Free Their Dark Hunter (Masters of Darkness) by Alaska Angelini Page A

doing?” Air was impossible to take in, as Vex’s grip grew tighter. “I’m out of here,” Melody said.
    Instantly, Vex let go.
    Trace couldn’t believe what was happening. Melody was mated to both of them? Vex’s personality changed the moment Melody headed to the door. It was so out of character for Vex.
    Trace watched as he rushed to her side. “No, wait. Okay, that wasn’t a good example of me trying to change. Shit, wait, Melody.”
    Her eyes came back to Trace and she stopped. “ You know, if you ask me, I’d say you’re acting like a complete ass, Vex. I understand where Trace is coming from.” She walked around his master and lowered herself to the floor next him. Her eyes were breathtaking up close. Trace wasn’t sure what to say while she studied his face. “I’m Melody,” she said, quietly.
    “Trace.” He stood and glanced toward Vex. His master wasn’t taking their mating well at all.
    “Vex and I were about to go eat some breakfast. Would you like to come?”
    As much as he wanted to, Trace wasn’t about to trample on his master’s toes and piss him off even more. Melody knew they were connected now. That’s all that mattered. He’d try to see her on his own time. Which sucked. They were really going to have to figure out a way to make this work. His best guess was time. Hopefully it would ease the anger his master felt for his secret.
    “I’d love to, but maybe some other time. ” He looked up to Vex, his heart aching. “Let me know if you want me to watch over the club for you tonight.”
    Trace went to leave , and Vex grabbed his arm hard as he walked by. “I don’t think so.” Trace’s back hit the wall hard and Vex’s lips were suddenly on his. It was so unexpected that it took a moment before it registered what was actually happening.
    Lust roared through him and Trace grabbed the back of Vex’s neck. They both may have been mated to Melody, but they’d been skirting around this for some time now.
    Vex’s muscles wedged him harder into the wall and the pain was exactly what he needed. “You ever fucking hide anything from me again, so help me.” Vex pushed his mouth back into his, and Trace met it hungrily. It was a promise, an answer sealed with a kiss.
    Trace suddenly realized Melody was still there. Watching. His eyes went to her , nervously. Who knew what she thought seeing them go at each other like that. He’d only just met her.
    The fullness of her lips was parted and her eyes were big. Vex stepped back and took a deep breath. “Well, quite the situation we have going on here, I’d say.”
    Melody slowly looked at him. “Can you both do that again?”
    Trace laughed and the tension he felt was suddenly gone. “You know what. I think I’m going to take that offer of breakfast. I’m seriously starving.”
    A nod was all Vex’s response. He walked into the restroom and shut the door. The shower turned on and he looked over to his mate. “I should have contacted you sooner, but I had a h ell of a time tracking you down without Vex being anywhere around. I really thought he’d freak out if he knew we were bonded.”
    She laughed. “ Maybe it’s better you didn’t find me. It probably would have gotten you shot.”
    “Speaking of shooting. I’m happy Vex got you to stop. It was getting a bit out of control.”
    Something passed over her face and he knew he’d screwed up the moment he’d brought up the subject. Melody stepped back and shook her head. “You know, I should really go. This has been a really…life changing few hours. Trace, it was a pleasure meeting you. I hate that we haven’t gotten to know each other better, but right now I have thinking to do.” She walked for the door and he rushed forward.
    “Wait, don’t leave. Kill more demons, I don’t care. You just have to know that Vex could get in a lot of trouble if they thought he wasn’t doing his job. I don’t want to see him get taken away. Do you?”
    Melody opened her mouth and