Chapter 5: Finn - Pisces

He hadn’t intended on waking up with Raven in his arms, but the excitement from the night before had given them a change of plans. After they shared a shower, she dressed and smelled up his bathroom with the fruitiest smelling perfume ever, and he stood at the window thinking of the task ahead.

He had always known that Seth and Bay were in a constant tug of war with one another, and even though Bay had always been the clear leader of the Zodiacs, Seth was always there to challenge him. Ever since the club had formed, the two had been posturing, and Finn often wondered why Bay allowed the other guy to be in his club at all. Maybe Bay couldn’t find another Aries.

Raven walked over to the window and gave him a kiss on the cheek. “I’ll see you later, lover. Call me if you need anything.”

“Thanks, Raven.” He gave her hand a squeeze. She’d been so good to him since he’d arrived in town, and if it weren’t for her, he’d have been lost. “You know I will.”

With one last smile, she shut the door behind her as she left. He brushed his hand through his damp hair and raked it back. The one unruly strand fell back into his eyes, and he left it, knowing putting up a fight with it was no use. It had always won. He decided he might as well dress and get ready for his day, but his phone rang while he dug through his suitcase for a clean pair of jeans.

The number on the screen wasn’t familiar, but he had a feeling he knew who it was. “Hello?” He held his breath and hoped he was right.

“Finn? It’s Seth.”

“Hey, man. I thought it might be you. Don’t tell me you’re ready for me now?” He gave a sultry laugh and hoped the man wasn’t calling to cancel.

“Actually, I was thinking tomorrow around five or six? I know it’s kind of early in the evening, but we have a late flight home, and I thought it would be nice to see you. Maybe you could give Kari and me a nice send off.”

“I’d like that.” He knew Bay would like it, too, and it meant that before he went, he’d have to go over to Bay’s and get the equipment.

“So, tell me, Finn, do you still work that mouth of yours like you used to?”

Finn didn’t hook up with many men intentionally, but occasionally, things in sex club orgies got a little passionate, and he’d found himself in the position. He’d always thought of Bay during those times, just like when he and Seth had been together in the shower at camp.

“I can sure as hell try if that’s what you want,” Finn said. Knowing Seth was down for exactly what Bay wanted to see had him turned on.

“You know I always liked it, and I think it’s something Kari would appreciate. She’s turned on when I top another man.”

“Then consider me your bottom.” Finn felt his cock twitch as his adrenaline pumped.

“Perfect. It’s so hard to find someone who is discreet. I know I can count on you for that.” He seemed confident, and Finn knew that being a fellow Zodiac, sharing the same secret, was what had built that trust.

“Of course,” Finn said. “You know, I’m surprised you came to town with all of this shit going on with the murders. You heard about Logan, right?”

“Logan? No, I read about Tad in the papers. Poor guy. His uncle really did a number on him, didn’t he? Do you think he just snapped or what?”

“You’re really that far out of the loop?” Finn wondered how Seth could not know what was going on, but then, it had all just gone down. “There’s someone in New York slicing up Zodiacs and the people they love. I’m on my way out of town as soon as possible, too. Most likely Sunday. I just have shit to do for work, and then I’m bailing. So far, they got Tad, his sister, Logan’s old lady, and I don’t know, like three or four others; and get this, Darek Blake is the investigator. Logan is on his way to the pen. You couldn’t have picked a worse time to come for a visit. But who am I to talk.”

“I doubt it’s as serious as all that,” Seth said. “Sounds like Logan was wrapped up in it with Tad or something worse. Bay would have called me, unless he’s the one killing us off. Maybe he’s in need of a new hobby.” Seth’s laughter sent chills down Finn’s spine.

“You think it could be Bay?”

“Who else do you know that’s as sadistic as that bastard? I’ll keep my distance, and if anyone comes for me, they best be prepared. In Dallas, we carry guns, and we know how to use them. If this killer comes at me, he better not bring a knife to a gun fight.”

