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Gypsy Camp * Cullen and I climbed back into his truck after Joel had given his orders. Once we were settled in our seats; I reached over to grab hold of Cullen's hand. * How are you doing? * He shrugged, staying silent and I threaded my fingers with his. * I know what Chitto meant to you Cullen. He was the only tie to your parents. So talk to me. * He glanced at me as he took the road that would lead us to the Gypsy encampment on the backside of the reservation. * I don't know what you want me to say Ash. Am I upset? Yes. Do I want to hunt the son of a bitch that murdered him down? Fuck yes! I just need to focus on the investigation. I know you're worried about me, baby. * He paused and gave my hand a squeeze. * I love you and I know you want to help me through it all, but I can't talk about it right now. Just give me time and I'll talk when I'm ready. * I nodded. * Alright. I understand and get it. I just want to be there for you like you were for me when Mel ...

* Levi was crying. I moved to get up and get him when I realized that I couldn't move. My wrists were bound above my head and my feet dangled above the floor. Pain radiated through me. I throbbed from Donas' invasion. I was mostly naked and my arms were numb from lack of blood flow. My breasts leaked milk as my body responded to Levi's cries. * Just a bit more and we'll get this party started. * My eyes traveled to the corner of the room. He was there, muttering to himself. His skin had changed. He was red, and his body was leaner. He had morphed from the ugly creature of before to something much more sinister. * I know you're awake, sweet Gillian. * He never looked at me. * I hope you like the accommodations. I couldn't have you running off again. * He turned around then. I closed my eyes to block him out. * What's the matter, huh? * He made his way over to me. His nails slid along the sides of my body. I kicked out. * Don't fucking touch me! * I scream...

* I felt him leave his body long before he showed up. * Feel that? * Hakan whispered as he sat on a stool and watched me. I nodded. * I tried to reach mama, but couldn't get through. Seems Donas has blocked us here somehow. Or maybe it was the fates to get a man like our father on their plain. * I had nothing to say to that. My body was causing all the damage. It was my fault. Everything. Now my mother had lost her mate. A whooshing sound echoed around us and then a light appeared and the wall slowly opened and a whirlpool of light and wind swirled and then a tall figure appeared and walked toward us, slowly taking the form of my father. I was torn up in that moment at seeing him, and once the swirling stopped, I threw myself into his arms. * I'm sorry, so sorry, dad. * He held me close and I breathed him in. * I fucked up. I fucked up, everything. * He patted me on the back and pulled back. * No. We did. I should've saw the difference in your aura. I noticed, but it was ...

* Senichi's voice was monotone as we spoke on the phone. I explained the delay in our mission, to which he growled low and asked me what the problem was. I explained that I thought it best if I had someone to get close to our target. I suggested Kimiko's sister and after a long pause, to which I thought he would shoot down, he agreed. I was in shock but held my emotions in check. Kimiko would be thrilled and if this worked, I'd be able to keep her and her sister safe, perhaps move someplace warm. After arrangements were made, and a time limit given, I hung up and threw my phone on the desk in my room. Standing, I left my room to find Kim and tell her the news.*

* The meeting with +Beck Hadrian was intense and I was glad it was over. Beck excused us females, allowing us to go into the kitchen, there were other things that needed to be discussed with the males. +Raechel Hadrian peeked out the back door to check on Thomas. He and Raja were playing outside. I noticed Rae was extra quiet and though we were all scared and shaken up, she was even more so. She turned towards us, stepping away from the door. * "If you want to have a seat in the living room, I'll bring out sweet tea." * +Chloe Cross and +Meghan Danvers went to sit down, but I stepped up beside Rae, nudging her with my elbow. * Something is up, what's going on? * Rae sniffled and shook her head as she pulled 4 glasses out of the cupboard. * "You'll find out soon enough, Cole will tell you." * I panicked a little worrying about how bad things got between her and Beck, last night. * Is everything okay, between you and Beck? * She grabbed the tea out of the ...

* Once everyone else had cleared out of the office, I faced Cole Ross​. * Cole. I'm a little concerned that you might find my attitude about this situation callous. But I assure you it isn't. It's just, I came home to this nonsense. * I was stalling and it was pathetic of me. * Cole, I'm sure you know that Jordan took off. * He nodded. * It's not unlike her. She's always been a wild card. * I agreed with that statement. * I figure she's got a wild hair up her ass and wanted one last second of freedom. * I pulled out the folder that held all the information from Sheriff Anderson. * We received word while we were finishing up finding Bianca that Slade's truck had been found. It had been wrecked and burned. * Cole sat up straighter. * There was a body inside, and authorities believe it to be Jordan. * He was silent for a moment. * Believe it to be? * I nodded. * Slade doesn't believe it's his mate. We also smelled an accelerant inside the truck when...

