Read Omega’s Possession by Jessica Hall
Chapter 25: Thane POV
Leo walked around, clearly having been here a few times. He moved around with such confidence, I was sure he knew where to find every secret nook and hideout in this place.
I followed Leo until we walked into a bedroom and stopped near the door. My eyes took it in. Curtis was asleep in his bed.
I couldn’t understand how he found it appropriate to create himself an apartment in this sanctuary. This place was vile and disturbing. Not to mention that it actually gave me the creeps.
Walking over to him, I ripped the blue and white blanket back. His eyes shot open at the sudden loss of warmth and comfort the blanket provided by this piece of fabric just a moment ago.
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Curtis jumped awake, startled. Before he had enough time to realize what was happening. He didn’t get to do as much as recognize me as I grabbed the front of his shirt and dragged his sorry a*s*s out of bed.
In the meantime, Leo raced ahead of me to the small dining area. Honestly, I was grateful he did. The anger that burned inside me was taking over my senses, so having him here was sort of a blessing.
For as long as Leo was around, I didn’t think of killing this piece of trash ahead of time. At least for now.
Leo pulled out a chair, and I instantly tossed Curtis into it. The chair flew backward, but I caught it by gripping the arms before it tipped back.
Curtis, like the worm he was, raised his hands in front of his face. It was funny how he thought it was the first body part he had to protect. I could think of a million things far worse than a simple punch in the face.
He looked petrified as his gaze jumped between Leo and me. When Curtis finally came back to his senses, he dropped his hands and gasped. “Leo?” His mouth remained wide open until Leo tossed a glass of water in his face, and Curtis choked on the liquid. He coughed as most of the water went into his mouth.
That’s exactly what he got for acting like an idiot and forgetting to shut his damn trap. Not to mention the list of other vile shit he had done, but that topic was still ahead of us.
“Good, it looks like you’re finally awake. Took your time,” I growled at him.
Curtis rubbed a hand down his face, wiping off the water that was now drenching his shirt.
“What is this about? Why are you here?” He barked at us.
I found it funny that Curtis thought he had the right to demand answers from Leo or me. If anything, this was about time for him to shut the fu*ck up and comply with any demands we might have. I didn’t come here to play games or joke around.
Gripping the chair’s arms, I leaned in to get in his face and sneered. “We are looking for your brother. He killed my maid and gardener. And most importantly, he attacked my Omega,” I snapped at him. By now, he should understand that this wasn’t a matter of silly pride games.
Curtis blinked at me like an idiot. I wasn’t completely sure, but he appeared shocked. As if my words confused him beyond any measure. “He what?” Curtis choked out the words.
“Harlow! My Omega!” I emphasized each word that left me now. “Where is that no good piece of shit hiding?” My grip on the arms of the chair became so tight the wood cracked.
Curtis shook his head as he raised his hands in some gesture. “I.. don’t.” He stuttered, glancing at Leo.
“Don’t you know?” Curtis asked.
For others, his behavior might seem as normal, but I knew what he was trying to do. Pushing the blame on someone else rather than coming clean.
“Would I be here if I did?” Leo deadpanned, rolling his eyes.
Curtis’ brows furrowed. The worst part was that he really looked confused. I hated it. I wanted him to know where I could find his brother and what that bitch had done.
“Last I heard, he was picking up some girls from the Vamps, Curtis stammered out, glancing between Leo and me again.
I wanted him to face me. To look into my eyes while he tried to lie. So, I let out a loud roar to get his attention. “Yes, Harlow. He came after my mate. Nearly killed two of my other mates, so you need to tell us where he went!”
Curtis seemed to think, and I was beginning to wonder if this was a dead end.
“Your daughter, Bree, has caused me quite the headache. Cutting deals with Corbin for Talon, which in turn put my mate Leon’s head on the fu*cking chopping block.”
“His eyes widened. Wait, what has Bree got to do with this? Who told you?” He snapped.
I had to see this coming. I just had to. How could Curtis be so smart and dumb at the same time? Did he really have no idea who might have told me those things when Leo was standing beside me?
I pointed at Leo, and Curtis shook his head in denial.
A wide grin spread across my lips as I leaned in even closer and added, “Plus, I spoke to her before we came here. I’m quite impressed. She helped me learn a few interesting things.”
“Leave her out of it. This has nothing to do with her! That Tal has been pimping out my girl for god knows how long! He has her fu*cking brainwashed!” Curtis spat at me.
“And my mother?” I snapped at him.
He blanched, mouth opening as he glared at Leo.
Turning, I grabbed a knife from the knife block. Just as quickly, I turned back to him and plunged it into his leg. His scream was visceral and loud but quickly cut off by Leo’s hand.
Now, I have questions, and you will answer, I smiled at him, twisting the blade in his thigh.
Curtis gripped the arms of the chair and stiffened as muffled screams tried to escape him. Tears rolled down his cheeks as he nodded his head. I let the blade go, and Leo uncovered his mouth.
“Corbin is going to kill you for betraying him! I tried to tell him you were a weasel!” Curtis spat at Leo.
I backhanded him, and his head wh!pped to the side, bl00d spraying out his lips as his teeth went through them.
He growled, pinning me with a glare a child could imitate. Curtis spat bl00d out. Your mother tried to shut us down. “What did you expect us to do? She stole my Omega!”
“You alerted Corbin and told him she was picking up Harlow,” I snarled at him.
Curtis laughed. “That bitch had it coming. She did it you know, she got it passed. One signature she needed, just one. I warned her. She only had to walk away and leave it. I would have left the past to stay there, but she had to try to blackmail me instead.”
“I thought she tried to blackmail Corbin,” he nodded.
“Corbin laughed at her, told her no one would believe her. So she came after me. I couldn’t risk Bree. She wanted me to convince Corbin to sign the petition, which would have shut us down.”