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Reiver Chapter 9 Reiver: Retribution
Intuition is the whisper of the soul.Jiddu Krishnamurthi.Hugh drove to the pack territory and after dropping his bag back with his valet, he went to the new house to see how the builders were progressing and had a last meeting with the architect to rubber stamp the final plans.He was pleased to see all the new windows were already in and the French doors would be done by the end of the day. All the crumbling plaster had been knocked off and the walls being readied to be re-skimmed. He took some photos to send Annie that night and then drove to Lyall’s to see her and the pups. After dinner with Lennox and his family he and Lennox went into his study to talk. Hugh told him about the weird feelings he had at the apartment.“Are you sure dad?”“Yes, simply because Annie felt it too. She had trouble getting control of Sabine she felt that threatened.”“Odd, well it can’t be the Addisons, we didn’t leave anyone alive did we?”“No, pretty sure we got them all.”“Maybe you should stay away
Reiver Chapter 10 Reiver: Retribution
So loyal, so true,Yet still a hunted man.Their story comes out in the moonlight,The story that will never end.Jinx Natta.Annie’s train was just pulling into Haymarket, the last stop before Edinburgh, she stretched and then started to pack away her lap-top and papers. The good thing about travelling first class was that it was comfortable and the last two hours had gone by really quickly, it had been a productive journey work wise too. She was looking forward to seeing Hugh and going for food as she hadn’t had the chance to eat since breakfast. As the train pulled out of the station Annie stood to retrieve her jacket and bag from the overhead rack when she felt Sabine panic, her legs nearly gave out so she sat back down quickly.“Sabine what’s wrong?”“Mate has gone. Find mate...FIND MATE.”Her wolf’s panic was taking over and Annie was finding it hard to control her. Sabine was running around her head absolutely distraught, making Annie hyperventilate.She squeezed her eyes shut
Reiver Chapter 11 Reiver: Retribution
Sometimes help comes from unexpected places. Nadia Bolz-Weber. Grenville knew he had less than an hour to get information out of the wolf. Forensics were on their way and soon the security services would lay their claim to him and he would never get another chance. He walked up to the wolf and kicked him hoping to wake him, the wolf didn’t move so Grenville went to his bag and grabbed a cattle prod. This fucker was going to tell him what he wanted to know and he was going to do it now. Grenville shocked him with the cattle prod and kicked him in the face as hard as he could. “Wake up dog, time for a little chat.” Hugh’s body jolted with the shock but his head barely moved when he was kicked in the face, he felt his eye swelling and without Knox he knew it would take a while to heal. He felt a rib crack from a kick and another shock quickly followed. Hugh surprised Grenville by grabbing the end of the prod and pulling it out of his hands. Even without Knox’s strength, Grenville wa
Reiver Chapter 12 Reiver: Retribution
As long as we have faith in our own causeand an unconquerable will.Victory will not be denied us.Winston Churchill. Hugh blinked his good eye and tried to focus his mind. The woman had let him know that at least one wolf knew he was here and was trying to help, he had no idea what she had injected him with but he felt better already. He didn’t know any of the MacGregor Clan personally but he did know that they had been banished from the Reiver Pack, they had tried to double- cross the Reivers or something. He could feel his temperature rising and he felt himself sweating as whatever the woman had given him started to take effect. He tried to remain still as the wolfsbane was burning out of his system at a rapid pace and he felt Knox stir. He was going to have to get a grip on his beast when he came round or he was going to get shot before his full strength returned. Sarah couldn’t get out of the building quickly enough and was relieved to see Pete waiting for her as promised. Ca
Reiver Chapter 13 Reiver: Retribution
Where the offense is,Let the great axe fall.William Shakespeare.Hugh used his wolf hearing to work out how close Camron and his men were to the room, he knew he was still weak and unable to shift but he could still fight. Choosing his moment carefully he went from looking like he was semi conscious on the floor to on his feet in less than a second. Before the soldier in front of him could even move, Hugh got a good grip on the chains around his wrists and yanked them out of the wall. Without breaking his movement he swung them round and knocked the gun out of the soldiers hands, shattering both the man’s arms with the heavy chains in the process. Pandemonium broke out as Hugh took down another as he was trying to roll out of his sleeping bag to grab his gun and then the door crashed open and four massive men ran in. It was a good thing too as Hugh has expended all the strength he had and all that Knox had sent him too. As he fell to his knees with the exertion, Hugh saw Camron jump
Reiver Chapter 14 Reiver: Retribution
