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Chapter 0364
- Knox ~
I should have known a quiet drive in the country lanes would be off the cards now. Hector was already waiting by my cycle when I came back downstairs, his warriors already assembled and waiting.
At least he agreed to me driving Josie just the two of us. I didn't fancy a back full of warriors cramping our style and I just knew taking the motorbike would create more anxiety to a father that was looking out for his daughter.
So I didn't make a big deal of him changing my plans either, at least I could talk to her over a romantic dinner. Or so I had hoped.
She's one of the most confident people I have ever met, so why was she acting so nervous.
The restaurant was cute, if a little overcrowded. It was clearly a popular place and I can see why. The bar area alone had a vibrant display of hanging flowers that a lot of human women were huddled under, taking selfies with cocktails in their hands. Josie's eyes kept moving either side of her and I just knew it had to be the extra security. They did stick out...especially as most of the clientele here were humans. It made us look as if we were famous.novelbin
Eyes were watching, words were whispered...this is a first for both of us. A first date together, and I'll be damned if I let Hector's warriors ruin it.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm going to get rid of the extra detail." I lean into her before I kick my chair out. Even leaving her now took a lot of strength.
I haven't been alone with her since she has shifted for the first time...well except for the car journey but it's not like I could pull over and claim her...not when the bloody warriors in the SUV behind were almost touching the bumper.
"Okay, good." She looks up at me, her shoulders already relaxing at the mention of less security. She was right, this was ridiculous.
They took over most of the restaurant. Them being here made more of a thing, than if they weren't here.
"If the waiter comes over, I'll have a beer." I call back to her as I move towards the warrior heading up tonight's operation. I mean they were trying to blend in, but failing miserably...Hector had sent too many, one or two would have been enough at most.
I get it, his daughter had been shot with silver bullets, she had her life support turned off, she shifted for the first time today....a lot was happening with Josie right now and just the idea of her being hurt again makes my chest tighten. Makes the air catch in the back of my throat.
If I hadn't experienced overwhelming loss for myself then I would say he was insulting my skills in protecting her...but I, like Hector, would stop at nothing to protect Josie.
But I, thankfully unlike Hector, knew the life after loss...and I wouldn't wish that upon anyone.
The warriors watch me approach them, they were all dressed the same... black on black. "You've got to fall back...or half the number." I state to the warrior leader tonight.
"I've got my orders." His eyes continue to roam the crowd behind me.
"I know you do, I get it...but to have another pack's warriors here as well. It's too heavy, it's making more of our presence. Without you here we would have just slipped in and all eyes would be on the bar." I turn pointing my finger to the group of young human women boisterously laughing at the bar area as they try their hands at making cocktails themselves.
I turn to check on Josie, her head down as she types away on her phone before she looks up at the waiter that has come over to take our order.
"I can ask the other pack to watch the front." He offers, reluctantly with a sigh.
"But anything else and I'll have to call it in." He crosses his arms, his eyes glaring at me. I was asking a lot here, and if he probably hadn't already been told what I am to Josie, he wouldn't have even heard me out.
"It's something, and I'd appreciate it." He was willing to meet me half way and if the tables were turned, I wouldn't even offer that so I'll take it gladly.