Adjusting the picture frame in her home office, she smiled. Smoothing down her skirt down, she walked over and sat in the chair behind her desk. She had a few appointments for the day, then she would do some shopping. Picking up her mug of herbal tea, she took a sip quickly setting it back on the desk to finish her report from last night. She hoped this would help Jacob, one of the young shifter's she was working with. He had made great progress. His anger had toned down to nothing, he no longer had the aggressive nature, he did when he first came to see her. Typing a few more words, she finished the report. Re-reading it, she smiled when she was satisfied, then saved the file. Opening her email, she pulled up Jordan's name and sent him the progressed report. While she was in there, she responded to a few emails. Since Caleb had been gone on his mission, she threw herself into her work. She missed him terribly and wanted him home. But she knew her rebel was a soldier and he wou...

Groaning softly as I blinked my dry eyes. They felt as if they were filled with sand. My head pounded to some steady painful rhythm that was not welcome. LIfting my head was one of the worst moves I could have made. Not only were things blurry but a sickening dizziness almost made me hurl all over the place. Breathing heavily I laid my head back down trying to make some sense of where I was and why in the hell I felt as if I was in some sort of accident. Looking down the length of my body I noticed my chest and stomach were wrapped tightly with some sort of gauze. There was spots of red and rust coloring that dotted the pure white bandages. What in the word happened to me? With a heavy sigh I closed my eyes and tried to think back, but my brain seemed to buzz and cause even more pain. Where was I and why was I so alone? When footsteps lightly tapped along the floor I turned my head slightly which only caused another stab of pressure to build up behind my eyes. Wincing, I ra...

* I left the police station and drove back to my office. I had maybe half an hour before everyone would be in my office. I needed to find a sitter for Thomas and as much I hated to bother him, Slade Michaels​ was my only option. I pulled out my phone and dialed him. * Hello? * He sounded like death warmed over. * Morning, man. I know you aren't in the mood, but I have some shit to deal with this morning. Any way you can take Thomas for about an hour this morning? * I navigated the road towards my cabin. * Sure. I'll come over and sit with him. But only if there's coffee and food. * I smiled. * There's always coffee. Food may be hard to come by. Raechel is pretty much pissed at me. I'll fill you in later. * He agreed and we disconnected. I pulled in to the driveway, and headed to unlock the office door. I liked that we had added an outside door for people to come in from so they weren't all traipsing through my home. Eventually, I was thinking of moving to the po...

Walking around the bar, I made sure everything was put away and in its right place. The girls helped clean up and get everything ready for closing. Rethinking the night, I sighed. It was supposed to be a night of fun, but ended in disaster. Did the mates really drug Vincent and Ian? The look on the male’s faces were a hard yes to that. With what I heard around the bar, the drugs were stolen from the clinic and passed down the line. Even the alpha female was in on it. One female even went to jail over it. The sloppy drunk that was getting rowdy with the alpha. When my friend Vincent walked in I knew from the look on his face he was beyond pissed. A look I have not seen on his face in a very long time. Shaking my head from the thoughts. I checked the bar lights, back locks, music, and made sure the bar was wiped down and the food was put away. Once I was good and satisfied. I escorted the girls that helped, out this evening outside and made sure they got in their car safely. Going back i...

* We had arrived back at the sisters cabin. It was larger than I had anticipated and I hesitated before allowing Tanner McCloud​ to tug me inside. The one sister, who seemed to be in charge, half turned. * The shower is through there. * I assumed that was her way of telling me to clean up. I followed Tanner, taking in the cabin. The bathroom was small and the shower stall looked to have been added after the fact as it was a small space with a glass enclosure. It was clean though. Tanner reached in and started the water. We still hadn't spoken to each other. He gave me a gentle nudge and I stepped under the spray of the hot water. It felt amazing and I watched as the water ran red with Xavier's blood. I had killed a man. I could still feel the sensation of ramming the broken chair leg into his black heart. I felt sick over that realization. I was a murderer. Tanner stepped into the stall with me and our eyes met. He pulled me into his arms and held me. The water beat down on us ...