A wolf doesn’t concern himselfWith the opinions of sheep.Anon.Hugh’s mind was tumbling end over end. He thought he had removed anything that could lead back to them. At least it explained why the human woman had been sent to get a sample of his blood. They obviously had something to compare it against, shit, but then she had helped him, it was all very confusing. Knox was prowling around Hugh’s mind, his agitation fuelled by Hugh’s own.Grenville was explaining to the Reiver’s how the only wolf who had any connection to the Addisons was Hugh Crozier in the form of a sales contract with Edinburgh City Council, and as everyone now knew, the Addisons had tried to buy the same building. While he droned on, Hugh looked over at Sarah wondering what evidence she had on him, her face was passive as she sat staring at Grenville who was still talking. She had one elbow on the table, her chin resting on her hand, her other hand was on the table on top of her report. She didn’t seem to be awar
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There is no heart for me like yours.Maya AngelouSarah and Pete had finally finished running the blood sample and they were sat at Sarah’s desk ready to compare the results on her computer screen. It was the early hours of the morning and Sarah’s eyes felt gritty with tiredness. She scrolled down the screen to find the results from the original crime scene to compare against the new one when a name caught her eye.‘Harris.’Pete noticed her frowning at the screen.“What’s wrong?” he asked.“What was the name of the guy, the drug dealer or whatever he is who put a price on the Reiver’s head?” she asked, not taking her eyes off the screen.“Harris, Gordon Harris, why?”“There was a victim of the massacre called Paul Harris, his DNA profile is here, I tested it myself. Maybe they are related?” she looked at Pete questioningly.“Maybe,” he agreed with a nod, I’ll mention it to the police the next time I speak to them.” Sarah just nodded as she watched her screen waiting for the results t
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A man that studieth revengeKeeps his own wounds green.Francis Bacon.Annie felt herself being dragged from the comforting depths of sleep by erotic tingles running up her spine. As she slowly became aware of her surroundings she realised that she and Hugh had somehow switched places during the night, she was lying on top of him as he was trailing his fingers up and down her back.“What time is it?” mumbled Annie, he voice rough with sleep.“About five I think.” replied Hugh lazily. Annie gave a big sigh.“I still don’t really understand what happened this morning? I thought we were in real trouble there. Who was that wolf, MacGregor was it, and his mate, she’s human isn’t she?”“She is, what makes you think they are mates?” replied Hugh looking down at her, frowning.Annie thought for a moment, “Just the way he was with her, like they were joined somehow. He was very protective of her and the way he looks at her too. I think they are mates but perhaps she doesn’t know it yet.” she
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Duncan had Jen were working on their house when they received mind link from Alpha Solomon. Jen almost burst into tears when she heard that she and Duncan could stay together and keep their rank, Duncan wrapped her in his arms and held her tight, Jen was a couple of weeks pregnant with their first child and the relief that they still had a place in the pack washed over them both. Everything was going to be fine, Duncan could just feel it, he got to stay with the Kelpies and Jen would still be a guard, it was more than they could have hoped for. They had worked really hard and their house was now clear of rubble, Jen had made a start on the garden as she wanted to grow as much of their own food as she could and although they still had a long list of jobs to do, he knew with the help of the Templar community, they would get it liveable by the time the pup came. “Thank you.” he tried to mind link Brother Andrew but he got no answer, he chuckled to himself, he gue
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An ounce of blood is worth more than a pound of friendship. Spanish proverb. “Sister?” Pete stopped mid swing and stared at the man, Rufus pushed forward and got a good look at him too. He did look a lot like Sarah, his scent was familiar as well, like Sarah’s but not as musky, Rufus leant forward and sniffed the man again. “I think he speaks the truth.” growled Rufus. “Same eyes as mate, smells like mate.” The man started gasping for breath as Pete was still squeezing his neck. Oh my Goddess, Sarah has a brother. The man started to struggle again, pulling at Pete’s hand on his throat. “Put him down, can’t breathe.” Rufus noted. “Shit, shit sorry.” said Pete hastily putting the man down and straightening his clothes. “Why have you been watching the house, why not come to the door?” Before he could answer three vehicles screeched down the stre
Reiver Chapter 21 Reiver:Redemption
Truth will rise against falsehoodas oil above water.Miguel de Cervantes.Sarah watched in disbelief as Beta Saul launched himself over the table, he grabbed Kerpen’s gun hand as he flattened him to the floor in a tangle of chairs and limbs. Everything seemed to be happening in slow motion, Sarah turned her head saw Hugh grab Annie and shield her body with his and she briefly saw Beta Johnstone leap across the table in Baden’s direction. There were screams and growls and the sound of the cracking of bones as someone shifted before she was knocked backwards off her feet and flattened to the floor. The fall knocked the wind out of her and she bashed the back of her head so hard she could see lights in front of her eyes. She heard Annie shouting to the wolves not to kill anyone and then as quickly as it started all the noise stopped, there was nothing but the sound of the Home Secretary shouting into his phone and the crash o
Reiver Chapter 20 Reiver:Redemption
