Fox Play by Robin Roseau

Author:Robin Roseau [Roseau, Robin]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Amazon: B00CKIJAD8
Publisher: Robin Roseau
Published: 2013-04-27T22:00:00+00:00

Telling the Story

I called my boss in the morning. We talked for a while. I thanked him for years of a good job and for his understanding of recent events. I told him what I would get done before my last day.

He sounded genuinely sad I was leaving. "You've always kept to yourself, Michaela, but everyone likes you, as much as you let them. We'll miss you. Is everything going to be all right?"

"Yes, Jim," I said. "I'm in love."

"And is he?"

"Yes, she is. It's amazing. But I am tired of long distance, and I've been offered a teaching position."

"That's fabulous."

We discussed arrangements. "If we can do things remotely, that would be best," I said. "I have a rather large security contingent right now, and I don't think you want us descending on the offices. My bodyguards are rather intimidating. You wouldn't see me around their bodies."

He laughed. "How is that investigation going?"

"Still going. It's a little scary right now, but it will be fine in the end."

"All right," he said. "You take care. If the teaching thing doesn't work out, you look me up."

"I will. Thanks, Jim."

And for all practical purposes, that was that. There was paperwork, but I was no longer an employee of the U.S. Government.

I was going to miss it.

* * * *

We ran into Benny and June at breakfast. They looked love struck. Lara let him eat then pulled him to the side and talked to him for a while. When they were done, she clapped him on the back and made sure he knew he was welcome any time. He walked over to me and stood next to the table while I looked up at him.

"A fox."

"Yes."

"I trust you, Michaela," he said. "Werewolves are supposed to be monsters."

"Some of them are. These ones aren't."

"I know. You wouldn't associate with monsters." He pulled up a chair and sat down.

I smiled. It made me feel good for him to say so. "No, I wouldn't."

"Your secret is safe with me, Michaela," he said.

"I know, Benny. You're one of the good ones. Benny, you're going to start to recognize wolves when you see them. Not every wolf that comes to Bayfield is part of the Madison pack. They won't bother you, but do not be too familiar with them."

"You mean, no 'Hey you are a werewolf!' looks?"

I laughed. "Exactly. How are you feeling about June now that you know?"

He smiled broadly, and I had my answer. "We're going kayaking today. She's going to kick my ass, isn't she?"

"Yep."

He laughed. "She's been holding back."

"Yep."

"This dominance thing -- June has, when we, you know."

"Yes, I know."

He started to blush. It was sweet. "Last night wasn't the first time she had her mouth on my throat. I didn't know what it meant before. It was different as a wolf mouth."

"Are you okay with it?"

"I've never been one of those guys who needs to, I don't know."

"Push women around?"

"Yeah. You know me pretty well, Michaela. I'm easy going. Out on the water, when I'm leading a group, that's different.

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