Page 85 of Hell’s Weapon

“Uh, that was lucky timing, I literally got mine the day we got here and I’m regular as clockwork.”

“Come on, let's pop back to my room and then we can go get breakfast.” I point my thumb over my shoulder and offer her a smile. Whilst I might not have to deal with the bleeding every month I still know how much it sucks.

Seffy finishes in the bathroom, shoves her shoes on and then tucks her arm into mine as she drags me out the door. “You know, Tacita, I was a bit intimidated by you when we met but you’re a good person. I’m glad we’re friends.”

“Me too,” I reply. “Except the intimidating part.”

Seffy chuckles. “I can be fierce when I want.”

Unlocking my room, I dive into the bathroom to retrieve the box of feminine products. “I’m sure you can. You wouldn’t be here otherwise.”

We continue chatting about this and that as we drop the tampons off at her room on our way back down the corridor and then head for the stairwell.

By the time we reach the canteen, we’re both giggling so hard we stumble through the doors. I can’t even remember what she just said but it has us both in stitches. This is exactly what I needed this morning, it’s lightened my mood enough that I can think better.

Before I get distracted by Wyatt or Milo, who are sitting at our usual table with Rio, I spot Officer Phenex, or Teddy depending on which mask I’m wearing.

He’s a cute, clean shaven, boy next door type. Square jaw, brown tousled hair, and eager to please. He’s also a true demon, and I bet he draws a lot of attention whenever he gets his wings out.

Composing myself, I walk confidently up to him as he stands sentry near the wall, clearly on breakfast duty.

“Hey, how’s it going?” I ask in my sweetest voice. I can’t help but mess with him a little.

“Good morning Ninety-Eight, do you need something?” Yeah, he’s the most polite demon I’ve met in a long time. I hope this world doesn’t beat that out of him.

“The women in here need more tampons.”

I almost burst into another fit of giggles as his face drops and his eyes dart around, no doubt looking for a female officer. He won’t find any though, it’s only males on duty this morning.

“Okay, I can see to that.” His voice breaks a little.

Seffy steps up behind me. “Tacita, what are you doing?”

“Simply asking for more tampons. And Officer Phenex is going to see that we have some delivered.”

Seffy’s blue eyes widen as she freezes.

“Don’t be embarrassed, Seffy, it’s a natural thing and any real man can deal with talking about our needs.”

“I’ll take care of it as soon as breakfast is over,” Teddy reassures us. He has regained his composure and gained my respect. Even if his cheeks remain a little flushed.

Nodding and thanking him, I pull Seffy away and head towards the food hatch.

“Tacita, I can’t believe you just did that.”

I shrug. “Why not? If he couldn’t deal with it then that’s his problem.”

Seffy takes a second to think that through. “You know what, you’re right.”

We load up our trays and take them to join the rest of our little group. Milo waves and offers me his usual soft smile and I return the greeting. Wyatt gives me a subdued hello, his hand never moving off Milo’s thigh. I’ve not even taken my first bite, however, when he speaks.

“What was that about, with the guard?”

“Seffy needed tampons, I was requesting some for her,” I tell him honestly. Seffy and Rio are already deep in a conversation so I’m left to navigate whatever is about to come with the two men I’ve come to care so deeply about.

“Oh.” Wyatt sits back. “Are they sorting it out?”

“Yes, we should be getting a delivery this morning.” I should’ve known Wyatt would go into protective mode, just like he did with Milo when he needed something to write with.