Beautiful Sins: Leigha Lowery (19 page)

"Tiffany!" I screamed. Naomi's mind wasn't conscious. She wouldn't be able to figure out how to get out of her bedroom. However, it wouldn't be long before she got through it with her superhuman strength.

"What?" Tiffany said, walking casually out of the kitchen. Jenny quickly grabbed her purse and fled to the car. I didn't bother speaking with her about the matter. I quickly grabbed her purse and pushed her out of the house.

"Hey! What is your…" She paused as she saw ferocious Naomi running down the steps like a wild animal. I pulled the pepper spray out of my purse and as she launched for us, I sprayed her directly in her eyes, causing her to bounce back. She pouted and began to clean her face with her paws. She had gotten a good look at me, and I knew she wouldn't forget. I quickly turned the lock on the door and slammed it as I ran out. I grabbed Tiffany and pulled her to her car.

"What is wrong with Naomi?" Tiffany screamed.

"She's infected with some type of rabies. Get in the car. It won't be long before she blasts through that door."

"Wait? How do you know she has rabies?" Tiffany asked.

"Randy, my stepdad has patients like this all the time. Now get out of here before she infects you!" I yelled.

Just as Tiffany hopped into her car and cranked the engine, Naomi was right on cue. She burst through the front door in one stride. Cleaning her face, she took one look at me. Jenny screamed and hit the lock button.

"Get out of here Leigha!" Tiffany yelled out her window, as she put the car in reverse and pulled off.

I remained perfectly still at the curb. Maria's Camaro was just a few steps away, but Naomi was swift. Maria had the engine cranked and the car in drive. She was waiting for me to make the move. I just had to wait for Naomi to slip into a crouch and then I could make my move. She was more intelligent than I gave her credit for. She leapt into the air, her aim set directly on me. I closed my eyes, and waited for impact. Something landed in front of me, and I heard a hard smack, and something crush hard onto the ground. I opened my eyes, and noticed Jason standing in front of me. He slipped into a crouch, barring his monstrous teeth. He snarled and roared at her. Naomi took a few steps back. Naomi drew in a few deep breaths, leapt onto the roof of her house, and disappeared over the roof. Jason rose to his feet and took a step forward. He was going to go after her. I grabbed his arm.

"Wait! Where are you going?" I complained.

"She has your scent. I have to stop her before she gets away." He said in a very husky tone. He didn't realize that he was still slightly in his cat-like form. He turned away from me, ashamed of what he had shown me. I placed my hand on my shoulder to comfort him, and to catch my breath.

"It's okay Jason. I know you're a guardian." I assured him. He stared at me warily. I just shook my head. It's a long story. I'll tell you more about it later. I have to get Alexander over here, so that he knows what's going on. Like clockwork, my cell phone rang. It was Randy.

"Leigha! Are you alright? Alexander got word that you were in trouble and…" I cut him off.

"I'm fine Randy. Thanks to my friend Jason."

"Jason?" Randy made it sound like a question. I sighed.

"I'll tell you more about it later…" I didn't get to finish.

"Just stay there. Alexander will be there within minutes." Randy said. He got that wrong. It was more like seconds before he teleported right beside me.

"Leigha." He sighed in relief, taking my face between his hands.

"I'm okay. Thanks to Jason I'm more than okay." I said, gesturing towards Jason. Alexander reluctantly took his eyes off me. Jason glared at him, and Alex glared back.

"What are you doing here?" Alex growled. Jason seemed unperturbed. He took a step forward.

"Taking care of what's mine." He answered sternly. Alex broke out into a loud laugh.

"Yours?" He shook his head dubiously. Jason growled back. I instinctively stood in between them, my hands on each of their chests, trying to put some distance between them.

"Boy's! No fighting!" I snapped. Alex wrapped his arm swiftly around my waist, ready to yank me out of the way. Maria quickly hopped out her car, rushing to my aid.

"This is just ridiculous. Leigha, get out of the way!" She yelled, trying to pull me from in between them.

