Michael “This will be our chance to catch him. When is the next exchange? We’ll lull him there and that’s it. “ “Richard never goes to the exchanges. Ever. “ Garrey said, “He is so, so careful, always has been. There’s no way he will let himself be caught. “ “He just has to be there, even if it's only briefly. “ “No, it won’t work. “ “It will. “ Mike tried to get up, he felt like he had been sitting for too long but once he moved, the pain reminded him of itself and he sat back. “He just needs to be there, “Mike said once again “I have all the other evidence. We just need to catch him then and there.” “I’m not sure….” “Come on, Garrey…” Garrey ran a hand through his hair. “There’s an exchange. Very big one next week. I guess I just need to persuade him he has to be there. But… “ “He trusts you, right? I know he does. “ “Yeah. I’m his best man. I’ve worked for him for years. “ Mike and Garrey exchanged a look. “Okay. It’s decided then. Next week. “ “Next week. N
Flynn He couldn’t stop himself from smiling. This was better than he’d expected. Imagining this was one thing, but seeing it happen was another. Flynn was triumphant. And he was going to marvel at the glory of his victory. “What do you think, Killian? “ he continued, “Mike. Why the hell did you choose him for your bodyguard? Are you really that stupid? Or was it the way he looks that swept you? “ Flynn snorted, “Who do you think should tell Richard? He already knows you’ve been fucking your bodyguard. “ Flynn snickered again. “If you are wondering how he knew that, you can thank me. Of course, I would tell Richard. Unlike you and your wolf, I am loyal.” “To who? The police?” “Don’t play the smart ass and waste my time. I am loyal!” “It doesn’t seem like it. “ Flynn yelled. He was so mad he was going to shoot Killian right then and there. “You sound hysterical. “ Killian said, still flatly. “Am I hysterical?” Flynn’s laughter echoed in the warehouse “I am telling you Mik
MichaelHe let his wolf take over and shifted. Mike ran until it was completely dark outside and he lost track of the hours and minutes that had passed by. Of all the ways things could go wrong, they had failed in the worst. Flynn was dead. Killian knew he was undercover. Besides that, Killian had most likely seen his wolf once Mike shifted. “And here I was, thinking I wanted to show him my wolf one day.”“Not like this. And yet…”It was only going to get worse from here on and Mike felt powerless. “We’ll figure it out. “ his wolf said, “He’s our mate. ““It is not over. “His wolf kept saying, and for the first time, Mike wanted to believe him and not argue with what he was saying. The sky was a starless and endless pit above by the time he felt his body heavier and tired. His wounds had closed well, but with all the running he’d just done he felt them remind his body of themselves. If he shifted, they would get worse, so he chose not to risk it. Mike heard the rumble of a
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
Michael“I only don’t know why you had to be so nice about it?” Killian continued, “You didn’t have to pretend there was something more to it. We could just fuck around, all the talk was unnecessary. Do you always tell those things to the people you screw?“ “It’s never been like this. “Mike said and Killian laughed. “Yeah, you have only one mate, right? But I didn’t mean that part, I mean the…”“You are always so cynical when you are upset. “ Mike said evenly and this time Killian looked at him. “Don’t pretend you know me. “ “I don’t. “Killian looked back away again and… and there it was. Mike felt it. The more time they were together, the closer he was to his mate the better he could feel it. Killian was angry, mad, and upset. He felt betrayed. But it was something. It wasn’t indifference. The worst you could feel about someone was indifference. And Killian wasn’t indifferent. He was still here and had come all the way down to Jesse’s place. Mike closed the distance between
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
Michael They were lying directly on the carpeted floor. His back had started to hurt, but he didn’t want to get up and be away from Killian even if it was just for a few seconds. The morning had started creeping in and Mike wrapped his arms around Killian more tightly. “Are you cold?” He asked and pulled the blanket over Killian’s shoulders.“No, I’m okay. But we should be getting up. ““It’s not even seven yet.”“But Jesse will be back soon.”“I sent him a message earlier and he said not to worry. ““Maybe we should call him?” Killian sat up. “I tried but I guess his phone was dead. It's fine. really. I can guess where he is.” Mike pulled him back next to him.” You worry too much.” “I worry just enough.” Then Killian let Mike pull him back down next to him and fixed his eyes on the ceiling. Killian whispered.“Why didn’t you tell me?”“I didn’t want to lose you.” Mike admitted. “I was afraid I might never see you again.” “You weren’t worried you might get killed?” “If you r
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