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I tap Darrien on the arm to let me see. He moves to the side a little to reveal Maggie’s grandson Logan.
The eleven year old looks pale and sweaty. His blond hair is almost stered to his head. He’s bundled
up in a thick jacket and lookspletely miserable.
“Logan!” I shove Darrien out the way, he moves aside which is good because me pushing him likely
had little effect.
“Sweetie, are you okay? You look a mess. Where’s your mum? What are you doing here? You didn’t
walk here did you?” I stop myself to give him a chance to answer. His usually confident tone that
reminds me so much of Maggie is quiet.
“I’m too sick for school so mum drove me here because she has to go to work. I knocked and waited a
while but I don’t think Nana is home. Do you think you could call her for me please?” The poor thing
looks dreadful. I’ve always liked Logan. He was only nine the first time we met and although my
unusual eyes made him ufortable at first, he got used to them and now he treats me normally.
“Of course I’ll call her. But firste in and sit down.” I order. Hepliantly steps inside and sits at
the table. I grab my phone and select Maggie from my speed dial. It rings a few times but she doesn’t
answer. I hang up. I guess I’ll just have to keep Logan here with me until shees back from
wherever she is. I would guess probably the markets.
“Sweetie, she didn’t answer. Your Nana is probably shopping and didn’t hear her phone. She
thinks you’re at school and isn’t expecting you. You can stay here with me until shees. home
okay?” I tell him. Logan nods, he looks a little ufortable but I don’t have a better alternative for
him. He keeps sending sideways looks towards Darrien.
“Oh don’t worry about him. He only looks big and scary. He’s a big softie, aren’t you Darrien?” I poke
Darrien’s arm. To my surprise, Darrien smiles and kneels down so he’s closer to Logan’s height while
he is sitting in the chair.
“Hi, I’m Darrien.” He holds out a hand to the little boy. Logan contemtes it for a moment before
taking Darrien’s hand and shaking it. He might be a little frightened but he is always such a polite kid.
He opens his mouth then closes it again.
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“Do you want to say something Logan? It’s okay.” I tell him gently. He looks over at me then back to
Darrien who is still kneeling beside him.
“You’re a Magic like Ryann aren’t you?” he blurts out. He then blushes, but he’s so pale and ill looking
that it looks more like he has been running a marathon than anything else. Darrien nods.
“I’m a Magic, but not the same as Ryann. I’m a Shifter.” He exins. Logan’s eyes open wide.
“What kind?” He asks. Darrien seems a little taken aback.
“Kind?” he repeats. Logan nods.
“Aren’t there different kinds of Shifters? My Nana says there is. She says I’m not allowed to ask to see
but she didn’t say I couldn’t ask what kind.” He adds as an afterthought. I smile. Darrien nods seriously.
“Your Nana is a very cleverdy. I’m a feline Shifter. That means I turn into a big cat.” Logan nods his
understanding. His nervousness seems to have been reced with curiosity. Who knew Darrien was
so good with kids? I’m d, for Megan’s sake, assuming she wants kids. I think she does based on
how she interacted with them while giving me my tour. I decide to step in before Logan has Darrien
ying twenty questions.
“Logan, I want you toe lie down. I’ll bring you some orange juice and if you promise to be patient
while you wait for your Nana I’ll let you watch a movie on myptop okay?” Logan gives me a smile and
nods.
“Okay, thank you Ryann. I promise not to be in the way.” My heart melts.
“Oh sweetie, you won’t be in the way. Come on, let’s get you settled in.” I lead him into my bedroom
and get him tucked in under the nkets. I’ll have to change them when he heads. home. He looks so
tiny in the bed. I pull out myptop and help Logan choose a movie. He picks Spiderman and I set it up.
My phone starts to ring. I grab it and nce at the screen, it’s Bemy.
“Logan sweetie, I’m gonna go to the kitchen to answer this call. I’lle watch the movie with you in a
bit. You start without me. I’ll bring back that orange juice too.” I promise. I hop
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up and head quickly into the other room. I leave my bedroom door open so I can keep an eye on
Logan. I answer the call
“Darrien tested. Is everything okay?” He demands before I can even greet him.
“Everything is fine Hemy, Maggie’s grandson is sick and his mum didn’t realise that Maggie isn’t
home. He’s watching Spiderman in my room as we speak.” I inform him..
“Do you need anything?” he asks.
“Nah, we’re fine. Thanks though.” I assure him.
“What about your work? You have a shift starting at 12 don’t you?”
“I say
“Well yes, although it’s a little weird that you know that since I never told you. pointedly, Bemy is
silent for a moment. When he speaks again, his tone is unapologetic.
“I asked about your schedule when I spoke to your workce. I needed to know when you would be
avable. Plus I wanted to make sure you would get Saturday off.” He exins.
“You could have just asked me when I’m working.” I point out.
“I guess.” Bemy answers vaguely. He changes the topic and I let it drop for now.
“So what will you do about work? I can ask someone to watch the boy if you want.”
“It’s sweet of you to offer but I think Logan will be morefortable with me. He knows me and the
poor thing in having a rough day. If I haven’t heard from Maggie in the next hour or so I’ll just call in sick
to work. I have plenty of sick days saved up. I’ll give them a couple hours notice so they can get
someone to cover for me.” I tell him.
“If that’s what you would prefer. Do you want me to call them?” he offers. I roll my eyes.
“Bemy, there is nothing dangerous about this situation. I don’t need you to fix it for me. I’m perfectly
fine. I ampletely capable of making a phone call to work. Thanks for checking up on me but I’m
going to go now. I’ll talk to youter.” I hang up on him without giving him a chance to answer. I am not
a child. I don’t need him to micromanage my life for
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1. me. I drop my phone on the bench but I make sure the sound is turned up so I’ll hear if Maggie
calls me back. As an afterthought, I pick it back up and leave her a quick text exining the
situation. Next, I grab a ss and pour Logan a ss of orange juice. When I look up, I notice
Darrien staring at me. He looks amused.
“What?” I ask defensively. He just shakes his head. I roll my eyes and decide to ignore him. I grab the
juice and deliver it to Logan. Then, I settle in beside him to watch a superhero movie. I invite Darrien to
join us and hees and sits on the floor. I frown at him.
“You can sit up here.” I tell him. He shakes his head at me.
“Alpha Kane wouldn’t like it.” He responds. I roll my eyes at him but decide not to push the matter, it
would make the bed crowded anyway. Logan manages to finish the juice and by the time the movie
ends he is pretty much asleep. I put theptop away and carefully get up. I cover him with the nkets
and sneak out the room. Darrien silently follows me. A nce at my phone shows that Maggie hasn’t
answered so I make a call into work. Thankfully, Amber is the shift manager today. She’s part oracle,
she only really sees events which affect her own life or those she’s close to, but she is always on top of
everything and is rarely caught by surprise which makes her a pretty good supervisor. She arranged for
my recement when Borderline first opened this morning for breakfast. Long before Logan ever
showed up at my door. She even put me down for sick leave though she clearly knows I’m not sick. I’m
d I didn’t cause her too much trouble. That out of the way, I take a seat at the table where Darrien is
already waiting. He’s been shooting me curious nces since he came into my room earlier.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.