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Chapter 76: Hot- headed **Amber’s POV “Now what’s going on? Is that knocking,” I ask my husband, “At four in the morning? Seriously? Who comes to the door at this hour? How many people know that we live here now?” I groan and pull a pillow over my head. Unbelievable. This place is supposed to be secret! How secret can it be if people are pounding on my door constantly? “My love, it’s your brother,” my husband says in exasperation, without even opening his eyes, “I can hear him muttering to himself.” “Amber! Levi,” Ivan yells, “ We need to talk!” Yes, it’s him all right. He resumes knocking. I sigh. “Go back to sleep Levi,” I tell my mate, resigned to the situation, I”ll talk to him. You handled more than enough of this last night.” “Apparently I didn’t, or he wouldn’t be here right now,” my husband says, getting up despite both his frustration and what I’ve told him, “By the Goddess this had better be good.” I run down the stairs an
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 77 : A bad feeling
Chapter 77: A bad feeling**Amber’s POV “Do you think he can control his temper long enough to do this,” Levi asks me about Ivan, with concern in his voice, “I know that he wants to help, but do you think he’s capable of it?” I can see why my mate is worried. Ivan has always been a little high strung. And they almost came to blows the other night. However, I have faith in my brother. He has never let me down when I needed him most. “I do, my love,” I tell my mate, “In fact, I know he can. He might have a bit of a temper-” “Might have a temper,” Levi says, “Really, my love?” My husband raises his eyebrows for emphasis, and I can’t help but laugh. “Ok, yes, he has a temper,” I tell him, conceding his point, “Ivan will be the very first one to admit that. However, he knows the seriousness of what we are trying to do. He won’t let us down. I know he won’t. Besides, if I didn’t think he could do it I would have forbidden him from participating.”
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 78 : Going wolf hunting
Chapter 78: Going wolf hunting **Levi’s POV “I don’t know who this guy was, but I can tell you one thing,” I tell my mate, “He won’t be going wolf hunting ever again.” As I stare at his corpse, it angers me that this evil man took his own life before I could question him. He was a human man, not a shifter. He bears the symbol of that evil organization on his wrist. Proof that Sebastian is connected to these hunters somehow. I shake my head and refocus my attention. My wife is the most important thing in my world, and her brother was just nearly killed. “How’s Ivan feeling,” I say, concerned for her brother, ”Is he ok? That was a pretty close call.” “Yes, thank you my love,” she answers, with relief, “He’s feeling better now. He thinks that he cracked a rib, but he’ll be fine. He’s having a stiff drink and relaxing with Hellhound.” He deserves to relax after what he’s been through. It’s not every day you get shot with a silver bullet while trying to a
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 79 : Nothing but vengeance
Chapter 79: Nothing but vengeance **Sebastian’s POV “Sebastian, you have failed us,” the boss informs me, with an air of disappointment,”You told us that this plan was foolproof. Now our man is dead, and you’ve ruined our opportunity to kill the brother. They will be on their guard now.” This is the phone call that I’ve been dreading. I didn’t anticipate Ivan getting away. I thought I had him. I knew that idiot would show up for his beloved sister. My guy had silver bullets and the element of surprise. And Ivan’s temper always gets the better of him. I assumed he would get so angry that he wouldn’t be able to think clearly. How the hell did this happen? I need to fix this or I’m never going to get what I deserve! “I’m sorry, boss. It was a miscalculation,” I tell him, and I am, “I won’t make the same mistake again.” “You better not, if you want to live, wolf,” the boss warns me, anger radiating through the phone, “That went so badly that I’m starting to w
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 80 : Savages
Chapter 80: Savages **Levio’s POV “Andew, ensure that the prisoners are secure, and take them to my office for questioning,”I tell him, “I need to take care of something. I’ll report back later. And tell no one about what you just showed me until I say so.” “Roger that, Levi,” Andrew responds, “I’ve got your back.” I can’t even tell the rest of my team what I’ve learned until I talk to the person whose name is on that piece of paper. Andrew showed me deed to the hunters’ property. It was well- hidden in a file cabinet. It’s pretty impressive that Andrew managed to find it. I sprint to my car and drive directly to August’s house. I am so angry that I’m still shaking with rage when I pull up. “AUGUST,” yell at the door letting my fury rage unchecked, “GET OUT HERE NOW!”I pound on the door, screaming at the top of my lungs. I realize, dimly, that I now sound like a lunatic. But I don’t care. His name. His name was on the deed. August owns the buil
