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After work, I went home, showered quickly and shaved. I didn’t get overly dressed up as we’d decided to go to the steakhouse downtown. For how small Lilly Valley was, the restaurant was a hidden gem. Not only did they serve beef, but they specialized in more adventurous stuff such as elk, deer, bison. Some…

“Like I said at the restaurant, we have nothing to talk about. Why are you here? I was getting ready for bed.” “You don’t understand, but you’re playing a dangerous game,” he said, ignoring me. “What the hell are you talking about? What? Ignoring you? Is the big bad baseball player gonna get pissed? Please…

“Sorry, I… that shouldn’t have happened. I don’t know why he did that,” I said, grabbing my glass to take another sip of water. Ryland’s expression was one of confusion and concern. “I’m guessing, after this and the other night at the bar, you have some history with that guy?” I hesitated, thinking how crappy…

would be broken. What would happen then? According to Emily, we would die. Not just die, but die a slow and agonizing death. Perhaps that’s what I deserved. Would she even believe anything I said, though? No one would wholeheartedly believe a person when they told them something as crazy as what I would be…

“Wait, what? No, you don’t need to do that. I’ve budgeted classroom supplies for my students.” “Ugh, that’s such horseshit. You’re doing the world a service. You shouldn’t have to pay out of your pocket. I’m an alumnus of the high school. Let me buy this stuff. We’ll call it a donation. I’ll probably be…

I hadn’t noticed Steff stepping up beside us. He put a hand between us and said, “Hey, stop being a brat. He’s only looking out for you. It’s for your own safety. You should be happy you ended up next door to me. Whatever trouble you might have that comes your way, I can handle…

“I don’t know, Steff. Maybe his routine can change. Ever heard of training? Train him to go out later. Hell, at least wait until the sun is fully up.” “That’s not possible. You see, unlike you, I have a job, and I have to be there early.” Had that been a jab? It felt like…

Aiden unbuckled his seatbelt and bounced excitedly in his seat. “It’s Coach. Guys, look, it’s Coach Steff.” My heart lurched, and my head snapped around. Steff had walked around from the back of the neighboring house. He was shirtless, a pair of work gloves on his hands. His body glistened with sweat, and the muscles…

“Yup. I’ve definitely got the curse. The way I reacted when I saw him with April? I’ve never been so angry in my life. My bear was, like, frothing at the mouth. Nothing that powerful has ever happened to me before.” “Okay, we need to keep our distance for now. At least until we can…

The guy stopped and turned his head to look at me. “Here? My job. Which is keeping my eye on you…” he looked me up and down and grimaced, “monsters, until my boss is ready to make his next move.” This confirmed Tate’s suspicions. The hunters hadn’t been scared off for good. They’d only gone…