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Wolf’s Bane BETWEEN MICE AND MEN BOOK 2
During Mason’s long statement, where his eyes would suddenly squint repeatedly and his hands would slightly clench over his chair’s arms, Jack could not help but notice that the man had difficulty keeping his voice steady. He knew then that if he did show any indication that he knew what was going on, he might be taking the brunt of Mr. Wolf’s fury. And despite knowing that he was probably a stronger and better fighter, his reputation would be shot to hell if he Did hurt the other man who was just out to defend his own God-given matrimonial rights regarding his wife.“Sir, believe me, if there was any indication of me knowing that this was actually happening then I can assure you that I’d be the first one to do something about it. This is highly unacceptable…”The older man put up his hand, indicating that the young Schneider should stop and listen a little more. “Jack, I don’t want to make trouble or have you remove him from your company. I’ve asked around and I know that he’s really
Wolf’s Bane UNCOMICAL COMEDY OF ERRORS
Diwana’s face was frozen into this shocked and puzzled expression and it took her a while to actually find her voice to answer the older woman’s question.“What do you mean, Pat? I don’t understand…”“I mean, you and him… are you like… a couple?”“WHAT?! Oh nonononononono… Oh my gosh, we can’t possibly… We’re just landlady and house boarder… Besides, he and I just met and… he knows very little about me… And I know almost nothing about him… Not that THAT matters because I feel he’s very nice… I mean, he’s a nice man… I mean, he’s ok... as a renter… Even as a friend but nooo… He can’t possibly be interested in me… Patricia, just look at him… He probably has so many… women… in the city… or have someone special… already… But not me… definitely… not… me…”More than hearing what Diwana was babbling about - which eventually turned into a whisper near the end - Pat was more interested in watching the young widow’s face and listening to her tone, pitch, and volume as she gave her answer. And
Wolf’s Bane MORE UNCOMICAL COMEDY OF ERRORS
“Yes, and I’m sure whoever your future wife would be will have to learn how to court a man just so she can end up with you,” cut in Pat, as she brought the glass of water to Diwana, who was now sitting up against the bed’s metal headboard and eating the small hard biscuits, one by one. “Otherwise, you might end up being single for the rest of your life.”“I actually find it hard to believe that a good-looking, courteous, and intelligent young man like you would end up being unmarried,” said Diwana with a giggle. “Although, no, just to clarify, I’m not interested in you, no offense intended.”“Oh, such a shame, Miss Diwa. I happen to believe, along with many other people in this company, that whoever will marry you eventually would be a very lucky man.”“What?! You actually talk about me here at the lumberyard?”“Of course, and there is always that little guessing game of ours at who the lucky man might be. And we don’t seem to have any real contenders until lately…”“H-huh? You must b
Wolf’s Bane FOLLOWING THE CHARMER’S PATH
“I knew thet guy had somethin’ to hide. Fer shure, the minute I saw him with that handsome charmin’ smile o’ his, I swear he’s probably one of them fraudsters, swindlers, or con artist types that probably preyed on rich old ladies after givin’ them a good time on their backsides. He’s jus’ too nice and clean to be a legit biker, that’s fer damn shure…”Myron could hear the diner owner/cashier yapping, as he continued to look through the videos on the establishment’s computer which was hidden in the smallest back room of the kitchen area, but he wasn’t really listening. Sure, he did pay complete attention when the guy was talking about what happened when The Left Hand decided to stop over and have a meal in their place. But after finding out that their CCTV system recorded the incident, he had already focused on that instead.Good thing The Detective had gotten the “I look like I’m paying attention even if I’m really not and you won’t even realize it since I’m so good at pretending” fa
Wolf’s Bane FOLLOWING THE CHARMER’S PATH AGAIN
“I’m ok with just soup and a salad, Miss. But thank you very much for letting me know about the specials offered here. That was really nice of you,” the good-looking former assassin said with a very sweet and charming smile. Which, unknown to him, was turning the pretty waitresses’ knees to jelly. “Oh… Are you sure? You look pretty tired and hungry right now so I just think you might need something more than just soup and salad.” “Really now, and what would you like to offer me that you haven’t already told me?” “Well, I can go to the back of the Diner and see what I can give you… That is, if you can wait…” “Hmmm… that’s very tempting. But I hope what you have would be a very… hot meal…” “They say I make a pretty good chicken… or beefcake…” “You don’t say… I think I’m starting to get really hungry now…” The blond girl with the pale pinkish skin and freckles was indeed very nice, and he wasn’t just thinking about her personality. Back then at the packhouse, he was never really th