* Raechel Hadrian​​ was finally sleeping as I quietly dressed and left the house. I had to deal with Mia before I dealt with the females of the pack. I was still furious, but everything with Jordan McCormick​​ overshadowed it. I still needed to tell Mikaela Kieschnick​​. Maybe I'd call Damon Kieschnick​​ first. Let him decide the best way to tell her. She'd taken to Jordan right off the bat and I think Jordan had loved Mik too. I kicked the truck engine over and rubbed my hands together. It was cold and the sky was just turning a bright orange in the eastern sky. I didn't relish the tasks ahead. I put the truck in gear and headed into town. We didn't have a large police department. It was a few offices for Slade Michaels and Cole Ross, the other enforcers were directed by them. Slade and I had talked about bringing Vincent Gaines on, but it hadn't gotten any further when we were called to help Bianca. Now that the females had pulled the stunt they did, he may not st...

My eyes opened and I stared at a strange ceiling and wondered what the hell was going on. I sat up and looked around then remembered that I was in one of the guest bedroom. The night before came back with a vengeance. Chloe and Meghan had drugged us and left us like they didn’t give a shit. It hurt to think my mate would do something like that but it happened. I got out of bed and cursed myself for not getting more clothes the night before. Fuck, I may as well get it over with! Stealing myself I opened the door and stepped out into the hallway. I didn’t hear +Chloe Cross and wondered if she was even here. Shrugging, I made my way to my bedroom and was surprised to see the door open and the covers gone. I walked inside and headed for the closet, grabbing my suitcase then started packing. When I was done I walked into the bathroom and got my toiletry bag along with my toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner. I took everything back to my new room before making one more trip to ge...

* Waking up, I quickly realized that sleep didn't help my mood. I was still pissed as hell at my mate. I climbed out of bed and went though my morning routine of getting around and dressed. Everything was quiet so I knew +Meghan Danvers hadn't made it down stairs yet this morning. That was fine with me, I wasn't ready to put up with her crying and apologies. It was way too fucking early for that. I started a pot of coffee and then fixed myself an omelette for breakfast. I was just finishing it up when I heard noise upstairs. I looked at the top of the staircase and I saw that Meg was coming down. Standing, I filled my coffee cup, placed my dishes in the sink, I'd was them later. I heard her approach me from behind. * "Good morning." * Her voice was soft, quiet. You could tell she was scared to say anything. I halfway turned and glared at her. * Don't know what's so fucking good about it. * She sighed and I grabbed my coffee and started walking back to ...

* Morning came and I woke up slowly. Today was going to hard with the meeting with Beck and me having to punish my mate. I couldn't change my mind in that or she'd think she could do anything she pleased. I looked over at Jules, she was asleep, all tangled up in the sheets and quilt. I reached over and gently cupped her cheek.* Jules, mate. Time to get up. We have to go see Beck soon and, I want to get your punishment done and over with before we go. * Her eyes fluttered open and she furrowed her brows. My words sinking into to her sleepy mind. I got up and pulled my jeans on.* You know. I hate even thinking about punishing you. * She sat up and rubbed her eyes. " I know. And I'm sorry I did something so awful that you have to punish me." I nodded and crossed my arms over my chest.* Get up and come over here to me. Maybe by the time we get to Beck's you'll be able to sit down. * She got up and walked around the bed, meeting me at the foot of it. The littl...

* My heart practically leaped out of my chest when I heard the wood crack from the door's slamming open. Five extremely pissed off males walked into my bar. * "Parties over! Everyone needs to go home. Now!" * Orders from the Alpha were hard to resist. So I wasn't surprised when our customers scattered. I avoided eye contact with my mate and stepped up to Beck. * This is my bar. I decide when the parties over. * My voice didn't come out as brave as I had planned and I squealed when +Vincent Gaines wrapped his large hand around my bicep pulling me aside. He stood behind me and growled in my ear. * "I don't want to hear another word out of your mouth, until I tell you you can speak. I mean it Chloe. Not. A. Word. Right now, I'm going to make sure the staff get's this place cleaned and locked up before they head home." * My insides shook with fear. I had fucked up, big time. When I knew he was behind the bar I scrambled back over to Meg and we ...

* I had never seen Ian so angry and I couldn't blame him. Right now I hated myself. I stayed quiet as he walked me to his truck, stopping only to demand the keys from me. My hand shook as I handed them over and Ian didn't even look at my face. He unlocked the doors and waited for me to get in before he got behind the wheel. As he pulled out on to the road, I asked him where we were going. "Home, our home. I doubt you see Chloe anytime soon. Meghan." He growled the words and my heart sank further, if it was possible. I watched Ian as he drove, his jaw twitching from him clenching his teeth so tight. I was afraid to say anything so, after a few minutes I just looked out the window and watched the trees go by. Ian pulled into our driveway and parked outside of the garage. I started to get out when he stopped me. " I want your phone. Now. I want you in the house and ready to explain yourself. Nothing more. Got it?" I nodded slowly, pulling my phone from my pock...

