Big Bad Wolf

DARINA

Where was he? Minsky had been here just a few minutes before when Nico went to ask his wife to dance. How can a big Russian guy disappear like that? I sauntered over to the food table, picked up a meatball and popped it into my mouth. When I turned around there were three young guys surrounding me. The three of them were dressed like pirates, the taller of the three obviously the captain because of the tricorn he wore.

“Where is your big bad wolf, little Red?” The darker one of them touched my shoulder. I felt the she-wolf stir. He was more than a little drunk, the alcohol smell wafted off him.

I waved my hand in front of my face, not able to hide my disgust.

“He’s around somewhere.” I said, wondering if I should use the mind link to call Nico.

The captain grabbed my arm. “He shouldn’t leave such a pretty thing all on her own. Ditch him and come party with us.” The scent of the three of them, their pheromones were overwhelming, but it did nothing for me.

I laughed at their brav