With a flick of his hand, Sean signaled for him to sit while he circled around to take his place behind the desk. Chris sank into the chair stiffly, unease written across his face.“First time here?” Sean asked, settling into his chair with a casual ease that belied the sharpness in his eyes.“Yes,” Chris admitted with a nod. Sean leaned forward an inch, assessing him critically.“Why?” Sean’s voice was even, but the steeple of his fingers made him look like he was weighing Chris’s very existence.“Sorry?” Chris faltered, not following him. “Why are you here?” Sean repeated, the gesture giving his words a weight that made Chris shift nervously.“I wandered aimlessly. I was homeless,” he explained. Sean leaned back and studied him in silence, calculating. Chris shrank slightly under his cutting gaze. “You’re not a werewolf,” he pointed out casually, shrugging, but his eyes didn’t leave Chris, sharp and assessing, as if he was waiting for one mistake from him. "I am not. I am perh
Chris put on the shirt that Violet had brought for him and stood like a statue, letting her scrutinize him. It hung a little loose, but his tall frame kept it from looking comical. At last, Violet gave a small nod of approval. "I'll pay you every month, then you can buy clothes of your liking," she said. "I loved the clothes," Chris told her, grinning. Violet heard him but didn't share his childish enthusiasm. She turned to Snoopy and asked about the herbs that she had asked him to grind. The day was approaching fast, and before it came, she had to send Chris to the store to buy herbs. The trick was, she couldn’t get them from here. They would have to be bought from another store, probably one belonging to the enemy pack of Alpha Azriel. She wouldn't send him alone, though; Snoopy would accompany him. After assigning them their tasks, Violet turned to her own work.Barely an hour had passed when Snoopy trotted back into the house, Sean right behind him. Snoopy looked like a pebble
The boy stopped mid-stride. Violet walked over to him. He turned towards her, his eyes now bright with hope. She took a moment to study him before asking, "You'll obey my every word. No question asked." The boy nodded eagerly, 'I'll do everything you ask of me." He declared his loyalty to her without missing a beat. "What's your name again?" Violet questioned. "Chris," he replied, grinning ear to ear. ...........Violet wandered through the men’s section, a few clothes draped over her arm. She’d also grabbed some essentials for Chris, toothpaste, soap, and other basics. She could have summoned them magically, but decided to do it the normal way. The woman placed the things on the counter and waited while the receptionist scanned the items. “I could have imagined a pig shopping in here… but definitely not you,” a familiar voice drifted near her ear, almost making her leap. She turned to see him looming, that signature cocky smirk in place as he looked down at her. Violet resist
Violet drove down the street lined by forest on both sides. As her truck needed some fixing, she had to make a quick trip to the city. Now, she was on her way back home. Low-hanging clouds drifted above, and the road stretched wide between towering trees, her windshield reflecting the scene like a painting by a nature lover. The road, too, was largely deserted, interrupted only by the occasional speeding car. She wished she could enjoy the view, but she couldn't, not when troubles dangled above her head like a swinging sword. Feeding day was almost here, and she had yet to gather all the necessary ingredients. If she didn't feed the creatures, he would be very mad at her. Her eyes widened suddenly. Out of nowhere, someone appeared in front of her car. She hit the brakes, but the truck still collided with it. Stunned, Violet climbed out of the truck. A boy lay motionless on the road before her, wounded and unconscious. Violet crouched beside him and shook his shoulder, but he didn’t s
Snoopy watched in confusion as she botched the spell again, fumbling like a newbie. It appeared something was bothering her. Since her return, she hadn’t been herself. She had become more snappy, more frustrated. "Snoopy," Violet called. Her shout made his ear twitch. "I am right here," The bunny rushed over, unwilling to test her patience. "Get me more candles," she said, annoyance lacing her voice. Snoopy nodded and ran off to get the candles. Violet let out a weary sigh. She had been at the same spell since morning, but her mind seemed to have abandoned her. No matter how hard she tried, her mind refused to settle. Every time she closed her eyes to concentrate........those vile moments replayed in vivid detail, distracting her. The feather-light brush of his fingers on her skin, the searing heat of his lips against hers, his ridiculously hard thing....... If his phone hadn't rung, they might have......Rage surged at him for daring, and at herself for letting him. Why didn't sh
His face was a mask of cold fury as he stalked over. The raw menace radiating off him set her instincts on edge. He filled her vision, and before she could understand anything, his hand shot out, pinning her neck against the wall.The wolf glared down at her, tightening his grip around her fragile throat. "What's your business with those creatures?" he growled, having had enough of her bullshit. "I've nothing new to say," Violet replied, a strain in her voice.His jaw twitched in irritation as he pressed harder, "I wonder if anyone would even give a fuck if I killed you right here." Violet didn't respomd. She knew he was trying to provoke her, break her so that she end up spilling. “Your existence is nothing but a worthless pile of shit on the roadside,” he spat, venom dripping from every word. “Your mother dumped you for a reason. And look at you, just like her. A selfish, evil little bitch.” He snarled as he closed in, teeth bared inches from her face. Tears stung the back o