Wolf’s Bane DAMNED EITHER WAY
“Hello Miss, we were requested by Officer Gabrielle to reheat his coffee and bring it to him. Is this his mug?”“Oh yes, it is. That’s so nice of you,” the girly lady cheerily said. “Do you think I could be the one to bring it to him once it’s ready?”“Sorry, Miss... The boss said no outsiders are allowed in there. It just so happens that Sir Gabrielle is a cop so our boss had to comply with his requests.“Ohhhh… ok, I understand. But can I give the detective a little note with his coffee?”The waitress, who happened to be Daisy, couldn’t help but smile a little at the romantic gesture of the cop’s girlfriend. Of course, the lady could easily just send her man a text message but he probably wouldn’t notice that until after he’s done watching the video. Also, you have to admit that a note had a more personal touch.And upon seeing the small diamond on Raquel’s ring finger, she felt a little pang of envy, not because of the man - since she’s really not into boyish-looking males - But be
Wolf’s Bane DAMNED EITHER WAY THE SEQUEL
“Sorry for my delayed reply, I had to make an order for him since he’s so busy at the moment. I’ll give you my report once I’m in a more private place, most probably when he’s asleep. But yes, like I said before, we have found some more evidence that the Right Hand is still alive. Just wait for his report as well since I’m unaware of what he’s found out right now,” she typed on her mobile, then pressed the “Send” icon. It took a while for her sponsor’s reply to push through so she had to use her fingerprint to remove her cellphone’s screensaver, which was a fun, loving and almost indecent photo of her and Myron inside a phone booth, just to see the message. “No need to report, since it might overlap with his. I’ll call you again tomorrow instead. Goodbye, for now,’ the sent text read. “How I wish it was a goodbye forever. I would be so lucky if that actually happened,” murmured the girly girl dejectedly to herself. “Damn it, the more I hide from him, the more I’m afraid he’ll find o
Wolf’s Bane KEEP CALM AND STAY SMILLING
At this point, the lumberyard owner stopped completely so he could face his employee, and they just so happened to stop right in front of the clinic’s door.“WHAT?! What the hell you guys are talking about?! Competition?! She doesn’t even like me that way!”Good thing there were no people around on the second floor who would hear Jack yelling since lunchtime had already ended and everyone was busy with tasks outside the office building. Well, everyone except the ones that were in the clinic, who didn’t seem interested in what their superior was flustered over at the moment.Except, of course, Sam...“Calm down, boss. People might hear… But I gotta admit, we have kinda wondered if she did like you that way, would Max go warn you to stay away from her the same way he’s done with everyone who showed even a bit of interest in her?”“Oh, I’d like to see him try,” hissed Jack. “I know he did the same to Eron since I actually saw them talking about it the first time they met.”“Yeah, that st
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GETTING READY TO GET MARRIED
“I just can’t believe how fast things are going for you, Boss!” stated an awed Orlie as he looked at his employer in admiration. “Imagine, you suddenly were asked to be someone’s best-man just yesterday. Suddenly, you’re already the groom today, even if you only had a girlfriend for only few hours. Wow, talk about being instantly promoted!”“Indeed, he is boy,” a slightly unfamiliar middle-aged male voice spoke from the open screen and front door of the Alpha mansion. “And that would mean that he is extremely lucky, right son?”“Mom, Dad, Sis, you’re all here!” exuberantly exclaimed Jack, feeling a little sheepish at the realization that he was so focused on his future wife that he completely forgot to tell his family about his sudden wedding even through text message. “Where are your kids, Sorah?”“They’re just outside playing with the other children of this house,” Sorah informed his younger brother with a honeyed giggle. “Shame on you, Jack, for not telling us about your plans to ma
WANTED AND UNWANTED GUESTS
“Hey you there, time to eat up. Your meal is here now!”Max looked up from the wooden bed that he was sitting on inside the small metal jail cell where he was earlier incarcerated. The two city cops who had arrested him almost a day before had took mug shots, his fingerprints and the whole she-bang, acting like they were in an actual police precinct . He was actually wondering if he will be given something to eat since his grumbling stomach was already telling him how much he needed some food right at that moment. And he was so famished that he was very willing to eat anything that was offered to him.Well, it seems his captors aren’t such a bad lot after all, since here they were providing him more than the usual amount of sustenance. As he glanced at the mounds of grub on the aluminum tray that the spindly male youth was offering him at that moment he couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.“Thank God, what took you guys so long? I haven’t eaten anything since yesterday, dude!”