"No! Stop this, stop this right now!" I demanded in a roar. Alex drew in a deep breath, which I thought was unnecessary since he didn't need oxygen to sustain life. I could feel his tense body relaxing from my high-pitched demand. Jason was still livid, his eyes glowing brightly and his hands balling into tight fists.

"Don't you think you'd better go get a hold of Naomi before she starts terrorizing the town? I can just imagine the damage a new born Shewolf can inflict on such a small town." Maria reminded. Jason growled and took a step back. Maria pulled me roughly out of the way.

"What are you, ill?" Maria asked, staring at me angrily. I shrugged my shoulders.

"It has her scent. We will have to catch her before she decides to hunt. She's picking up on her instincts very well. It won't be long before she seeks Leigha out." Jason warned.

"I'm not an idiot. I know all too well about the species." Alex argued.

"Then why haven't you detained the ferocious beasts?" He countered. Alexander's patience was wearing then.

"No fighting!" I warned again. Jason and Alex looked towards me and paused. Maria stared at me in disbelief.

"Maria, take Leigha home. I will have Mina and Caleb there waiting for her when you arrive."

"No!" Jason argued. Alex frowned. "How do we know the wolf isn't hunting her now? We can't leave Leigha alone for a second. Besides, Leigha will be the only thing that will draw her out. Just the smell of her nearby will make it livid." Jason explained.

"It's too risky. I don't want that thing anywhere near her." Alex argued.

"What choice do we have? We have to catch it tonight, before she gets a hold of the Ilium clan. She's too wild." Jason pressed. Alexander thought for a moment, and then he sighed. I would see the reason forming on his face. He knew Jason's plan was a good plan.

"Damn, they are talking about Naomi like she's a wild dog." Maria laughed. I scowled at her.

"She's still our friend Maria." Maria stared at me dubiously.

"She didn't even like you Leigha. She's been jealous of you from the beginning." Maria argued.

"You guys should put her down as soon as possible." Maria encouraged. I slapped her arm, and glared at her.

"No!" I yelled. "We can at least try and see if she can be converted. She doesn't know any better. And shame on the wolves for turning her, and leaving her alone to face her transformation. She must be very confused and frightened." I argued. Jason rolled his eyes.

"You have pity for that creature. It's an abomination." He protested. Maria nodded in agreement.

"No, she's a friend. And I won't let you put her down unless there is no other choice. She didn't ask for this. She deserves a chance.” They all stared at me blankly.

"Who's in charge again?" Maria asked. I rolled my eyes.

"If this is going to work, then I'm going to have to bring in some help." Alex spoke.

"Jason, take them back to Leigha's house. And don't let Leigha out of your sight. I'll be back momentarily." Alexander spoke. He gave me a quick wink before disappearing into a cloud of smoke. Maria rolled her eyes.

"This place is getting to mystical for me." She grumbled. I groaned.

* * * * *

Slanderous Judas

Jason patrolled the outer area of the house, while Randy kept watch inside. Maria sprawled casually across my bed, flipping through the Chronicles. Meanwhile, I was in a state of panic. Why was this always happening to me? What started out as a perfectly good day, suddenly turned into a disaster. I hope Tiffany and Jenny bought that rabies story. I would have to remind Randy to bring up something about it over dinner or something. I was so nervous; I couldn't stop pacing around my room.

"Would you stop pacing already? You're giving me a headache." Maria grumbled, as she slammed the book close.

"How can you be calm at a time like this? Don't you see what's happening? Poor Naomi…" I murmured. Maria rolled off the bed, moving to stand in front of me.

"Do I need to slap you or something? You seem like you're in a state of shock." I pushed Maria out of the way and headed downstairs to see what my mother was up too.

Clearly, I was going insane. Everyone and everything was so casual. Mina sat beside my mother, casually flipping through a wedding catalog while, Randy and Caleb played an intense game of chess. My mouth fell open.

"Everything is going to be alright Leigha." Caleb murmured, still concentrating on the board. I scowled at him.