Finn knew it was just like Seth to feel invincible because no other Zodiac had an ego that compared to Bay’s as much as him.

“Well, I hope you do shoot them. It would appear that you and I are next.”

“What the hell do you mean?” Seth asked.

“If this fucker is going in order, it’s me next and then you. It’s just a theory, but Bay thinks we’re safe as long as Logan’s kicking around in prison.”

“That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard of, and how does Bay know so much? Again, if someone is murdering Zodiacs, it’s him. And he can come at me all day; I’m not afraid of him.” He laughed like it was the most ridiculous thing in the world, and Finn wished he was as confident. “Think about what you’re saying, Finn. You just said that someone is killing Zodiacs, but that’s not true. Tad jumped out of a fucking window, and Logan is in jail. He’s not dead. Out of all the killings, not one of them has been a Zodiac.”

“Tad might have had help going out that window, and Logan’s girlfriend was nearly cut in half, Seth. Could you imagine if that were Kari? Either way, we’re the targets, and someone is making us suffer.”

“I think Logan got himself mixed up in something and Tad threw himself out that window for the guilt over killing his uncle. Case solved. Darek’s work should be a piece of cake.” He gave another laugh, and Finn knew there was no convincing the guy. He focused on the task and how he and Bay were going to set it up.

“Maybe you’re right. I’ll see you later?”

“Yeah, I’ll let Kari know we have a big send-off. See you then.”

The phone went dead, and Finn thought about what he’d learned. He couldn’t ignore that things were happening with Zodiacs, but maybe it wasn’t what it seemed.

He had to go to Bay’s to get the equipment and decided to make arrangements. Knowing Bay hated getting calls from out of nowhere, he decided to text. Bay sent a one-word response. Penthouse.

On his way to the penthouse, he thought about telling Bay Seth’s theory to see his reaction. He didn’t think that Bay was targeting him, but maybe he’d know more information that could help. He wondered just how much he didn’t know, considering Seth was in the dark. He also wondered why Seth hadn’t been contacted. Shouldn’t they let the others in on what was going on? Had Bay, as their leader, been in touch? Finn hadn’t gotten a formal call, but then again, he’d come to town to do his business with Bay.

He arrived at the penthouse where Bay conducted all of his business, and he wondered if he’d have to submit to a strip search as usual.

He knocked on the door and was surprised when a younger woman answered. “Come in.” She stepped aside and held the door open for him. The girl looked very much like a younger version of Bay’s wife Lila, and he couldn’t help but wonder if she was related. She was also wearing a very short French maid’s costume and holding a white dust rag.

Finn entered and joined Bay in the front room. “I see you’re cloning women now.”

“Yes, Mia is my sister-in-law. She’s repaying a debt today by cleaning the place for me. I didn’t think you’d mind her being here.”

The young woman walked over to the coffee table and bent over to wipe it. Her ass stuck out, and Finn could see everything she had. His pulse quickened at the sight of her.

“No, of course not.” He didn’t see any reason for her to be there, other than to get under his skin, but Finn didn’t let any emotion show on his face.

“Mia, do me a favor and check Mr. Wheeler for wires.”

“Yes, sir,” she said.

As she smiled and walked over, Finn realized why she was there. Bay knew how to put people on edge. She ran her hands up his chest and down his arms. Then she reached around behind him and felt his back. Her hands moved lower, grazing his hard cock and cupping his balls.

He turned his head and whispered in her ear. “They’re nice and full.”

“Indeed.” She smiled, and Bay cleared his throat. She turned around and looked him in the eye. “He’s clean.”

“Thank you. Now get back to work.” Bay sipped his drink and put his feet on the coffee table. “I’d offer her to you, but I don’t share her.”

Finn took the chair beside him. “I’m good. I’m meeting Seth between five and six tomorrow for a little send-off. I actually had an interesting conversation with him and was shocked at how uninformed he was about a certain situation going on with our friends.” He hated having to be careful, but with Mia around, he had no choice.

