Free You Complete Me by Wendi Zwaduk

relying on those who can, then he’s creating chaos and playing a lot of people for fools.”
    “Then that’s his play.” Kynan stood. “He wants to be adored. He wanted to be God and have his own utopia.”
    “Exactly.”
    “Sounds familiar,” Emily muttered. What Kynan had said was exactly what Maslow was accusing Kynan of doing.
    “He’s blaming me for the chaos, isn’t he? He’s convinced I want to kill the humans, right?”
    “Yes.” Hagan nodded.
    “Then we draw him out. We’ll make a big spectacle where I give myself up and hand my friends over to him.” Kynan pointed to another couple, who stood and left the room. Emily didn’t know who they were, but apparently, they trusted the vampire.
    “We’ll make him think he’s winning. All of us are at full power,” the brunette said. “We need to fool the old bastard.” She stuck out her hand. “I’m Lexa. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
    Emily nudged Hagan. She hadn’t reached full power. She wasn’t even sure Hunters could reach full power—whatever it was. She’d never been taught the ways of the Seers—just the Hunters.
    What’s full power?
    I’m not sure. I’ve never heard of it, Hagan replied.
    Then we’re the risky part of this plan.
    We need to trust Kynan. He knows what he’s doing .
    “Were you followed?” Lexa asked.
    “We hope not.” Hagan hugged Emily tighter.
    “I can’t say for certain. The Hunters check on each other. My partner, Ben’s always monitoring me. He might not know, but then again, he could know everything.” Her stomach soured. Now that she knew more about Ben, she didn’t trust him.
    “Partner?” Ava asked. “Hagan’s not your partner?”
    “As far as anyone knows, I’m not with Emily,” Hagan said. “I don’t exist.”
    “Hagan.” Ava gave him a patronizing look and her bottom lip jutted out. “That’s awful.”
    “Enough. It’s for the best. If I don’t exist, then she’s not at risk.” Hagan kissed the side of Emily’s head. The move should’ve reassured her, but the gesture felt more like a show than a show of gratitude.
    Ava opened her mouth to say something, but Lexa stepped between Ava and Hagan. “Then we’ll need you both to stay here. We can’t keep throwing the word risk around. Creighton and Vanessa are on the computers, no doubt getting the word out via the internet. Ava, I want you to take Joachim and Paddy to the bunker. Stock the shelves with enough items to last a month. Ky, go help Creighton. I’m sure you’ll want to know what’s going on and you’ll want to get Hagan up to speed. I’ll show Emily upstairs.”
    “You bet.” Kynan touched Lexa’s cheek. “This is why we work so well together. Love you.” He winked, then ushered Ava and two other men out of the room.
    Lexa sighed as Hagan and Kynan left the room. “The Hunters are a good organization. We need them for balance. Not all of them are corrupted. Someone should stand up to the rotten eggs and ensure the rest of us are safe. I refuse to believe everyone in the Hunters’ organization and I think all of us working together is the best thing we can do. I trust you because you’d be crazy to come here knowing any one of us can destroy you. I see the light in your soul. I’m not afraid you’ll hurt us—but I can’t speak for everyone.”
    Emily balled her hands. She knew exactly what Lexa meant. Lexa was probably her only friend in the house, save for Hagan. Hunters weren’t trustworthy lately and because of her association with the group, she was guilty. She also understood the gravity of the situation. They’d die if she messed up. The other Hunters didn’t need to know she’d switched sides. Not a bit. She didn’t know the other Supers in the house, but for the first time since her husband left her, she felt at home. No way would she give up the thing she wanted most—Hagan.
    “Well?” Lexa tipped her head. “This is a hard decision. We’re asking you to give up everything you