* I had learned a long time ago how to still my features so no one could read me. Right now, though I looked calm as could be on the outside, on the inside I was shaking with fear. I have never seen Beck so upset. He was normally the level headed Alpha, the one who could get his point across with just a talk. But tonight was a different story, tonight he was in pure pissed off Alpha mode and I wasn't sure any of us were going to come out of this standing. I gave +Cole Ross one look and wished that I hadn't. I had never seen so much anger pointed at me. After watching Beck manhandle Mia and treat Rae like she was a rag doll. I hoped that Cole couldn't be so harsh with me. Though if he was, I couldn't deny that I didn't deserve it. I watched as Cole slowly walked over to me and he sighed. * "Tell me that you didn't have anything to do with this." * I shook my head no and felt the tears begin to well up in my eyes. * It would be a lie, if I did. * "J...

* I could hear Beck clenching his jaw. Jesus, what had I done? Probably the dumbest thing ever. I've never acted so recklessly before. I always thought before I acted, I had to or else. My earlier life had taught me that. Now, the one person who'd I die for couldn't even look at me and thought I was a liar. I'd never lie to him. I'd tell him the truth no matter what. I had always done that. Now, as he parked and ordered me out of the truck, my head swam. I shut the passenger door when I got out and placed my hand on the door to steady myself. Beck took my arm and marched me up the front steps and all but pushed me inside. Thomas was in bed, Raja looked up from his spot on the floor, gave us a look and headed down the hall to Thomas's room, like he knew to get out of there. Beck talked quietly to Andrea, he paid her and thanked her for staying with our son. I gave her a polite nod as she left. As soon as the front door closed, Beck pointed to his office door. ...

* Kimiko had mentioned the bar reopening and I figured we could both use a night out. I told her to get dressed, that we were going. She seemed excited and hurried to her room to get ready. I showered and shaved, dressed in dark jeans and a navy blue dress shirt. Nothing to fancy since it was just a bar in a small town. W hile I waited for Kimiko, I turned on the tv and watched some of the news, half of a game show and the beginning of a movie. I heard her befroom door open so I turned the tv off and stood up. When I saw her I was speechless. She looked beatiful as always but, the happiness in her eyes made her that much more beautiful if it was possible. I walked around the sofa to her and smiled when she looked up at me.* You are beautiful, my little Lotus flower. * I took her hand and brushed a kiss to her knuckles.* Every single male in this town will be wanting you tonight. But, they'll have to go through me. * I growled at her playfully and she giggled.* Let me just gra...

Everyone in the bar stood quietly as Beck asserted his dominance. Damn, he was pissed. The bar started to empty at Beck’s demand and a strange feeling came over me. A sense of knowledge, and eyes on me. I looked around looking for anything out of place and saw nothing or no one. With an inner shrug, I turned my attention to Beck as he face planted a drunk and screaming Mia. It was hard to believe that the mates of respected members of the community could have done something like this just to get a night out. I left the bar, heading for my car as Beck and Rae made their way to his truck ahead of me. She seemed shaken as he pulled her towards the truck and I heard her try and speak to Beck once, but his growl stopped her. Things were bad but I was glad Ian and Vincent weren’t going to have any side effects. Thank god the females didn’t overdose them. I started the engine and slowly backed out of the parking spot and headed home. It was going to be a long night for the females and I hoped...

* I had just dropped Slade Michaels​ off at home and made my way home. I wasn't sure Slade should be alone, but he had insisted he was fine and better off alone. I was ready to see Thomas and Raechel Hadrian​. I still had to tell her that Jordan McCormick​ was presumed dead and I didn't relish that part of the evening. I was bone tired and in desperate need of a shower and some sleep. I pulled into the drive way and climbed out, stretching my legs and back as I did. I grabbed my travel bag and climbed the steps to the porch, using my key to let myself in. * Daddy! * Thomas bounded up off of the floor and Raja followed, hopping around in a circle around me. I picked up Thomas and hugged him tight. * Hi buddy! I missed you. * I looked up to see one of the ladies from the pack making her way over to me. An unfinished puzzle was on the floor and a half eaten bone. * Hi, Alpha Beck. * I nodded, shifting Thomas to the side. * Hi, Andrea, how are you? * My eyes scanned the space for R...