Bay shrugged. “It’s not my fucking job to keep them informed. You guys act like I’m your fucking babysitter.”

“He’s a potential target, Bay. Don’t you think that a little heads up is fair?” He knew that Bay didn’t care much for Seth, but to let him be in danger and say nothing? That was low, even for Bay Collins.

“Consider yourself special.”

“I’d say I’m honored, but really, Bay. Someone should explain to the rest of the guys what we’re up against.” It wasn’t fair that they had targets on their backs and no one had told them.

“And what are we up against? Do you know? Because I don’t. I can’t exactly say what we’re facing.” He shrugged like it didn’t matter.

Finn knew he’d have to take on the task himself. Once he was back home and safe, he’d do just that. “Is there anything you’re not telling me? Something I could pass along?”

“Oh, now you don’t trust me?” Bay narrowed his eyes. “I’m hurt, Finn. To think that you say you’re in love with me, and now this? Perhaps I’m the one who shouldn’t trust you.”

Finn turned to see Mia across the room listening. She turned her head back toward the table she wiped and then walked to the other side of the room. Finn looked back at Bay, who was downing a drink. “That’s not what I’m saying. I do trust you. Of course, I do. I’m here, aren’t I?” He felt like a scrambling fool trying to keep Bay from being angry with him. Finn was so close to having his fantasy come true.

“Yes, because you need my money,” Bay said. “Don’t think that I don’t know what means most to you. Your art is always going to come before anyone else, Finn. It’s true, and you know it. You’re not willing to get on your knees tonight for me. That’s all for my money.”

“You want me on my knees? All you have to do is say so right now. Your little friend can watch.” Finn wasn’t about to be intimidated. He’d had enough of the posturing.

Bay sat forward in his chair. “If you kneel, it will be to do my whim. Look around. Do you think I need your sex? I need your commitment; sex is only a reward.” He turned to the girl and held out his hand. “Come to me, Mia.”

Mia walked over and took his hand. Then Bay pulled her down into his lap. He stroked her hair like she was his pet. “Mia, tell Finn why you’re being punished.”

“I took money from Bay’s wallet to buy coke.”

“And what had I told you?”

“To come to you when I needed a fix,” she said.

Bay nodded. “And you didn’t. Why?”

“Because you had told me no when I asked.”

Bay reached over to the table beside him and opened a wooden box. Then he took out a small packet of cocaine and tossed it on the table. “You see? She didn’t trust that I would provide if she gave herself to me. Instead, she stole, and she ended up buying some shit that made her sick.”

The girl began to cry, and Bay pushed her off his lap. “Go ahead. Have it.”

Mia turned and looked at the bag, but she didn’t touch it until she looked back at Bay. Like a whipped dog, she’d learned her lesson.

Bay met Finn’s eyes. “Who loves you, Mia?”

She hugged his knee. “You do, Bay.” Mia caressed his thigh and then rubbed his cock through his pants.

“Can I get the camera?” Finn was growing bored and a bit jealous of Bay’s display.

“Yes, of course. Mia, go get the package from the bar.”

She moaned a little in protest as if she didn’t want to leave his side, and Finn couldn’t blame her. For Bay Collins to give him that same attention was something he’d fantasized about for years.

He wanted to be just as important and trusted. Maybe this task was his first test.

Mia walked across the room and came back with the envelope. Bay pulled her into his lap and kissed her shoulder as she passed Finn the package.

“It’s in this?” Finn asked.

“Yes, it’s really easy. There is an app for your phone. You make sure it’s set to record, and you leave it somewhere that it can see what you’re doing. I want something salacious.”

“I think I can manage.”

“See that you do. And Finn, I really hope you took something from Mia’s lesson.”

Finn thought about it as he left and realized he had. Trusting Bay was the only way.