know everything about him. Where he came from, where he went to school, who his associates are. We're going to take this bastard down for interfering with the lives of others.” His world went grey and his fists balled at his sides. “And when I get my claws on him for hurting my mate...” Jaryn growled.
"Consider it done.” Shaun turned and left the office.
* * * *
Nicole stuck her head out the door of her little cabin to check the weather. She tilted her head back and enjoyed the warmth of the sun on her face. Maybe she could even forgo her jacket today...
"Can I help you with something Ms Holland?"
Nicole opened her eyes to see Landon watching her with a smile on his youthful face. “Good morning. Can you recommend someplace where I can get breakfast?” She touched the face of her comm-unit, which Jaryn had given her a few days ago so they could keep in touch. She read the time. “Maybe I should say brunch."
The device was the latest and greatest in technological advancements, way better than the one she'd been able to afford on her teacher's salary. The nano-based unit was transparent and could be manipulated in an infinite number of configurations to suit the user's needs. Currently it was moulded around her wrist. However, with a few quick adjustments she could have a flat panel tablet with immediate access to the world network or, just as easily, a telecommunication device with integrated ear piece. Another convenience was that the entire device was powered by solar energy, so she never had to worry about charging a battery.
"The diner is where most everyone gets their grub. It's only a couple of blocks away. Just turn left onto Main. You can't miss it. Has the original neon lighting from the nineteen-fifties. They'll even serve you breakfast for dinner with a smile."
"Perfect! Looks like it's going to be a nice day. Is it always like this, this time of year?"
Landon nodded. “Mostly. Where are you from?"
"I grew up in Chicago, went to school in Madison and have been living in Wausau."
Landon scrunched up his face. “Where the heck is Wausau?"
Nicole giggled at Landon's perplexed expression. “It's in the northern half of Wisconsin."
"Cool. I bet you get wicked winters there. That means when things turn white around here it shouldn't scare you too much."
Nicole liked the sound of Landon's laughter. The kid was friendly and if his behaviour around Jaryn had been any indication, he had a great deal of respect for the Alpha of his pack. That eased a little bit of the tension in Nicole. After constantly seeing the hopelessness and resignation in the eyes of the inhabitants of Adam's compound, it was nice to see genuine affection and respect in Jaryn's pack members. Landon's eyes were as bright and happy as a teenager's should be.
"Hey, Landon, where's the high school around here?"
"A couple of miles away over off Pine Canyon Road. Why?"
"Well, if your Alpha has his way, then I'll be making my home here. And I'm a high school teacher. Natural science. You never know—come next semester I could be your teacher."
Nicole almost lost it as Landon's face, flushed from laughter, went white. He swallowed hard.
"Um, excuse me, Ms Holland, but I think I hear someone calling."
Nicole tilted her head. “Really? I don't hear anything."
Landon nodded quickly. “Oh, yes, there was definitely...I gotta go!"
The teenager took off running towards the office.
"I am evil.” Nicole shrugged and tucked the key to her cabin in the pocket of her jeans. It was kinda cool that the motel still used real keys. It added to the nostalgic atmosphere and reminded Nicole of simpler times when she was a child. The trick would be remembering to take it with her when she left. She'd become so used to the scanners most modern buildings used. She pulled the door closed then took off walking down the driveway. The gravel crunched under her sneakers, and she heard birds singing in the trees surrounding the motel.
On Main
"Consider it done.” Shaun turned and left the office.
* * * *
Nicole stuck her head out the door of her little cabin to check the weather. She tilted her head back and enjoyed the warmth of the sun on her face. Maybe she could even forgo her jacket today...
"Can I help you with something Ms Holland?"
Nicole opened her eyes to see Landon watching her with a smile on his youthful face. “Good morning. Can you recommend someplace where I can get breakfast?” She touched the face of her comm-unit, which Jaryn had given her a few days ago so they could keep in touch. She read the time. “Maybe I should say brunch."
The device was the latest and greatest in technological advancements, way better than the one she'd been able to afford on her teacher's salary. The nano-based unit was transparent and could be manipulated in an infinite number of configurations to suit the user's needs. Currently it was moulded around her wrist. However, with a few quick adjustments she could have a flat panel tablet with immediate access to the world network or, just as easily, a telecommunication device with integrated ear piece. Another convenience was that the entire device was powered by solar energy, so she never had to worry about charging a battery.
"The diner is where most everyone gets their grub. It's only a couple of blocks away. Just turn left onto Main. You can't miss it. Has the original neon lighting from the nineteen-fifties. They'll even serve you breakfast for dinner with a smile."
"Perfect! Looks like it's going to be a nice day. Is it always like this, this time of year?"
Landon nodded. “Mostly. Where are you from?"
"I grew up in Chicago, went to school in Madison and have been living in Wausau."
Landon scrunched up his face. “Where the heck is Wausau?"
Nicole giggled at Landon's perplexed expression. “It's in the northern half of Wisconsin."
"Cool. I bet you get wicked winters there. That means when things turn white around here it shouldn't scare you too much."
Nicole liked the sound of Landon's laughter. The kid was friendly and if his behaviour around Jaryn had been any indication, he had a great deal of respect for the Alpha of his pack. That eased a little bit of the tension in Nicole. After constantly seeing the hopelessness and resignation in the eyes of the inhabitants of Adam's compound, it was nice to see genuine affection and respect in Jaryn's pack members. Landon's eyes were as bright and happy as a teenager's should be.
"Hey, Landon, where's the high school around here?"
"A couple of miles away over off Pine Canyon Road. Why?"
"Well, if your Alpha has his way, then I'll be making my home here. And I'm a high school teacher. Natural science. You never know—come next semester I could be your teacher."
Nicole almost lost it as Landon's face, flushed from laughter, went white. He swallowed hard.
"Um, excuse me, Ms Holland, but I think I hear someone calling."
Nicole tilted her head. “Really? I don't hear anything."
Landon nodded quickly. “Oh, yes, there was definitely...I gotta go!"
The teenager took off running towards the office.
"I am evil.” Nicole shrugged and tucked the key to her cabin in the pocket of her jeans. It was kinda cool that the motel still used real keys. It added to the nostalgic atmosphere and reminded Nicole of simpler times when she was a child. The trick would be remembering to take it with her when she left. She'd become so used to the scanners most modern buildings used. She pulled the door closed then took off walking down the driveway. The gravel crunched under her sneakers, and she heard birds singing in the trees surrounding the motel.
On Main
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