* My head was pounding when I came to. I opened my eyes and I had a view of the kitchen, side ways. There was still a little bit of a mess on the counter when I realized something was off. I sat up quickly and my head swam. * What the fuck happened? * Just then there was a light snore and I looked over to see Vincent with his head laying on his arm, he too was on the table. * Vincent! * There was no response. I shook his arm and hollered louder this time * Vincent! * He snorted and his head snapped up, he groaned his hand going to his head. * You gotta wake up man, something's wrong and I think the girls are gone. * My body was tired and my mind was groggy at best, I couldn't quite comprehend what had happened. I yelled for our mates. * Meg! Chloe! * There was no answer. Vincent let out a big breath as he set forward in his chair, one hand holding up his hand. * "They're not going to answer you dude. Don't you see what just happened here?" * I closed my eyes a...

It was late and I was in my office finishing up on my paperwork. I needed to go through the supplies so  I could reorder. I’d sent Mia home once she had restocked the exam rooms. She was starting to act a bit weird and I was considering letting her go. And if I was being truthful with myself she was like this from the start. She was a great nurse and receptionist. Wonderful with the patients and beautiful female. But for some reason she couldn’t take no for an answer. Well that is until I had to put my foot down and tell her we would never happen. I wasn’t interested in settling, if I found a mate, I wanted it to be my true mate. Not bed any female that smiled at me. I did that in my youth and I learned my lesson. But back then it was human females and it was mostly one night stands. Shaking my head I picked up the list of medication and headed for the supply room. Taking out my keys, I unlocked the door then turned on the lights. Walking over to the medicine cabinet I unlocked it and ...

* I pulled into the bars parking lot and stopped. The signs were on, cars in the lot. Confused, I looked at Chloe.* What the fuck? Who are these people and who is running OUR bar? * Chloe was as dumbfounded as I was. I drove to the back of the bar and noticed a couple of nice cars but, I only recongnized our cooks car. I parked Ians truck and we got out. The back door was open so, I pocketed the keys and we walked in. The jukebox was playing and there were quite a few people at the bar, on the dancefloor. I made eye contact with a big guy behind the bar getting a draft beer. I pointed at him as I angrily walked over.* And who the hell are you? * Chloe joined me both of us staring at the guy.* So? Care to share? Who are you?

* The females had been working in the kitchen for over an hour now. +Chloe Cross had sliced up vegetables making a colorful salad and +Meghan Danvers seasoned steak and put shrimp on skewers, placing them to the side as she worked on potatoes now. They were sipping on wine and giggling, having fun like normal. At the same time they seemed a little nervous and I wasn't sure why. Vincent and I looked at each other but shrugged it off. The females walked out the patio door to the grill they had started a few minutes before, their hands full of the food they prepared and the proper utensils they would need to cook it. Vincent and I continued to watch the game on the television, practically drooling as the aroma of the steak seeped through the door as Meg came back inside. I watched her out of the corner of my eye as she refilled her and Chloe's wine class placing them on the table which had already been set and had the salads on it. Deciding there was nothing to see, I turned back...

~ Darby Idaho near the Bitterroot National Forrest. * Rick had taken me back to watch the shifter fights a couple of times. I wasn't interested in him or the fights but, I was worried about the shifters themselves. There weren't as many as there was before and, I was curious as to where they recruited the fighters. Rick and I walked into the large warerhouse like building. It smelled of blood and death and nicotine mixed with cheap booze. I wrinkled my nose at the stench and Rick laughed. He got us a beer and as we stood there talking he waved at someone. I turned to see a tall male waving Rick over. " Hey, I'll be right back. I want to check out some of the fighters and place some bets." I nodded, biting my lip I ask if I can come with him and he reluctantly agrees. The tall male introduces himself as Matt and shakes my hand as he gives me an appreciative look. Inside I shudder. I wouldn't want this male any where near me. His vibe is off and as soon as we e...

* I put what happened between +Takahiro Yanahi DPI and myself last night behind me. Today we were going to scout out the town and our target. We couldn't afford to have any awkwardness between us or be distracted. I went through my regular morning routine when the scent of bacon drifted into my room causing my stomach to grumble. I was glad that Takahiro knew how to cook, or we would starve. I opened my door and headed towards the kitchen. Takahiro turned to me a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice in his hand, he set it down in front of me. * "Good morning." * He grinned and I returned the gesture. * Good morning. Thank you! * I took a sip of the juice and it woke up the taste buds in my mouth. Takahiro walked over to the table with two plates full of food and I joined him. * This looks and smells delicious. Thank you. * Takahiro set down. * "You're welcome." * We ate in silence for a moment. * So, we're going into town today. What's are game plan?