"That's not very nice Leigha." He muttered.

"Then stay out of my head." I growled as I stomped into the kitchen.

"She's a feisty one." An unfamiliar voice spoke. Alexander stood beside a tall dark handsome man. His skin was just a tad bit darker than Alex's was, and his jet-black hair stood wild and pixie-like. He stood tall with his broad shoulders, and his biceps were nearly bursting through his tightly fitted black t-shirt. It made me raise one eyebrow. Alex growled. The man turned towards Alex and flashed a bright smile.

"What? I can't help it if the ladies can't get enough of me." He said, shrugging his shoulders.

Within a flash, he was standing in just inches from me.

"So, what do I have the honor of calling this luscious young female?" He asked. He reached out towards me and began fiddling with my charm.

"Judas, back off." Alex warned sternly. Judas? Why does that name sound so familiar? Judas turned towards Alexander and stared at him in disbelief.

"Hmmn, this is new. I've never seen the Prince claim a female. Ever." He pointed out. He turned back to me and smiled.

"This one must be extra special." Judas crooned. He moved closer towards me. A bright light flashed across my eyes, and as the light faded, Alexander had Judas pinned against the wall. Randy, Caleb, and the others rushed into the kitchen. Mina rolled her eyes the moment she noticed Judas. Jason entered the house, crouching defensively in front of me.

"Of all the assassins, you call on Judas?" Mina snarled.

"It's always a pleasure Mina. Still looking very tasteful I see." Caleb growled from his slanderous remark.

"I get the picture your highness. You can put me down now." Judas spoke. Alex released his grip on him, and Judas fixed his shirt.

"I can see this is going to be all business. No pleasure intended. He took a glance towards my mother and Maria and smiled.

"At least, not for now." He grinned wickedly.

"I had to call on the best. Even if he's extremely annoying." Alex explained.

"Oh my god, it's Judas Iscariot." Maria said in awe.

"He goes simply by Judas now."

"Or 'Slanderous Judas'." Mina countered. Judas grinned and walked towards Maria and planted a soft kiss on her hand. Mina slapped Maria's hand away, causing Judas to growl.

"Enough!" Jason yelled. The Vampires glared at him dubiously.

"Why is the cat in the room?" Judas asked.

"He's taken a liking to Leigha." Alex sighed. Judas broke into a roar of laughter.

"You're in competition with a guardian?" He shook his head. "And I thought I'd seen everything." He laughed.

"So, getting this job out of the way so I can play, I say we use the girl as bait." He said, winking at Maria.

"No!" Alexander argued. "If we were going to use her as bait, I wouldn't have called on you." Judas rolled his eyes.

"I was just trying to make my job easier. However, difficult is better. Come with me, I'd like to work out some strategies with you. And I'll need a few volunteers.” Judas spoke, gesturing towards the living room. The followed behind them. Jason reluctantly left my side, joining the men in the other room.

"Can I get you ladies something to drink?" My mother asked. I rolled my eyes at her.

"This is a state of panic mother, and you're worried whether or not you're a great hostess?" I snapped at her. Maria nudged me playfully.

"A soda sounds good to me Mrs. Murphy." Maria answered. I can't believe, I was just standing in the same room as Judas Iscariot. The best vampire assassin that ever existed. He trained some of the best soldiers in the vampire army, including Alex.

"Okay, enough of the Chronicles 101." I grumbled.

"You need a chill pill, you know that Leigha." Maria snapped back.

"Sure, I'll just be casual. Even though we are sitting in a house full of guardians and vampires, I'll remain calm and casual. Oh, and the fact that I have a newborn Shewolf hunting me, is nothing. I'll just kick back, relax, and enjoy the show." I scoffed.

"Yeah, someone needs to slap her or something. She's practically flipping out." Maria suggested. I wanted to slap her instead. I scowled at the fruit bowl.

"Honey, do you want me to make you something to eat?" My mother offered. I just shook my head. I wasn't going to be satisfied until I was certain I would have this bounty off my head.