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The Nerve of the Newswoman

Author: Klaira Blains
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“May I help you?” Jon stood there imposingly between Becky and Jane Ann. Becky put her hand out to stop Jane Ann from interrupting Jon confronting the two strangers.

The man was not a danger to Jon. Wolf shifter or not, Jon stood head and shoulders taller than him. His blonde hair was wispy and looked like he was losing it early. It also looked like he was long overdue for more than a trim.

The woman must have been a good six inches taller than the man and she moved with a dancer’s grace. Effortlessly smooth and Becky instantly wanted to dislike her.

“I’m looking for Doctor Rebecca Allen.”

“Do you have an appointment?”

“No.”

“Your name and purpose with the doctor?”

Jon could see this red-haired woman didn’t know who she was looking for.

“You work here, I presume? Anyway, my name is Grace Levins. I am reporting for Channel Seven.”

“What does that have to do with Doctor Allen?”

“I wanted t
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