Straight Bait Novels & Stories

‌ "‌You're using the‌ fourth asset as bait." "I'm u‌sing Victor as b⁠ait,‍" he said. "Th‌e fourth asset is the hook." I stared at him for a second‌. "That is either bril‌li‍an‍t or insane," I said. "Usually both," he said. "‌That'‍s been my experience."

Sweet Bastard::: Clearing his throat, he gestured for Serena, " Let me walk you over to your office" Serena smiled at him, nodding her head as they both walked out. His office was next to hers, they both entered and Serena was awe at how beautiful and we'll organized it was. "Do you like it?" Mitch asked, seeing the look of surprise on her face. "Yes, this is beautiful" Serena replied, her hands slowly slid across the obviously expensive leather table, a computer was already connected next to some files on the table, the files and books on the shelf were neatly arranged and some flower vase positioned in the right places.

She eyes him with a shocked, questioning, and admiring look, and he gives her a pointed look as if urging her to get her things. Minutes later, they are back on the road and speeding through the highways. "Are you okay?" Caterina finally asks. "Yeah, I'm fine." Sebastian throws her a quick glance "Exactly! How are you okay? Those men had guns, not toy guns from the looks of it," "Of what use is a weapon if you don't know how to use it?" Sebastian knows he is going to have to cook up a wonderful lie for Caterina, or else she just might figure him out right here.

Had it only been him and Tatum out for lunch today, they might have never noticed anything until they were defenselessly cornered. "My idea is to lure them into a wild goose chase," Brianna answered. "How are we supposed to do that?" asked Lucien, he was all ears to her plan. "You and Tatum will have to change suit jackets, or at least Tatum will have to wear your suit jacket and we will walk out of here with you staying behind, the backup team will get you to the office while Tatum and I serve as the bait," she clearly stated. "We will bring the car with us since there are weapons there. We will have to deal with these people before they finish us," Brianna added.

FRIGHTEN. To make someone afraid or anxious; to cause fear in a profound or sudden way. Following Liam’s confession, Dylan was engulfed by an intense, destructive BPD episode. The betrayal triggered a full 'split,' turning his world instantly from black-and-white to a terrifying monochrome of hatred and self-loathing. Anna was forced to confront the violent reality of his illness, stepping fully into the role of psychiatrist to de-escalate a situation that was genuinely frightening, all while wrestling with the overwhelming knowledge of his pain.

Our supposed fated bond was just one giant lie. He was the one who'd pushed me into this abyss. While Connor was off "handling things," I sent a coded message to my mother. "Mom, I want to leave this place for good." "Please, don't tell anyone about this yet." On the way back, he casually brought it up, his arm possessively around my waist. "The pack elders are pushing me to choose a Luna. I've already asked Elena to help me put on a show." "Don't worry, you're my only mate. She agreed to help me deal with those old geezers. And I'll still be with you every night, just like now, soothing you with my scent." His fingers slid suggestively around my waist.

"The shadow matriarch already set a trap. We will ensure that tomorrow's operations will go smoothly so that our efforts to capture Victor Lang won't go to waste." "I have done my part, leaking the information we need for him to bite. And you young matriarch will be the star of the show." Cinthye let out a short laugh. " You mean the bait?" " I did not say that." " But it means the same thing. The interview is set, I will reveal the juicy portions of the tea. Who would be able to resist it? Surely not Victor Lang." Cinthye jested. " Drink while the tea is hot." Crisjean indulge her antics.

"Or maybe you want to‍ make him jealous.‌ Is that it? Am I the bait?​" I​ didn't answer.‍ S‌ebast‌ian chuckled. He didn't see​m of⁠f‌ended​. He se‌emed d‌elighted. "I don't mind being‍ bait,‍" he whispered. "B‍ec‍ause o‍nce the shark comes... I plan to cat⁠ch him." My blood ran cold. "What do you​ mean?"⁠

“You’re the dumb one, idiot.” “At least I’m not dumb enough to think I’m the Easter Bunny.” Scarlet shot back. “So you are dumb?” Kaileeh asked with a smirk. “At least you know it. Now, if you’d just learn to tell the difference between sarcasm, clueless one.” “I just think you’re jealous,” Scarlett spoke. “Of what?” Sage asked. “Oh, yes. Bimbos like you just make me extremely jealous. I want to be an airhead just like you when I get older. You know-“