No one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected. Julius Caesar. Alpha Armstrong was good to his word. Stuart drove them to an airfield deep in Reiver territory where they were bundled aboard his private plane and flown back to Edinburgh in relative comfort. “I think you’re the only human to have ever stepped foot on Reiver territory.” mused Pete as he they disembarked the plane. “And you’re the only wolf who has stepped on Reiver territory that has a human as mate I bet.” “Yeah probably.” “Let’s hope it’s a learning experience for Alpha Armstrong.” smiled Brother Andrew as they walked towards the airport building. Much to their surprise, Camron was waiting for them as they exited the building. “Alpha Armstrong had asked me to deliver you to Forensics Scotland in one piece, Brother Andrew, I can drop you at Rosslyn afterwards if that’s ok with y
Reiver Chapter 19 Reiver:Redemption
Threats alone are the weapons of the threatened man. Leonardo Da Vinci The meeting broke up and the wolves watched as the Magdalene were marched out of the door. The Home Secretary approached them looking embarrassed. “I apologise unreservedly for their rudeness, I think they were embarrassed that they’ve just been schooled in their own religion.” he said with a weak smile. The wolves just nodded in agreement and he excused himself and caught up with Sarah as she made her way back along the corridor. “Miss Cole, I just want to thank you for keeping a cool head in there. I’m always worried that one day, one of these Parleys is going to end up in a massacre.” Sarah stopped walking as she didn’t want Sillicoe seeing Pete. “Why? From what I just witnessed it’s not the wolves you need to worry about, it’s the humans, they are the one throwing threats around. The wolves don’t seem that different to us if you
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Most people do not listen with the intention to understand. Stephen R Covey. Pete waited to hear from the Home Secretary about the Parley. When the phone call finally came he feigned ignorance, careful he didn’t let them know he already knew. He informed Home Secretary Sillicoe that he was away at a conference that day but the Miss Cole would be in charge and much to his relief, Sillicoe had accepted Sarah’s authority without question, now all they had to do was convince the Magdalene to do the same. Annie and Hugh had raced back Edinburgh as soon as they could and Annie had been frantically adding names to the family tree ever since she had arrived but there was so much to do to get it ready in time. She had worked on it for twenty four hours solid but she was still panicking as they only had two days left and it was still nowhere near finished. Hugh read out the names and checked the dates while Annie wrote them in their p
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He’s more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of his and mine are the same. Emily Bronte. Duncan broke the kiss and rested his forehead on hers, his eyes closed, his breathing ragged. He wanted this she wolf so badly, Fael felt serene for the first time since he was a child and gently urged him on. Without a word he looked into Jen’s eyes, he had no idea what she wanted but the look she gave him filled him with hope, it was one of total adoration and his heart swelled, she wanted him too. He took her hand and led her up to the hay loft where he had been lying awake until he scented her coming into the stable building. Jen followed him and as she climbed up the ladder behind him she saw blankets laid out on the soft, sweet smelling straw, Duncan took her hand again and led her to them. Jen stripped her coat off and relieved herself of her boots then she was in Duncan’s arms again as he kissed down her neck
Reiver Chapter 16 Reiver:Redemption
Many of the wolves that looked thee over when thou wast brought to the Council first are old too, and the young wolves believe, as Shere Khan has taught them, that a man-cub has no place with the Pack. Rudyard Kipling They ended the call so Alpha Solomon could arrange a Parley with the Government. Twenty minutes later Hugh called them back, the Parley would be in four days time, and as Pete had suggested, they were going to use the conference room at Forensics Scotland. “Why did Alpha Armstrong have to give permission for us to cross his land, me I can understand, I’m human, but you’re a Reiver, so what’s his problem?” Pete sighed, he had never wanted to tell her about this, but he decided now was the time to tell her the truth. He told her about not being able to set foot on Reiver territory or to pledge his allegiance because she, his mate, was human. He inwardly groaned as he saw how u
Reiver Chapter 15 Reiver:Redemption
Poor little foals of an oppressed race! l love the languid patience of thy face. Samuel Taylor Coleridge. She found brief respite when she saw Brother Andrew climb out of the car. Thank the Goddess he was alive, he shook hands with Alpha Solomon before giving her a hug. He held her said he was proud of her which made her heart swell, no one had ever said to her before, not even her parents. She smiled through her tears and helped her mentor up the steps and into the warmth of the pack house. Brother Andrew spoke with his wolf. “We might have to lock those two in a room together, they are as stubborn as each other.” Kirk huffed with laughter but thought it was probably going to take something that drastic to break the deadlock between them, neither Brother Andrew nor his wolf had any idea why they were so determined to stay away from each other, but he could see the pain in Jen’s face no ma
