Local Bike Gang Gunned Down in Drug Deal Gone Bad I skimmed the article, my gaze drawn repeatedly to the pictures that were scattered throughout. Jesus, that’s Frank, I thought as I stared at a large-bellied man, his long white hair partially covering his face, sprawled on the floor. A dark poo...
she paused, “friends. I don’t even know which of them might have been Nicky’s father. If he was one of them, he certainly didn’t stick around after the leeches killed my mother.”“I’m surprised that Tristan took in a child who was not his.” Kaden said.She smiled a little. “I like to believe th...
Lily stared at Logan’s face on the screen of the iPad. He had called to face time with Hazel before bedtime, just like he always did, and after saying goodnight to her he had asked to speak to Lily. She had left Hazel in her room, tucked into bed with a picture book, and carried the iPad to the ...
That had been three hours ago and she had been pacing the room ever since. She had nearly left the room a few times, but the memory of the look on Nicky’s face when he told her to stay had kept her in the room. “Is he okay?” She whispered, her hands wringing nervously together. Nicky nodded. “...
Paul frowned as Henry, panting heavily, circled around a grinning Hannah. “You want to stay on the balls of your feet.” Paul continued. “Don’t stomp around your opponent.” “Okay, right.” Henry replied. Hannah raised the wooden bokotu and gave him a short bow. “Try again, Henry.” He nodded determi...
I watch as he saws through the thick plaster, feeling the vibration all the way up my arm. Eventually he stops, cracking the cast he pulls it free. My hand feels naked and small. I flex it a few times and rotate my wrist, “How does it feel?” he asks, taking hold of it moving it all around and fee...
I call out as I walk into the house. The noise of the hammers and table saws jar my head. “In here.” I can just about hear him shouting and make my way through the hallway to the kitchen. “Morning.” “Morning son,” he looks up and smiles at me, taking the coffee I hand over to him. “How are you fe...
Maya asked in a low voice. Avery looked up from packing Nicholas’ bedding. “I’m fine.” “What happened last night?” “The hag chained me to the wheel, like she did the night before. Tristan discovered me, broke the chain and took me back to his tent.” Avery shoved the blanket into the canvas b...
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he nuzzled his face into her neck and inhaled again, “unable to handle any type of pain.”“That won’t happen.” She breathed.“Perhaps not.”She was trembling and he pulled her closer, his large thigh pressing her legs into the blankets. “Are you cold, little Lycan? Maybe you should climb under th...
Natalie looked up at Will as she continued to make the hamburger patties. Will smiled a little. They were standing in the kitchen, Natalie making the patties as he peeled potatoes for the potato salad. About ten minutes ago, unable to watch Reid flirting with Hannah any longer, he had left th...
“It’s so nice to meet you,” Claire said. She held her hand out and the woman shook it briefly. “This is my daughter, Hattie,” Claire said. “Hattie, can you say hi to Brandon and Tyson?” “Hi,” Hattie said. “Do you like playing with trucks?” Brandon Junior just stared at her, he looked to be abo...
the toddler whispered. She watched the butterfly as it flew from flower to flower, her small hands clasped in front of her chubby body and her red hair gleaming in the sunlight. Her Nana had gone inside to answer the phone and she had told Rowan to stay in the yard. She meant to obey her Nana, r...