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Victor and Mariana

Author: Charmeleon
last update Last Updated: 2022-12-08 13:57:12

“Is it one of us?” I caught a scent of the man or should I say werewolf. “Do you think it’s one of your old pack?” I whispered back.

“I’m not sure,” Nico said digging into the steak. “But we’ll soon found out.” He grinned a lopsided smile at me. “Eat your food.”

We finished our lunch, paid, and left the café hand in hand. Like sightseeing tourist we walked around looking at the various shops and curiosities, all the while being mindful of the werewolf following us.

Nico sauntered in the direction of an alleyway and pushed me against a wall, kissing me. I giggled against his lips. The next minute he grabbed the man by the scruff of his neck and pulled him into the alleyway.

“Who the hell are you and what do you want?” he snarled into his face. He was shorter and stockier than Nico and I estimated him to be a lot older.

“It is you, Necolai, isn’t it?” the man smiled at him. “I thought I recognize your carrot top.”

Nico released the fair-headed man. “Victor?” Nico’s snarl turned into a l
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