Where was Sebastian? The girls were supposed to be drooling over him. But none of the vampires seemed interested in the others at this point.
I stormed through the crowd and toward the girls. Scarlet pretended to arm-wrestle with Trevor and then turned his wrist to examine it.
I saw Scarlets fang catch the light of the fire pit. Onyxs onyx tattooed fang sparkled when she grinned.
Trevor was in heaven. But if Onyx and Scarlet had their way, he might be somewhere else.
Scarlet lifted his wrist to her mouth.
Scarlet! I called. Onyx.
Not so fast, Trevor warned, holding Onyx by the waist. They are doing just fine. You arent the only one interested in threesomes.
First of all, Im not. And second of all, this isnt that kind of party.
Is jealousy the only emotion you feel? Trevor charged. Even in front of Monster Boy? he said. But it appears hes already busy, he said, gesturing to a few girls who were talking to Alexander. But dont worry. You can join in with us. I wont tell.
I wasnt pleased that my schoolmates were fawning over my boyfriend, but I had more urgent matters to attend to.
Save it for school.
I wrangled the girls away from Trevor and whispered in Onyxs ear. Hes not a V.
Not a V? He had overheard me. What does that mean? Virgin?
Oh, really? Onyx said softly.
They were shocked.
Funny, we both sensed he was, Scarlet whispered. Its not the first time weve made a mistake, she said, alluding to me.
Remember why I invited you guysfor Sebastian, I urged.
But Scarlet wasnt walking away. She was charmed by Trevor and continued to hold on to his hand.
You can have Sebastian, she said in a low voice to Onyx.
She cant like Trevor, I said. Thats not an option. Remember what we discussed, I warned through gritted teeth. No one gets Dont worry, Raven. Shes just having fun, Onyx said, stopping me. And I plan to do the same. Onyx flipped back her jet black locks and disappeared into the crowd.
This party was getting out of hand. Vampires mixing with unsuspecting mortals. I had to make sure no one was bittenespecially Trevor Mitchell.
I looked to Alexander and Sebastian for help. Sebastian was now talking to the girls who were interested in Alexander, and Alexander was entranced by his rocking party.
I turned to go back to Trevor and I bumped into Becky.
Im so sorry, Raven, she said. Can you forgive me?
Uh, yesbut I have something else I have to deal with right now.
Pleaselisten, Becky pleaded. Youre the one who always talks about being in trouble, but Im the one who keeps getting you there. You are my best friend. Now and alwaysand I dont want anything to get in the way of that.
I hated not telling you about the party, I said. I did feel like a sneak. But I had to protect you.
I totally understand. You and Alexander are so kind to Sebastianand to me. And look what weve done. We brought Trevor and the entire school to the Mansion. Becky sat on a bench lined with plastic skeletons. Im so ashamed.
Its okay, Becky. I gave her a hug. Alexanders having the time of his life. Babes dancing in his backyard. Jocks hanging out. Its an image I never imagined. Its a blessing, really. Hes so isolated being homeschooled, and now hes more popular than Trevor.
Becky managed a small grimace. You dont hate me?