Hero found himself smiling to himself as he snuggled into his pristine hospital bed, content that his mission was a success. Not to mention, he ended with a fruitful secret meeting and has now formed new alliances.Including the once-hostile Nick, who was now sitting content and appeased beside the Ogre’s metal bed. It took quite an audience to win back the loyal giant, so they could let him in on their side.Right after the governor’s sharp and quick-thinking Left Hand ended his task, he got a text message from one of their secret sources informing him that since his beloved wife was now on her way to his unfamiliar and far-off hiding place to be safe against Ed Kahlagu and his minions, he’s now opening himself to the cohorts of the plan.Hence, after he and his police staff arrested the employees and released the victims of the governor’s prostitution den which Hero had infiltrated, he was amenable to talking to Nick about the Ogre’s plan of ending Kahlagu’s reign of corruption, cri
And even if the rookie lumberyard employee was having none of it, even furtively trying to get the young widow to a private nook so they could talk… So far, none of his moves were working… At least, not YET, anyway… Well, I know that best friend of hers won’t be a problem, because, first off; we’re from the same pack and I’m sure she won’t tell Diwa my secret. But if by chance she has spoken to my landlady about HER being a werewolf, at least I’m sure that they pinkie-swear it or something to keep it undisclosed. Also, this delta seems to be unaware of what I’ve become or what I’m doing here. She may have been an agent for my brother when he first became an Alpha, then he kept her here when he found out about my abandoning the governor and my position as the Right Hand. So yeah, I’m safe so far… But how much of what I think Chin has done should I tell Diwa, without opening a can of worms that could possibly expose my dark past? Yeah, I can start with assuring she’s not cursed then ta
“Alright Mr. Fucks, give us a just few minutes to print this out and sign your certification for you then you can be on your way.”“That’s actually Fuchs, doc. And I’m glad to hear I’m getting certified for office work.”“Oh, I’m sorry I must have misread your name. You’ll have your papers in just a few minutes then you can go.”Suuuure… If I wasn’t in a hurry to get back to the village, I would have given you a piece of my mind for “misreading” my name, Doctor Gabrielle Ebit. Like an hour-long sermon on respect and complaints! But I still have to find this Chin bitch before going back home, so you’re safe… for now.“While waiting, is it ok to take a short nap on your couch, Dr. Gabrielle?”“Go ahead, Mr. Fuchs. After all, my next patient appointment is still a few hours from now.”Perfect! “Thanks a lot, Ma’am…”+++Leena, still there? Did you hear everything we were saying Delta?Not all of it, Eron…just for the mindlink just the “friends” part… And the rest? Were you actually eav
“Oh dear, I may have arrived at an improper time. I’m so sorry… I’ll just come back another time, forgive me...’The Oro Vista Alpha owner gasped in surprise at the elderly visitor who made a sudden visitation at her home, then immediately rushed to him with arms wide open in welcome. “What are you talking about Senyor Antonio? I don’t dare deny the town’s council head the chance to enjoy a piece of his favorite Earl Grey cake and a cup of tea in my home, even for a few minutes. Please don’t go.”“But what about your guests? I can see quite a number of new faces, my dear.”“They are all our new boarders Senyor, not unless you see Leena and Jack as new arrivals.”“I see, but who are your new boarders?”“Let me introduce them to you while the children prepare us some tea and also, some of your beloved cake.”The first group of people among the mayhem of individuals to enter the room were the playing Wolf kids. Macky was trying to create a semblance of order among the riotous youngsters
Hey Chin, you there? Just taking a chance here but if you can hear me, it’s Max… I’m hoping you can perceive me, so we can continue our plan to make Diwana and the city guy, Eron, all mine.Chin’s eyes opened wide upon hearing the dead squirrel’s statements in her head. I know that voice, I’m sure of it. But can it be that he has gotten strong enough to reach me here in the city?Slowly, the now conscious witch sat up to check on her surroundings. Hmmm, this does not look like my bedroom or my mansion’s medical center. I might be at the downtown hospital. But for how many days have I been here?Chin, can you hear me?Yes, I can! you don’t need to scream at me, MAX! I’m awake now!GOOD! I knew somehow that would work! What happened to you the past few days? It’s almost a week since you last connected with me, woman!”ALMOST A WEEK?! WHO COULD BE POWERFUL ENOUGH TO DO THAT TO ME?!How the hell should I know? All I know is you suddenly stopped talking to me back at the village’s mountain
It took a while for Chin to finish up her pentagram with Brenner’s help, but complete it she did. Within a few minutes, she had lit and placed the black candles on each major point of the pentagram and had placed the missing former assassin’s platinum necklace in the middle of the inverted star.“Couno Confundantur Ut Omnes Ad Unum” she chanted ominously over and over, starting as a mere whisper but increasing in volume as she continued to speak. Suddenly a puff of smoke appeared around and above the necklace, then disappeared with a sudden flash of light. At the same second, Aaron’s jewelry reappeared in Chin’s hand, which she immediately clasped around her neck.Bren watched intently, not out of fascination but in order to give a detailed report to Hiro later. He memorized the unfamiliar words he heard from the damned witch-woman in the hopes to tell The Ogre as much as he can about this spell, which he felt is quite effective and potent… whatever it is.After finally wearing the ne
“Did you hear that, J?” asked one of the old-timers from inside the De Narra’s roomy but rustic cottage bedrooms. “Sounds like we caught sumpthin’ big and angry.”“Yer right, Ernesto. Might even be a grizzly!”“Yee-haw. If it is, I want its pelt for my Meemaw.”“Hey, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Let’s arm ourselves to the teeth then take a look at them critters before we start a plannin’.”Each man, put on their favorite fur jacket and then loaded his fave ‘wife’ to bring with him out into the dark woods.After about ten minutes of walking, they manage to find their ’catch’, complete with a small upset audience who were trying their best to free their companion from the retirees’ trap.“Hey! What in tarnation are you critters up to?”“This your trap, man?!”“What the hell are you hoping to catch? A fucking hellhound?”“You planning to kill someone, or what?!”The ten or so mini-crowd of strangers all spoke up in unison as soon as the three older men walked up to their trap, and i
“What did you decide to do then, Sir?”“My Karma did come and the more I felt I did not deserve her and that she must even hate me for what happened to her. She was gang-raped by a rival gang and when I rescued her with my first team, we killed every one of her rapists but I could not face her. I was dying inside, blaming myself for what my enemies had done to her. I felt so guilty that I left for Italy when she woke up in the hospital, but before that, I wouldn’t leave her bedside even to eat or sleep.”“Why do I have a feeling that things worked out for the better Senyor? After all, you did say she was your wife way back at the start of your touching story.”“One of our mutual friends decided to take matters into his own hands. He took a non-stop flight from the US to Italy and demanded that we talk, even if I didn’t want to. He entered my childhood mansion by force and finally got my attention. He convinced me that what happened to Nerissa wasn’t my fault and admitted to me a secre