Jessie could smell the change in the air. She could smell the scents of humans. Jessie hated having to deal with humans. She’s not learnt how to dodge their prying questions and confusing reactions. Some were touchy, while others became hostile. This was a race that lost its protective way.
Alrick took the laptop and documents from Jessie. She followed him to the trailer, where quite a few strangers stood in uniforms. They heard Herald’s voice giving rules to the people. About how to mind their actions within the mine. There’d always be a trained worker with them. The poor man was doing his best. As others demanded to know where his boss was.
Herald didn’t lose focus and surprised the demanding humans by stating that his bosses were behind them. Herald went on the change in scent pro
“I don’t understand something.” Alrick drove for quite some time. Jessie’s quiet demeanour was difficult for Alrick. He’d hope she’d talk about his kiss. Comment on it even. Something, anything. He wanted his kiss acknowledged. But this was her response? “What don’t you understand?” “What would Hector gain by calling the sheriff and report the drug lab to them?” “I don’t believe he knows we’ve got connections with skilled cleaners. He believed we wouldn’t have time to clean up. I’m surprised he didn’t sen
Craig and Rachel returned to the old drug lab. Here they could set up. Then send out small teams of people. Run in stealthily and attempt to catch him unawares. “Alright, Ashley. You and Craig will go investigate the old packhouse. Focus on the basement, and attic. Any place a secret room might exist. Look for spaces, seem off. You’re looking for a secret space, don’t expect a sign hanging on the wall. Space might hold an old bunker or safe room. If you think you’ve found something, then don’t search for an entrance. Contact us immediately so that we can be there enforce to lower the danger factor.” Rachel instructed those leading the groups around an old table that now housed several maps and other documents. Craig leaned on the table watching the faces of those she instructed, what
Alrick and Jessie returned to the packhouse. They’re greeted with absolute chaos. People were everywhere. Decorating, delivering, and creating everything. They could hear Bonnie running the kitchen like a madwoman. Jessie assumed the sheer size of this endeavour overwhelmed Bonnie and its time constraints. Alrick sighed. His office was one of the few rooms off-limits during the event. So, he’d have a safe space from the chaos there. “Why don’t you go see if you can help her out? I’ll get down to the mess in the office. I’m sure it’s boring sitting there watching me work. Never mind, you would distract me.” He smiled and placed a kiss on the top of her head. “Sure. I believe she needs it. She can’t be in all places. She needs others
Sal paced in front of the old building. Time was of the essence. They must hunt down who took Ashley. He wasn’t sure when he’d lost her. Sal cursed himself out because she was in his care. She disappeared on his watch. They didn’t arrive in the next three minutes. Sal decided he would go in alone and find her. It wasn’t long before several vehicles pulled up. Rachel, the lead enforcer on this mission, flew out of the passenger side door. She halted before him. “What in the hell happened? Your instructions were to stay together. Search for evidence and if you find something call it in.” “I thought she followed me to the attic, and I was there when I realized she wasn’t behind me. I figur
Bonnie and Hannah met with Jessie in the Delivery Storage Room. The pack used the room to store delivered pack purchases. Then the pack member could pick it up later. That meant there were often boxes and packages scattered throughout the room. No one made it their job to organize the area. It’s now difficult to find things. “Hello, alright we’ll check this place and then break for lunch. No one works on an empty stomach.” Bonnie laid down her law before they said anything. “If we must.” Bonnie’s words did not phase Hannah. She smiled at Bonnie. “We’re
There wasn’t any point in further searching. The baskets weren’t there. “I ordered eight baskets. This is the invoice they left. How did I miss it? There’s a note on the back. Who writes on the reverse? The last half of the shipment is coming separately. They don’t say a date we’ll receive it on.” Bonnie frowned in a puzzled manner at the back of the invoice. “We’ll work with this.” Jessie didn’t think of her words’ meaning. What she’s thinking? This was Bonnie’s event. She was helping. “I’ll pass on the message about the baskets and tell everyone to break for lunch.” “Yes, lunch is ready in the
Ashley watched Hector pace in the gloom. She contemplated what she could say to save her skin. “Blame your sister, Jessie, and Alrick too. We’re trapped here because of them. Think about what they’ve done.” Ashley needed him distracted away from her. Her safety hinged on distracting Hector. “You can’t keep your mouth shut. Can you?” His voice was more growl than words. She bet his teeth were closer to a wolf’s than a human’s. “Jessie’s screwed up everything. She conned your father to get everything. Then she wouldn’t share with you.” The Gods only knew what ‘everything,’ was. “Then she stole Alrick from me. Just because she could. You can’t let her have this. It’s wrong. What’s your plan? Alrick owns everything. He’s got what’s you
Jessie sat at Alrick’s desk and watched him shuffle papers, talk to people on the phone. This was her future. Ashley might change Alrick’s mind. She knew mates were just that. Forever and permanent. But her parents taught her that mates could still regret their choice in mates. Just because of great sex. Didn’t mean your partner was. Alrick confirmed moments ago that Hector was in fact her half-brother. The Iron Hill Pack wasn’t his but Jessie’s and whoever she mated. So her parents experienced traumatic events of which the other couldn’t forgive or forget. Would that happen to Alrick and her? She was useless to him because she was an uneducated bumpkin. Why did her father believe girls were useless? “Jessie, we’ve got confirmation. Your father put the mines into y