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The men shuffle their way out of Bemy’s office. They look sufficiently subdued, I’m pretty sure I got
through to them, or at least reminded them of their manners. Shelly lingers after
leave. Once I hear the front door open and close, she speaks up.
thes
“Thanks. They’re really not bad guys, I think they were more interested inpeting with each other
than they actually were interested in me.” She admits.
“Yeah, I kinda agree. But I’m sure you’ll find someone eventually.” I tell her, trying to force. some
optimism into my tone. Now that this issue has been dealt with I’m moving back to stressing about my
visionst night and the uing video call this afternoon. Still, I do my best to stay focussed on what
she’s saying. I’m pretty sure she can tell that I’m distracted though. She thanks Bemy formally and
then heads out.
Bemy immediately pulls out his phone.
“It’s been going off pretty much since they got here. But I’m fairly sure I know why…” He calls back.
“Hey Alex. Yes. Okay, one second, I’m putting you on speaker phone for Ryann.” He hits the speaker
button then ces it on the desk between us.
“Go on Alex.” Bemy prompts.
“I spent the morning keeping an eye on reports and checking in on any Shifters in the area
who fit the murderer’s preferred victim type and… well Miss Gale I’m very sorry to have to tell you that
you were right. There was another murder.” Alex pauses, presumably to give up time to process before
giving us any more information. Bemy swears loudly and I just copse into the seat Shelly vacated
and lower my head onto the desk. I wish I could say I’m. surprised, but I’m not. I already knew, I had
my freak outst night, I’ve already moved onto being abination of angry and numb. Not to
mention tired. So, soo tired. But at this point I’ve given up on being anything other thanpletely
exhausted until Kiara is safe. Once Bemy calms down a little, he asks Alex to continue.
“Another Shifter woman, but not one of ours. Which is why it took me so long to find out.
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She was a Canine Shifter. I don’t know much about her just yet. I’ll find out more just as soon as I can
and the guys are going to go ch*ck out the crime scene, but from what was reported it looks pretty
much the same as all the other murders. No forced entry, only one death with no obvious cause.” He
sums up.
“They did find vomit at the scene. That’s different.” Alexments. I don’t even lift my head
from the desk.
“It’s Kiara’s I saw her thr
up.” I mumble into the wood. Bemy moves behind me and grabs my shoulders pulling me up into a
sitting position. He starts massaging my n*ck and shoulders. I’m not even sure if he’s doing it to
comfort me or for himself. I’ve noticed that he likes physical touch when he’s upset. I lean back in the
chair and rest my head against his
abdomen.
“Ah, right. Well, I’ll update you when I have any more information. Alpha, did you need anything else
while I’m on the line?” Alex asks.
“No, thankyou Alex.” Bemy answers and Alex hangs up with a click. Bemy sighs.
“I’ll need to call the Alphas. At least now there’s no way that they can say this is unrted to
the Shifters, that’s two now. I don’t know if there’s anything they can do that we aren’t
already doing, but at least they can be on the lookout. They can get their Shifters to be on their guard,
keep an eye on the young woman. I’m concerned that it’s two Shifters in a row. Is that a coincidence or
are the psychos targeting Shifters now?” Bemy thinks aloud. His
hands have moved to stroking and running through my hair. Damn that feels good.
“It’s stupid that it takes this much to get their attention.” Iin. Although my heart isn’t in it. Not
because I don’t believe it, because I totally do, but because I am really struggling to think about
anything other than what Bemy’s fingers are doing in my hair. It’s a wee change actually, not
thinking. I actually groan when Bemy finally steps away. He starts
making phone calls to af for a meeting with the other Alphas. He starts with Alpha
Kohen, probably because it’s the only call that won’tpletely suck. As predicted, the call finishes
quickly as Alpha Kohen goes to make arrangements for security for his Shifters almost immediately.
The next two calls take a lot longer. What I’m most horrified by is that Bemy seems to be informing
the Canine Alpha about his own Shifter’s death. I know we were on the lookout, but still, shouldn’t he
know before we do? Then again, we did have one heck of a prior notice system.
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I spend some time going through more emails before Bemy forces me to break for lunch. I reluctantly
agree but honestly the thought of eating… ugh. I manage to force down a little but I’m too nervous.
Bemy sighs and pulls out his phone.
“What are you doing?” I ask.
“Calling in reinforcements.” He says vaguely. I understand what he means when my phone
vibrates.
COCK TALES
Bemy- Ryann needs distracting!
here.
at least another hour and a half. Someone help me out
Megan- On it.
Before I can so much as write a response, Meganes thundering down the stairs.
“Ry! Is something wrong? Tell me all about it. Also I’m doing some online shopping and I need you to
vote yes or no for some items.” She insists. When she reaches the kitchen I can
see that she is clutching herptop and phone to her chest.
COCK TALES
Amber- I vote yes to the blue one and the grey onedies. Also the ck skirt and the white wedge
heels.
Darrien- Do you guys want me to bring anything? I could get you snacks?
Megan- YES TO SNACKS. BRING ICE CREAM. PLEASE AND THANKYOU
Harry- I’m actually working right now. But it looks like you have this well in hand. If you buy anything
S*xy I vote you have a fashion show and send pics.
Bemy- No
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Darrien- Hell no.
Harry- You guys are no fun.
Bemy- Hey Harry, made any progress with your little Witch yet?
Harry- I can’t work out if she hates me or is flirting with me. But at least I know she’s thinking about me.
So progress.
Bemy-…
Darrien Delusional?
Amber- He’s OPTIMISTIC and not wrong. It’s a fine line between love and hate and all those
cliches.
Megan- I’m choosing to see his attitude as persistent and romantic. Because the other option is creepy.
Don’t be creepy Harry.
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Harry- Noted. I’ll do my best.
Megan sets up herptop on the bench and she has about a hundred tabs open.
“I have been locked in the house far too long, so now we are online clothes shopping. So
about half of this is stuff I want and I need you to tell me if it’ll suit me, and the other half is
stuff I think we should get for you.” Megan exins. Bemy suddenly looks over with
interest.
“Megan, I’m kinda too broke for clothes shopping right now.” I point out. She rolls her eyes.
“Yeah, sure, whatever. Bels?” She turns to him and he grins.
“Go crazy. My treat for keeping you cooped up for so long.” Megan grins evilly and I look
between the two of them shaking my head.
“But-” Megan cuts me off.
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“No buts. You work hard, you get money. It’s not like having you here costs us anything. really. So
practically all your ie is your own.” She answers gleefully.
“Plus it’ll make Bemy happy to get you clothes. You know, the whole courting thing.” She reminds
me. I look at Bemy doubtfully. He nods.
“It would please me if you would let me get them.” He agrees. I raise an eyebrow suspiciously.
“But you already did that.” I point out. He shrugs.
“Yeah, but you didn’t know it at the time. Besides, it’s sort of an ongoing thing. I want to keep proving
myself.” He leans over Megan’s shoulder to see what she has on the screen.
“Get that one.” Hements cheerfully. I nce over and see he’s looking at this cute grey dress.
Okay well apparently this is happening no matter what I do. How am I beingpletely steamrolled?
Although I have to admit it’s getting easier and easier to ept Bemy’s gifts. I just don’t know if that’s
a good thing or not.
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