Michael The punch was so hard Michael coughed and Jesse took a step back from him. “You deserved this. “ Jesse said. “Yeah, I…” Mike pressed his palm over the place Jesse had hit him. “I did. And I am sorry. But I couldn’t tell you and I never planned for things to turn this way. “ “What way?” Jesse hissed, “What way exactly are you talking about? You were investigating us- all of us! Which part didn’t you plan?” “Becoming friends with you. Caring about all of you. “ Falling in love with Killian. “I can’t believe this…” Jesse said and buried his hands in his hair. “What now? Are you turning us in? Why are you even here?” Jesse dropped his hands and started pacing around. “I don’t want to see you. I won't tell anyone you were here and we’ll pretend I didn’t know you were undercover. If you are going to arrest me, ask someone from your colleagues to do it. You have colleagues, right?” Mike was silent. “Right? Michael.” “I had. Flynn. “ “What?” Jesse exclaimed, “Flynn

Jesse “Nah, fuck this. He won’t even pick up. “ Jesse put the phone back in his pocket and resumed walking. But on the other hand, they had gone for a few “drinks” in the past couple of weeks. “Maybe it wouldn’t be too weird if I sent him a casual what’s up message. “ “Okay, whatever. “ He took his phone out again and wrote a message. It only said. “Hey. Just heading over to this place at 45th and Elms. “ He hesitated before sending it. “Who the fuck sends a message like that. '' Then he pressed send. “Shit. Why did I do this? How do I delete this?” Jesse tried to delete what he’d sent when the screen said “Delivered. “ Jesse stopped breathing, staring at his phone. “Okay, he saw it. “ He waited for a few seconds but no response came. “Of course he won’t reply, jackass. “ “Oh, finally. “ Jesse scoffed “Someone woke up. “ “I am awake, okay? “ his wolf said, “Who can fall asleep normally with an idiot like you? “ “What the hell does that even mean?” “It me

Garrey Nate got off the boat, followed by a few of his men. “Nate!” Richard smiled and spread his arms wide for a greeting, perhaps even a hug. Nathan was one of the oldest friends Richard had. “Friends” was a gross exaggeration when it came to the corrupted circles of society, but Nathan was the closest to being a friend to Richard. He was a well-known politician and Garrey still couldn't believe Mike had managed to persuade him to do this. Perhaps he’d threatened him with jail, Garrey assumed. So Nathan had chosen to betray his so-called friend in exchange for his freedom. That sounded like a good deal to Garrey. And to Nathan, apparently, since he was here. “So glad to see you. “ Richard said, “Although I must say I am a bit surprised you insisted on seeing me. “ Nathan smiled at him. “I just wanted to talk to you in person about the next deal. I will ask my assistant to give you the details, but this time the exchange is much bigger. More weapons. And it will hap

Jesse “I shouldn't be doing this.” “Well, if you aren’t sure, now is the time to go back. “ “I don’t want to go back.” “Oh, man… Then just do it. My ass is freezing out here. “ “No, mine is. You are just… whining inside me. “ “Whatever. “ His wolf shut up and Jesse exhaled slowly. He looked up, measuring the height of the fence. “He didn’t have any alarm system installed, did he?” “No. And I don’t smell any bodyguards. Come on, it’s clear. “ “Okay. But… maybe if I shift, I’d be faster. “ “And then what? Undress out here and knock on his door naked once you shift back?” “Uh… yeah, I didn’t think of this. “ Jesse measured the distance once again and jumped over the fence. He tore his pants doing so but refrained from cursing. Once inside the yard, he ignored the hole in the jeans and sneaked closer to the front gate of the house. He knocked but no response came. “He is not here. “ “He is. But he can’t hear you because it’s two am and he is probably upstairs. Besides

“Nothing Gold Can Stay” Robert Frost, Michael Killian stood at the entrance and Mike dropped his hand, completely forgetting everything. He threw the phone and he heard it land somewhere on the nearest table. Then Mike kissed him deeper, burying his hands in Killian’s hair. He breathed Kilian’s scent - his mate smelled like cold and snow, but there was also the sweet scent of Killian’s skin. “I missed you so much, “Mike whispered against Killian’s lips before he kissed him again. Eventually, Killian’s arms closed around Mike after he closed the door of the apartment behind himself. Mike broke the kiss and kissed Killian’s forehead. “I feel like I haven’t been with you for so long. “ “Only a few days. “ “They felt like years. “ Killian suppressed a smile and Mike waved a hand. “I suck at words, I know. “ “It was just cheesy and not much like you. “ “I am cheesy.” “Yes. When you don’t shoot people or arrest them. or when you don’t shift into a giant beast. “ Mike frow