Essence of Quinn Parts 3 & 4 (MxM)

Issues

Secondo sat back in his chair and rubbed the bridge of his nose, sighing wearily. The ghouls had given him their rundown of the mission and he’d looked over the photographs of the scene.

“He is hoping to cause as much chaos as possible for us in order to weaken us. Whilst we are focused on fielding the humans’ attention away, he will make his move to try and take Itzal back.”

Earth nodded, frowning.

“It was lucky that Quinn had a vision about this one, but how many more will there be? We need to take him out and quickly,” the big ghoul said.

Secondo pursed his lips and nodded.

“Si. He is well protected though. We will keep an eye on them for a couple of days. Water and Air can do the night shift tonight, keeping watch on their base.”

Santos had set up shop at an old church that he’d bought on the outskirts of the city. Itzal had told them where it was and they’d watched it on and off for the last few days. The wards used to protect it were strong and Quinn didn’t even want to think about how much blood had been spilled to get them up and running.

A knock at the door pulled them out of their thoughts and Earth answered it.

“Veles,” he said in greeting as Primo’s earth ghoul stepped into the study.

Secondo greeted him warmly.

“Thank you for covering, Veles. I trust my brother and your pack are well?”

“They are, thank you,” he said. “And it is no trouble. Anything to help out in these worrying times.”

Secondo smiled sadly at him and then addressed his ghouls.

“Veles will stay with me for a couple of hours whilst you all go and regroup. You need to discuss Itzal and my proposal. Do not feel rushed in your decision, and do not feel pressured to say yes. If it is really something that you do not want, then we have a plan B. We will not abandon this ghoul.”

They all made noises of agreement and Secondo dismissed them.

Quinn had managed to order food from an app on the way home and he was secretly pleased with himself that he’d managed to figure it out without having to ask for Air’s help. It arrived at the same time they did. A Sibling was bringing the bags towards the lair as they got there; a lot of bags. Maybe Quinn had gotten a little carried away.

“Oh, what’s this?” Air said, nose twitching. Quinn smirked and Air’s eyes lit up when he saw the logo on the bags. He turned to Quinn with a grin on his face. “Steakhouse? Did you do this?”

He nodded.

“I figured we all deserved a treat after what we just had to do.”

Air hugged him and the others clapped him on the shoulder in thanks as they passed.

Air kissed him and smiled up at him.

“Well done old man,” he murmured against his lips. “Popped your Uber Eats cherry.”

Quinn snorted and playfully shoved him as they went to get settled. They laid the food out on the low table in the living room and gathered there, sitting cross legged on the ground around it.

“So, it seems that you have already come to a decision without me then?” Earth rumbled.

He must have felt the uneasiness coming from the rest of them. He looked around the pack who gave each other nervous glances. Quinn was the one who spoke up.

“We discussed it on the way home. We think that we should offer Itzal a place with us.” Earth studied him for a moment. “Surely we have room in our pack to welcome him?”