MAGICAL EXPOSÈ
“OK Mama Diwana, we’re finally here now in the kitchen. What were you planning to show us?” the eldest Wolf offspring asked a little eagerly as her younger siblings excitedly surrounded her and echoed her words.“Yes, mommy Di, what is it all about?” the youngest inquired in her cutest voice.“You can tell us, Mom Diwa. We promise that we’ll be able accept it, whatever it may be,” encouraged the sharpest of the three, which happened to be the only male teen in the Alpha villa at that time.Eron’s charming smile stretched slightly wider at what he heard from the young trio. He then lightly nudged his hesitant and still nervous mate forward toward their adopted kids to encourage and strengthen her confidence even further. The wolf-man also nodded to his Twinny, the middle-aged female Merhi spouse and Police Chief Bilal who were all cheerfully grinning back at him.“Go on cherry tart, they are all eagerly waiting for your admission and they promise to accept it all,” Eron stated with an
A HOPEFUL REVELATION
“My children, can I talk to all three of you in private,” the tanned long-haired adoptive mom requested as she slowly entered the still half-filled living room since the first batch of elderly Ärgers had yet to return with their promised catch of rabbits and hares. “This is really important to me and I need to share this special secret of mine with all of you before our city visitors arrive.”“OK, Mama. Where shall we talk about it?” the eldest Wolf offspring asked for herself and her very curious siblings as she stood up from the armchair that was beside her beloved Orlando Kyle’s high-tech motorized wheelchair. “Although, I think I already have a feeling about what you are planning to tell us.”The young surrogate mother looked at her step-daughter with a hesitant look before speaking again, “I would prefer that I tell you in the kitchen since I plan to show you proof of what I will reveal there,” Diwana stated in a determined but still anxious tone.“Go on, kids! You just get to th
FACING THE TRUTH
“Dad, what’s this I hear that you’ll be sending your special troops to help the governor with keeping his people under control?”The Brigadier General could not answer his son Bien’s query at once. He was fully aware of how his sole offspring sees the Kahlagus despite them saving him and his mom from the killer flu that ravaged the country about a couple of years ago. His only boy, who is now a young man, is part of a social awareness group that is on the verge of being called resurgent if not for their connection to the government’s army and their continuous assistance to the public during major natural disasters.But due to their consciousness of the present socio-political situation of their city, which includes the corrupt actions of current political bigwigs of their state, Bien Castaṅeda is very much against any kind of assistance that his military father would give to the Kahlagus. This new decision by his Dad is not going well due to their recent closeness. True, Bien’s parent
A LOVING REMINDER
“Diwana, I know you’re in there,” Eron soothingly said as he knocked on his new spouse’s bedroom door in the hopes that she would let him in without much fuss or fight. “I just want to talk, honey pie. Would that be OK?”The muscular Charmer waited a moment, but due to his enhanced hearing, he was sure that his troubled wife was already rising from her bed and was about to open her bedroom door. Within half a minute, she had already done so, but it was obvious from her facial expression that she was anything but all right.Eron instantly held her close as his fingers rubbed her long, wavy, ebony tresses before she could say anything.“Why do you look so down, Di? You can tell me, alright? What’s bothering you, pumpkin pie?”“I can’t do it, my love. I feel so weird doing it. It feels as if I’m not even a normal human being,” Diwana sobbed as a warm tear or two fell on her caring man’s shirt. “I’m afraid the kids may see me differently when I use my magical powers… Or even you!”Eron h
OPENING CLOSED DOORS
Eron speed-walked into the kitchen and was surprised to only find his Twinny with Mr. and Mrs. Merhi looking unsure at each other. In front of them was a large violet bucket of dark green liquid beside the large dining table with all the food items that they planned to feed the Ogre’s men upon their arrival.“Twinny, where is my wife?” the bulked-up former city man asked hesitantly.“She got a little overwhelmed when Tess and I told her all the possible things she could do with her Faye powers,” the dejected Luna stated with a crestfallen sigh. “I think she was overcome knowing everything that she could do, Twinny. But her Tikbalang Father assured us that it is absolutely essential that she learn the majority of her powers because of the upcoming battles that she would need to face.”“I feel that Senyor Armanaz means to pit her against that whore witch Chin Kahlagu when Eleuthera finally goes full force, Eron,” the chubby Police Chief admitted as he lovingly held his wife Tessy to his
ASKING PERMISSION
“Hello, mom! It’s Emily…”At that point, Jack could hear various muffled but delighted female squeals and male yells in the background of his new fiancé’s phone call’s other line, which was obviously on speaker mode. He could easily tell that Em’s family was truly rejoicing over her return to Mendez.After a few moments of awkwardly answering her parent’s and siblings’ questions about her sudden disappearance from their village, the young light-haired lumberyard owner cleared his throat to make the female abductee aware of his presence along with his willingness to rescue her from telling more about her past traumatic experiences to her very curious family members.“Oh, by the way, I’d like to introduce a longtime friend to everyone there. Everybody, this is Jack. Remember the guy who gifted me the so-called alabaster box as you all called it years before? He would like to talk to you, Dad, if it’s OK?”“Yes, I do remember him, daughter. Put him on the line, please…”At her male paren
SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS
“Eron, I’m already done with your request,” Madame Tess declared with a pleased voice as she entered the half-filled living room. “We can now use it to enchant the food items that you plan to feed to your Ärger guests.”The hazel-eyed Charmer immediately stood up from the flowery-patterned armchair where he was lounging and gave a small nod and smile of approval at what he heard. “That’s wonderful news, Mrs. Merhi! Now all we have to do is drizzle your potion on the foodstuff in the dining room table and kitchen counters.”“Leave that to us and your Twinny, son. But I would like to ask Diwana to join us so we can continue to teach her how to use her Faye magic.”“Of course, Madame. All you need to do is ask,” the smiling curvy mate said as she stood from the matching floral sofa, then quickly walked towards her renter slash magic mentor. “We can begin now, no problem.”“While you're doing that, we’ll just take our ride back to our rented shack and get those skinned bunnies so you can
