I ask the hulking giant next to me who is looking at me with a look I can only describe as perplexed. Tank looks over to Finn and gives him a menacing look and says “Don't you dare” to which Finn begins to laugh loudly at. Guess he isn't intimidated by Tank.

“His real name is Tiberious” Finn laughs and points to Tank who slams his hands on the table which causes me to jump.

“Damn it Finn! Can I just have one person in this world who doesn't know that horrible name! Come on!” Tank whines which causes Finn to laugh harder and me to start to giggle. These two are idiots. Tank is very intimidating when you first look at him but once he smiles and his booming laugh make him easy to warm up to.

Tank throws his huge arm around me and asks “so how do you know dick head over here?” pointing to Finn who has stopped laughing and is scowling at Tank's arm draped around me which Tank notices and pulls me closer.

“Well, I am here visiting Finn and his family” I manage to say as Tank squeezes me closer to him. Shit, I don't know what I am supposed to tell people about my time here.

“Ah, here to see how royalty lives eh?” Tank says laughingly as he strokes my arm lovingly. This guy is getting a little too close for comfort here

“Tank, you better let her go or you might leave the bar missing an arm” Finn says with a growl. What the hell. He isn't serious is he? What does Tank mean by royalty?

“I should have known you would find someone worth fighting for eventually” Tank says to Finn as he takes his arm off me and moves away a little which calms Finn down.

“Hey Tank. Are ya hanging out here? Can I get you something?” Ava comes back to the table with our drinks and some bread

“Ava, love! When are you getting off tonight?” Tank purrs at her. I'm starting to see that Tank is quite the flirt. While those two are flirting, Finn looks at me with a quirk of the eyebrow as if to ask me if I'm alright. To which I nod and smile. Ava takes Tank's order and heads back to the bar again.

“So, whats new Finn?” Tank asks while stuffing bread in his mouth. The guy eats like me, already a kindred spirit!

“Not much. Just in town to show Alex around and we will probably head back Monday”