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 81 : Benefit of the Doubt
Chapter 81: Benefit of the doubt **Levi’s POV “I can’t trust August right now,” I tell Andrew, “I want to. I don’t want to believe that he’s capable of this, but I’m just not sure. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your help in moving back to our own house.” We are moving the last of the boxes back to our home. I just couldn’t stomach the idea of living in that place when I no longer trust the person who owns it. I’m grateful that Amber went along with this whole thing. I’m pretty sure that she thinks I’m overreacting, and I may be. But better safe than sorry. “Where do you want the dishes, boss,” Andrew asks me, tiredly, “This is the last of it.” “Thank you, just put them down here,” I tell him, “I’ll put them in the kitchen later. Go get some rest. You’ve worked hard today, and I greatly appreciate your help.” “No problem,” Andrew responds, with obvious relief. “Hey, do you know who’s on guard duty tonight?” “Yes, it’s Stevenson and Pau
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 82 : Removing all obstacles
Chapter 82: Removing all obstacles ** Levi’s POV “Do we go in?” Andrew whispers urgently, “I mean, what if he’s just, napping or something and left the door unlocked? We’re already here to apologize. What if we just make him angrier?” “He would have woken up,” I say, “I’m sure of it. We were making such a racket that there’s no way he wouldn’t have said something if he were here and could respond. He would have come out here and yelled at us, actually. I know I probably deserve it. We need to go in and make sure he’s not injured or unable to respond for some reason.” Andrew nods his assent and we both draw our weapons and open the door all the way. We go room to room together, but the place is empty. “Ok, now what,” Andrew says, putting away his weapon, frowning, “He’s obviously not here, but his car is. And I’m not buying that he just went to the store or something and forgot to lock the door.” “Agreed,” I tell him, and now I’m more than a little
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 83 : Razor sharp wit
Chapter 83: Razor sharp wit ** Amber’s POV “Good morning August, how are you feeling?” I ask him, examining his black eye with concern, “You look as if you slept well.” We are gathered around the breakfast table, and it is wonderful to have August with us again. August has agreed to stay with us until his house’s security can be updated, which I am very relieved to hear. Levi and his grandfather could use the time to talk, and neither of us want anything to happen to him. The poor man has been through enough already. Between being accused of participating in my attempted abduction and then being taken himself, I’m actually impressed at how well he’s doing, all things considered. “I did, thank you Amber,” he tells me with a gentle smile, “I’m just so glad that Levi and I have finally cleared the air, that I was able to relax for the first time in days. It was wonderful.” “Well, that, and the fact that you were attacked by a lunatic probably had something to
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Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 99 : A different type of beast
Chapter 99: A different type of beast ***Levi’s POV “Dan, we’re going to play this safe,” Hope tells him seriously, “Amber and the twins definitely healed you. There’s no question of that. But just to be extra careful, the doctor and I want you to follow up with the medicine that you would have been prescribed if you hadn’t been healed. Antibiotics and doses of anti-venom. Every twelve hours for the next week.” I’m still shocked by this turn of events, but Dan seems to be handling all of this incredibly well. Ah, to be young again. “No problem,” he says with a smile, “I’ve got my life back! I’ll take whatever you think is best.” “And even though I know you feel great,” Hope continues with a smile, “Just do me a favor and humor me on this. Get some rest for the next week. You don’t actually have to remain in bed, that would be silly given how well you’ve already healed. You can still see friends, and I know that you’re going to meet with the school lat
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 98 : Grievously injured
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Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 97 : Too powerful to be denied
