Killian Jones Novels & Stories

I stiffened. Killian

"Ready." … The car ride was quiet at first, the city sliding past the windows in a blur of glass and steel. Killian drove with one hand on the wheel, the other holding mine. "So," I said eventually, "this therapist. Do you have someone in mind?" Killian nodded, glancing at me briefly before returning his eyes to the road. "His name is Kane. He's the best in the territory—hell, probably the best in all the packs. Specializes in trauma, grief, pack-related psychological issues. I've known him for years. He's helped a lot of countless wolves through some dark times. Including—” He deliberately paused then sighed. “He's the good . I trust him completely."

I always remember my father telling us that if we ever got into trouble to call Cornelius, but I never knew why until now. I felt more secure after my talk with Cornelius, but I wanted to tell Dillion so he would know what was going on. “Can I tell Dillion about you? I think he is concerned that you might be a threat to me.” Cornelius laughed then hollered for Dillion to come into the office. Dillion walked in with Felix with a goofy grin on his face. “So, your mafia. That explains a lot.” He said sarcastically at Cornelius. Then turned to me. “Jensen is going to love this.” I shook my head no at him.

Damn it, why did it have to be the Phantom Kid? I reach for my handbag—and the knife inside it—and slowly make my way toward Anthony. “Anthony, sweetie, what are you talking about. My name’s not Sarah. It’s Jennifer, Jennifer Donner. You know that.” “No, it’s not. You’re Sarah Killian,” he says, as I step up to him. Even though I’m not a particularly tall person, I still loom over this little kid, and knowing what I’m about to have to do makes him seem even smaller. “Your name is Sarah Killian, and you are about to kill me.”

“It shocked the hell out of me when Killian told me he was trying out for the high school freshman football team. Somewhere in Killian’s mind, he’d decided he could learn to play football and go directly pro to pay for all the things we needed. The fights slowed down and you never saw Killian anywhere without a football in his hand. We’d visit Michael and Killian would rest that ball in Michael’s lap. ‘He smiled mom,’ he said the first time Michael reacted. And, it was amazing because it was true. After that, if Killian wasn’t in school or at the rehabilitation center, he practiced. The varsity coach took notice and Killian was the starting quarterback his junior year. He took all his pent u

“You planning on going back?” Killian shook his head no and stopped outside the feed store. “I don’t know my next step. I’m still fitting in on the ranch. Kels did a damn great job and a champion. She sure as hell growing up. The ranch has always been in her blood. Me? I don’t know yet. Still searching I guess,” he confided. Mr. Jessup was his father’s old buddy and the man took up the role of uncle to both him and Kelsey without a question. They told him anything.

He swore revenge on Fredrick and would one day make himself alpha if he had to. Killian grew up in the Green Marsh pack. A good size pack of country wolves with acres of farmland. He worked the land and got along with everyone in the pack. He was raised by an alpha and it started to show. When Killian turned twelve, he was trained as a soldier. With his build, anger, and determination, Alpha Jones thought it best and Killian used it as an outlet for his aggression. For a time, it worked until no one was an equal match for him. Alpha Jones just hoped that he hadn’t made a mistake in training him as such.

I became restless as I spoke, almost forgetting about the cameras in my room. “Celine, can you please relax? It’s so obvious I’m saying things to you right now. You keep shaking.” He uttered, letting out an obviously fake grin. “I’m sorry, but I can’t act like this isn’t shocking, okay? Kilhan is alive! Kendrick still has a father. What else could I possibly ask for? Please tell me, does he want to talk to me?” I asked eagerly, and he nodded. “I guess your father tried to put up all these acts just so you can forget about going back to him. And he did say something.”

But then, after I showered and stole as much time as I could to collect myself, the stench was gone. Kennedy and Killian were playing Cage Fight Takedown. I watched for a few seconds before I showed myself. Kennedy was sitting with one knee bent, her foot tucked under her butt like she does when she’s comfortable. Killian was leaning forward, fingers jamming the buttons, teeth clenched, intent on taking her down. He reminded me of Fallon, cussing under his breath when he missed a shot. Maybe Killian is being nice as a tactic, luring me into a false sense of security so I let him do what he wants.

And this man? He did not come here with good news. "My name is Dylan Jones," he finally introduced himself. The small raise of his eyebrow told me he expected recognition. I gave him none. If he wanted me to know who he was, he could tell me. "I work with the attorney's office," he continued. "I'm handling your—" "My father's case," I finished. He nodded slightly. Of course, everything made sense now. "Would I need to contact my lawyer for this meeting?" I asked. He shook his head.