The Senator's Harem (Chronicles of the Republic Book 1) by Michael Aurelius & Julia Benson-Slaughter

Author:Michael Aurelius & Julia Benson-Slaughter [Aurelius, Michael & Benson-Slaughter, Julia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-09-24T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Pride

With Menhit on her shoulder and Denise beside her, Stacy trotted behind Ella Wilkinson, her primary guard. They walked down the main stairs to the basement and into the gymnasium. She saw her brother with his guard team off to one side. Menhit hopped to the floor and sniffed around.

“Yo, short stuff. You too? Do you know what’s going on?”

“Yeah. We’ve been put down here for our own protection. The visiting senators are like the asshole from the zoo the other day. Dad and Siobhán have a plan to deal with it, but we must sit this one out. I’m unhappy and will make both of their lives a living hell when this is done.”

William raised his eyebrows and glanced at Denise. “Uh, Stace… don’t you think that’s an overreaction? How about if we get the facts first before you blow a gasket?”

“I don’t think so. I haven’t thrown a good tantrum in a while, and I think it’s time for an exquisite display of my raw power of ‘Daddy manipulation.’”

He shook his head. “Don’t get me involved. I’d rather watch from the sidelines.”

Stacy shrugged. “Your loss, big brother. Have you met Menhit yet?”

“Not formally, no.”

“Come on. Menhit, I’d like you to meet my brother, William.”

Menhit pricked her ears up and trotted to Stacy, spun in place, and took her human form. She reached her hand out to William and shook hands. He winced slightly at the strength of Menhit’s grip, grinning with her usual fierce smile.

“Greetings, William Falmouth. I am Menhit of Nubia.”

“Uh, cool, I guess. What is it you do for my sister?”

“I am her spirit guide, an entity that protects shamans while they journey in the spirit world. We have also been called familiars by some.”

“Who protects her body when she is in the spirit world?”

Menhit pointed at Ella and her team, who were talking to William’s team. “They do. When Stacy is journeying, her security team keeps her physical body safe.”

“Okay, thank you. I was worried about that. Denise? Have you seen Allie?”

“Alessandra is with Siobhán and your father, getting ready to meet the senators. She asked me to monitor both of you, although, with all the muscle here, I’m not sure it’s really necessary.”

At that moment, Ella walked up. “Hello, William, Denise. I’m going to borrow Stacy for a while and get some ‘us’ time with her security detail. It looks like your team, William, wants to do the same. Come along, Stacy. Time to meet and greet.”

“See ya around, sprout.” William waved bye and walked toward his team.

§ § §

“We need to discuss lion pride matters, so we will head to the smaller gym for some privacy. Through that doorway, please, Stacy.” Ella pointed toward a double door on the far wall.

Stacy gazed at her team members as they filed into the gymnasium. Some carried hand drums; one had a small floor drum and stool. Once everyone had entered and seated themselves in a circle around Ella and Stacy, Ella said, “You’ve met everyone already on both teams.

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