Chapter 97: Too powerful to be denied ** Amber’s POV “The first thing we need to do is figure out where you’re going to live,” I tell Dan, “Where have you been staying so far?” “I’m embarrassed about it, but lately I’ve been staying at that motel on Route 9,” he tells me, blushing, “The Black Swan. It’s terrible, and I absolutely hate it. But with my current financial situation, it’s the best that I can afford. Believe me, I’ve looked around.” I am horrified at the thought of a sixteen year old boy staying at that place. It is not a good place for anyone to stay. But anyone under eighteen staying there turns my stomach. Especially Dan, who is innocent despite what he has been forced to live through. Unacceptable. “Then tonight you’re staying with us,” I tell him firmly, “August, you take him out there to that terrible place to get his stuff, and bring him back as fast as you can.” “Are you sure,” Dan asks me, tentatively, “I mean, it’s so kind of
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 96 : Creative writing assignment
Chapter 96: Creative writing assignment ***Lev’s POV “Dan, you could have come to me,” I tell him sadly, “You could have come to me and told me what happened. I would have protected you. I would have found a place for you. Why did you think that you had to do all of that?” I remember how I felt when my father died. How terrified I was. How my grandmother preyed on that fear within me. Now as I try to envision what it would have been like if everyone I knew and loved was gone, I can’t help shivering. “With all due respect sir, I didn’t know you,” he tells me, and I can see the tears in his eyes that he wipes away quickly, “I didn’t know what to do. I was out of money, and out of options. My entire family, everyone I ever knew, was dead. I wanted to stay alive, and I did the only thing I could think of.” “And what did you think of,” I ask him, concerned for his response “How did you stay alive?” “Well, the thing is, I’m only sixteen,” he replies sa
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 95 : A little kinder
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Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 94 : Best man for the job
Chapter 94: Best man for the job *** Levi’s POV “But I tried, I tried,” Sebastian is screaming, “I tried to deliver her to you! They got me first! I thought you would understand!” Elliot and I burst into the room together to see what’s going on. And we find no one. No one but Sebastian, screaming at someone who doesn’t appear to be there. “I did what you told me to do,” he continues, sobbing, and staring at something that neither Elliot nor I can see, “I have been your humble servant. Surely that counts for something!” “Sebastian,” I say, carefully, “Who are you talking to? What’s going on?” “Oh, don’t play with me Levi,” he says, crying uncontrollably, “Don’t pretend you don’t know. Say hello to Dr. Sherman. It’s over now. It’s OVER!” Elliot and I look at each other, and come to the same horrible realization: there is no boss. No Dr. Sherman. Sebastian has been taking orders from no one. All of this time, we thought he was the shifter wo
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 93 : Strike a deal
Chapter 93: Strike a deal ***Elliot’s POV “You know,” I tell Sebastian, leaning closer to really sell what I’m saying to him, “You don’t need to worry about Levi. Not really. He doesn’t have the stomach for what we know needs to be done. You and I, we’re different, you know?” It sickens me to say these things, but I need to find out who’s really behind the scenes here. And Levi can’t play this particular card. Sebastian knows where his interests lie. He may be crazy, but he’s not stupid. Not at all. So I’ll play the rogue shifter trying to get his payday if it means that Amber and the twins remain safe. Although I’m going to need to shower after this. Probably several times. Sebastian sickens me. I just hope I can hide my feelings long enough to figure out who he’s reporting to. “Yes, we are,” Sebastian says, and I can’t believe that he’s buying it, “But I think that the boss would prefer to reveal himself in person. You won’t have to wait long. He’s coming,
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 92 : As merciless as necessary
Chapter 92: As merciless as necessary ***Levi’s POV “Boss, we’ve got him,” Elliot exclaims, “We have Sebastian. We’ve finally got that bastard!” “Are you serious,” I ask him, whispering so as not to wake my wife, “Where is he? How did you find him?” I’m impressed. I knew we would get him eventually, but I had never even hoped that it would be this fast. It’s four o’clock in the morning, but only twenty four hours after I asked for help in his capture. Not bad at all. “He was wandering the streets,” he tells me, “My team found him in the park, muttering to himself. It was bizarre, actually. I thought he would be more stealthy than that.” “Yeah, so did I,” I tell him, thinking, “Where do you have him?” “We brought him directly to the place you said,” he responds, “That really was the best move.” The place he refers to is a facility I had my men create specifically to hold Sebastian. It is modeled on the facility he will ultimately reside
