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WELL, THAT WORKED OUT just perfectly. I was a little worse for the wear, but it had to look good. Ah fuck, the doctor’s had to reset the bones in my hand and Sig was rambling on with his questions.
“I told you already, you... Fuck! Would you mind?” I snapped at the doctor as he poked and prodded. “We were in the yard between the dorms, walking back with Aella when this six pack of idiots started talking shit to us about how they didn’t want us around and we should crawl back under the rocks we came from.”
“I don’t get how they knew you were Otherkinds?” Sig crossed his arms, watching the doctor without any sympathy for my condition whatsoever. He really is a dick.
“Maybe because I stopped between the buildings to take my synthetic. Apparently they recognized the works kit. I don’t fucking know, Sig.”
“How is it you didn’t know what was going on before it happened? Don’t you usually catch shit like this at a distance? Being mildly telepathic and all.”
“Yeah, mildly. Aella is distracting as all Hell, jabbering on about phone calls and six weeks, and a lousy two-dollar cup of coffee. I don’t fucking know, man. All I know is all of a sudden these assholes were up our asses and in my face to separate me from the girls. I took a beating so they would be alright. I mean poor Collette, she was terrified. Aella kicked the shit outta two of them. Probably gonna piss blood for a month.” I laughed, the girl sure did pack a punch.
I watched Sig’s expression as I went on and a smile crept up into his face. I was right to think he would have an interest in Aella, I just hadn’t realized that the seeds had been planted before I had stepped in. How fortuitous. She would be the perfect distraction for this fool, and I wouldn’t even have to have Collette push for it.
“Well, you seem to be in good hands here. I’ll let you get finished up.” Sig looked me over once more before leaving the room. I sat back with a wince and a smirk, resting my eyes, just as I heard the door open again. I had expected it to be Collette but instead, I was looking up at Keegan.
“My Lord?” I asked, confused, attempting to stand. With all of the issues Keegan and I have had, the last thing I wanted to do was be prone in his presence. Especially if his memory were at all improved. That would not go over well for me, at all. It would, in fact, spoil all of my fun.
“Don’t. Sit. You’ve just been jumped by six men nearly as big as I, from what I understand.”
“Yes, Sir, but not a one can hit nearly as hard as you, and I’ve survived that on more than one occasion.”
Keegan smiled shortly. “That you have. Listen, I was going to make an announcement before you came slamming through the doors, and after what’s happened, I think it’s an even better idea now. I’m removing you as Class Rep.”
“What?” I jerked forward, nearly knocking the Doctor over as he was trying to set my collar. “Why would you do that when I’ve finally gotten it all organized and fine-tuned?”
“Look Greisen, not that I have to explain my reasons to you, but you fell behind last semester and if you plan on passing the MCATS, you need time to actually study for them. Otherwise, what was the point of all the advanced Chem classes?”
I nodded, his reasoning was sound, but I got the feeling there was more. Unfortunately, his Pureblood was a barrier I couldn’t cross, not unless he bled for me, which he wouldn’t do. Oh, how I wished I’d procured some of his blood when McAllister was draining him for the Hunter’s Association. That little drink I’d had in the warehouse wasn’t enough to break the barrier, but no matter, I didn’t need to know his mind to shatter him. He had other weaknesses, fairer ones, little five foot five ones that could be toyed with.
“Who are you replacing me with? I’d like to know who Collette will be working with.”
“Well, she’s only going to be working with the underclassmen from now on, since I just heard they made her President of Phi Beta Delta. I’ve chosen Ryane and Sig to take over in your steads.”
I clenched my newly repaired fists and pain shot up into my shoulders. Those two idiots running the upperclassmen? Was he fucking kidding? “I assume you want me to give Sig all of my files and programs that I set up?”
“If it isn’t too much trouble.”
“Nope. Not at all.” I clenched my teeth, forcing a smile.
“Good, do you want me to send in Collette, she’s been waiting out there all this time.”
“No, tell her I’ll meet her at the dorm.”
He nodded, leaving me alone with the doctor.
“Well, are you going to finish my fucking collar or not Doc?” I barked as he stared at me with a quiver.
“I-It’s healed; I’m going to have to re-break it.”
“Come here.” I demanded and he shrank back. Ah fuck it. I slipped from the bed and grabbed him by the head, if I was going to have to endure a new break, I was going to have a good meal first.