Wolf’s Bane

He would talk about his frustration while he and his beloved girlfriend sat in a secluded booth at the resort’s famous restaurant, in the midst of miniature tropical palm trees, rattan woven furniture, and small hanging chandeliers that peppered the wood-lined ceiling.

“Oh baby, don’t worry too much about that. Maybe you’ll find more info in the other places that we’re going to visit,” said the girl in the pink mini-sun dress.

“Yeah, but I don’t think my client will be happy to hear that kind of report today,” said the guy in the khaki shorts and sleeveless beach shirt.

“But we’re supposed to leave tomorrow, right? I’m sure he will understand. Just tell him that you’ll go to the next place bright and early and will give him an update as soon as you arrive there,” assured Raquel with a smile as she sipped her piňacolada.

Myron smiled back and drank from his Cuba libre. “Alright, baby doll, thanks. I just don’t know what I’d do without you. Can you please order for us while I make my phone calls? I’ll be right back just in time for dinner, ok?”

“Just don’t forget about me, babykins.”

“I could never do that to you, wifey. I’ll be back, don’t worry.”

Myron walked out far away enough from the restaurant, so the murmur of the dinner crowd would not be heard in his call, but he was still in an illuminated area and not completely immersed into the darkness of the star-filled evening. No moon that night, so he was not comfortable going off into the Distance even if he needed complete privacy and focus for the task ahead.

And no, he didn’t call the governor this time…

At least, not yet…

“Hey, Senpai, how are you? Anything I can do for you?”

“Hey! What’s with the information you gave me? I’ve been asking around and there isn’t any sign of The Right Hand anywhere! What gives, man?!”

“What? How the heck should I know? I just gave you the information that I got from traffic control. I’m sorry if you didn’t find any proof of him being there, but that’s not on me.”

“Ok, ok… sorry… but it’s not exactly a good thing if I can’t find what I’m looking for. I don’t think my… our client… will like that.”

“Sir, look, I’m just your researcher. If I could help you confirm the information, I got from our sources then sure, I’ll join you on your trip, but I can’t. I can guarantee you that the data I give you is legit, but I can’t go beyond that for now.”

“I understand… didn’t mean to snap at you. I’ll handle things from my end. You still did a good job, dude, I appreciate it. Thanks again, and just keep sending me the locations, ok?”Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.

“My pleasure Senpai, and you have a great time now. I heard that place is amazing.”

“It is, and yeah, wish you were here but yes, you have work…”

“Yep, I do have work so you go and enjoy yourself, Sir, and good night.”

“Goodnight, Serg.  See you around.”

As Myron walked back into the restaurant, another man who was dressed up in jeans, loafers, a sports jacket and a deep dark green sleeveless shirt that matched his eyes, followed the police detective with his gaze as he stood a great distance away. Of course, the decorated policeman was unaware of all this as he went back to his girl and their dinner.

Using his heightened senses, the manwolf who was watching from afar dialed a familiar number so he could make a report.

“Yes, Serg, any updates?” asked a low, husky voice from the other end of the line.

“He just made the call to me a while ago, Sir. And yes, he has no idea that this place is one of the fake locations that I included in his itineraries. At the rate he’s going, he may not be able to find The Right Hand at once.”

“Good job, Constable. Now, stay with him while he continues his trip. Just let me know if you need anything while you follow him around and I will require continuous reports all throughout your travels. Is that clear, Delta?

“Crystal clear, Sir. Don’t worry, even now, I can see him from where I am and I will not lose him.

****

Meanwhile in a mansion many miles away, after a very successful mission, and a good day with friends, the Alpha and his Luna lay down cuddling in bed.

“Princess, why was Alicia crying today? I mean, before lunch… Did you argue or anything?”

“No… It’s actually something funny… She got to record your cooking session, and she heard Hero saying that he wanted to live for her… she… told me a few things that were worrying her, and right after our talk, that was the push that she needed so she then decided to finally join us here.”

“All that sounds great, but seriously, a video of us cooking!? Damn, and all the stupid things that we were talking about? I can’t believe you ladies did that!”

“I haven’t seen it yet, but she promised to share it with me soon. She said you guys were crazy, and if she didn’t know any better, would think that there was something going on with you, Hero, and the vegetables,” Helena said, curious, while her man got red, then redder and then some more. “But I didn’t get what she meant by that, really.”

“Well, if any of that helped, you two… well, next time I’ll be more careful with what I say… I didn’t know I was being spied on,” Virgil held her tighter and started tickling her, until she was face to face with him, laughing and smiling.

“You really make me so happy, did you know that husband?”

“I’m glad to hear that, princess… but… I feel like you wanna tell me something else … What is it, love?”

“Handsome… what do you think about having kids?”

Virgil took a while before answering his mate, “I think that will happen if and when you’re completely sure that you want to… why did you start thinking about it? Is it because of Hero and Alicia’s kids? They’re all sweet, aren’t they?”

She nodded, still smiling widely…

“I think… I… think I’m ready, handsome…”

He was frozen for a moment, while his dark blue eyes looked at her intently, trying to analyze her expression.

“If you don’t want to, there’s no pressure at all, baby. I don’t want you going through something like that if you’re not completely sure.”

“But I am, love… I really want to… Now I do… Do you want me to have your babies, love?”

A huge grin slowly spread on his good-looking and lightly bearded face, while he hugged her tightly. “I wouldn’t want it with anybody else, beautiful…”

“Good. Now, we should start… ahem… working on it, you know?” she said with a naughty smirk.

“Your wish is my command, my princess,” he answered with the same smirk, right before hungrily attacking her.