Some creep bought me out. Just wanted the spiders, nothing else. – Kelly
It was not what any of the Saint’s wanted to see.The pictures that Kelly sent Shiloh clearly showed an Aranya member.“Thanks for your help, miss….?”“Shiloh.” She smiled at him as she scooped up the tarantula and placed him back in the box. “I’m guessing that you don’t want him?”“No!” Spider loudly declared and his brothers chuckled.“You can keep him.” Toad chuckled.She secured the lid on the box before going to get Christina.“Why are you keeping them separate?” one of the men asked.“Because he’s younger, smaller and weak. And she may try to kill him.” Shiloh said placing Christina on her shoulder. “She’s my most aggressive spider.”“Aggressive?” Spider squeaked.“Territorial. She won’t hurt you. Besides, Alyssa likes feeding them. They’re all getting a little plump.”“Do you have a place for him?” Pagan asked.“Yes. Alyssa asked for one and I havThe biggest problem that I’m going to have is not getting lost in the books. – GertieShiloh was proud of her friend. She liked a good book from time to time. Rainy afternoons were a great time to curl up with a good cozy book. But Gertie did not need a reason to read. Or even a specific type of book.Walking into the new bookstore, Shiloh looked around and was thrilled with what Cookie and his crew had done with the old movie theater and the stores on either side. The walls were covered in floor to ceiling bookshelves. The old balcony had been extended to create a walkway that encircled the upper part of the store. The gradual slope of the theater had been changed into wide terraces with shelves five feet high.The old concession area was now the check out area. While the small stage and screen had been was now a small coffee bar. Cookies and other baked goods from The Cookie Jar were available along with hot and cold coffees. The children’s area was situated in th
Christmas is one day. Yule is nearly two weeks. – NessieNeither of the girls liked going into the basement of the funeral home. It had become the best place to hide their Christmas gifts. After the girls went to bed Christmas Eve, Pagan and Shiloh began bringing the gifts up.“You didn’t get them too much, did you?” Pagan teased. They were still carrying his presents up on the third trip.“Nothing compared to you.” She laughed as they placed the latest load around the tree.“Not all of it’s from me. Quite a bit is from my parents and Santa.” He countered. “We usually go to the Shack for Christmas dinner.”“That sounds awesome. Do I need to cook anything?”Pagan laughed as she arranged a few boxes. “No, Nessie would be insulted.”“The carnival and stuff is gone, right?” she asked quietly and he heard the fear in her voice.“Yes, Santa’s Wonderland is officially shut down. Some of the booths and tents are still up, but we won’t be going over there.” He
Daddy! Daddy! Daddy! Santa found us! Just like you said he would! – AlyssaAshlyn and Alyssa rushed into the master bedroom long before the sun came up on Christmas morning. Pagan groaned as he realized that he had never talked to Shiloh about the girls getting up so early. It had been like this for as long as he could remember. They bounded up onto the black and purple bed. Pagan scooted over and his girls squeezed in between him and Shiloh. “Buon Natale.” Shiloh told the girls with a great big smile. “You said that Santa has been here?”“Yes!” both girls exclaimed excitedly. “Then let’s go see what he brought.” Shiloh told them and they both jumped out of bed and ran downstairs.“Merry Christmas.” Pagan murmured as he rolled over and settled above Shiloh.“Buon Natale.” She smiled as she pressed her lips to his.“I would love to stay here.” Pagan kissed her. “But my girls are as good as they can be all year for one day.”Shiloh laughed as she
He is the saint of the bricklayers and masons. He cared for the poor and the needy. It is our duty to continue his ministry. – NonnaThe traditions that Nonna had started lived on through Shiloh and Nonno. Nico knew her for only a few years before her death but was honored to be included in the traditions.Shiloh had told Pagan that she would be gone just about all day. She was surprised when she got up the day after Christmas and he also got up. She was even more surprised when the girls were also up and ready by the time she walked down to the kitchen.“What are you girls doing up so early?” Shiloh asked as she kissed each of them on their heads.“Daddy said that today is the day that you celebrate Nonna.” Ashlyn said. “We want to help.”“That’s really sweet girls.” She smiled at them. ‘It’s a lot of work, but I promise that you’ll feel really great as you crawl into bed tonight.”“What all are we going to do today?” Pagan asked as he handed her a large cup
I don’t think that you understand your place within this family. – Elizabeth GiordanoPagan and Shiloh spent New Year’s Eve at the Shack while the girls went to a kid’s party over at Chance’s house. He knew that his new wife would not be comfortable with the New Year’s Eve activities and hosted the annual party for the kids. When Pagan had called Chance at ten in the morning, Rye answered the phone whispering.“Hey, Pagan.”“Good morning, Rye. How are the girls?”“Still asleep. Hang on.” Pagan could hear her moving around in their house and then she took a picture. A moment later, his phone chimed as the picture came through and he clicked the speakerphone button before he moved the phone so that both he and Shiloh could see the screen.Chance was lying on his back asleep on the living room floor. He had his niece, Morgan, asleep on one shoulder and Alyssa asleep on the other. He looked happy and content asleep surrounded by a dozen or more club kids.
Most people make the mistake of overcooking the lasagna. – NicoOn the second Saturday of the new year, Nico invited himself over to teach the girls how to make authentic Italian lasagna. He showed up with almost all the ingredients that they would need. As he mixed up the pasta dough, he explained everything to the girls. Pagan and Shiloh sat at the table watching them. “Daddy always just thaws out the lasagna and puts it in the oven.” Ashlyn declared and Nico acted like he was going to die in the kitchen.Shiloh laughed at her cousin as he lay on the floor clutching his heart, mumbling a prayer in Italian. “I’ve made it from scratch before.” Pagan grumbled with a smile.“You never made the pasta.” Ashlyn pointed out.“Or the sauce.” Alyssa added.Shiloh laughed harder. “They have no loyalties to you when it comes to food.”“None.” Pagan agreed as Nico slowly and dramatically stood back up. The girls were helping him as he clutched the cabinet door
This is just for you and me. The other wedding will be for our girls. – Shiloh Shiloh walked into the front office of the fab shop and did not miss the loud annoyed sigh from the woman behind the counter. Pagan had told her about Carrianne and admitted that if it wasn’t that she was so freaking efficient, he would certainly fire her.But she kept the shop stocked with the iron and other metals that they needed. The other supplies and equipment were never low. Water and sports drinks were always on hand in the coolers and protein bars on the shelves. Project schedules were laid out with monthly, weekly and daily time allotments. Custom jobs were priced and bid for a hefty profit while not discouraging the buyer. Phones were answered when they had to be, although she preferred emails. And those were responded to within a business day at the most.Pagan knew that she did most of her work while she was at home, and he had no problems with it. Carrianne had told him onc
I won’t even tell Toad. I’ll just tell him that we got the marriage license. – PaganPagan and Shiloh walked into the Shack holding hands just like they always did on Church nights. Ashlyn ran towards Priscilla to show the teen the new outfit. Alyssa headed for Athos to try to con him into a ride. Pagan was never sure if she was going to try for a ride on the bike, or a horse.Nessie looked at the couple as they came through the door from her usual table between the pool tables and the couches. She grinned at them, and Pagan headed towards her having learned not to avoid her. Nessie always knew way more than she should and said that the ghosts talked to her.Pagan had seen the poltergeist activity. Heard her say things about people that very few knew. “It looks good on yeh.” Nessie grinned at Shiloh. “What?” she asked quietly.“A new last name.”They both were quiet as they stared at her.“Yeh’ll not hear it from me. It’s not me place. We can put it