Catnip Assassins by Skye MacKinnon

Author:Skye MacKinnon [MacKinnon, Skye]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Peryton Press

Fourteen

The taller of the men is in his late fifties, with grey streaks running through his black hair and wild beard that covers most of his face. His eyes are like glimmering coals, full of repressed power and authority. He’s wearing a long leather coat that’s frayed in places; it’s clearly seen many battles. He’s not carrying any obvious weapons, although I bet there’s a knife or two hidden in his tall black boots.

The other guy is younger, maybe early thirties, and very broad. He reminds me of a barrel; short and thick. His eyes are a striking azure, the only colour in his otherwise bland attire. Thin scars line his face and neck like a spider’s web. Curious. Shifters don’t scar easily, so if they do, it’s usually big scars that didn’t heal well. Like the one on my arm. His scars are tiny, barely visible, making me wonder what caused them.

The older man extends a hand. “I’m Mr Moon, Lennox’s employer.”

I take it, not wanting to show my hesitation. I grew up surrounded by wolf shifters, which is why I’m not a fan of them. Lennox excluded, obviously. “Kat Feln, owner of M.E.O.W. Pleased to meet you.”

I’m amazed at my manners. This is Business-Kat, the persona I put on when I meet clients to discuss the assassinations they want to commission. I don’t usually behave like this out of my office. The only problem is that I’m in nothing but a t-shirt and panties, with no trousers or even a bra. Not exactly professional, but Mr Moon hasn’t even looked at my nakedness at all.

His grip is firm but not threatening. I wait for the other man to introduce himself, but he stays quiet. Alright then. A bodyguard, maybe?

“Apologies for interrupting your breakfast, but this cannot wait.”

I nod. He should be sorry. “No worries, we were just finished.” I wish I still had my office. I’d be a lot more comfortable talking to him there rather than in a messy living room slash kitchen in an old wagon. It doesn’t feel very professional. Now that the final lab has been destroyed, I need to start looking for a new home for us. This place is starting to make me feel claustrophobic already.

“Let’s go outside to talk,” I say, but Lily gets up and nudges Bethany to do the same.

“We were just leaving, you can take our seats,” she says pleasantly. At least she doesn’t offer them tea. I don’t want them to stay for long. We have a lot still to discuss, especially now that Lennox is back.

“Ivy, Four, come with me, I’ve got something to show you.”

Mr Moon smiles at her and folds his large frame to fit onto the bench. The younger man joins him without a word. The two of them look totally out of place here.

The four girls leave, making the wagon feel slightly less cramped.

Lennox puts a hand on my lower back. “Morning,” he whispers. “Sorry about this.”

“Miss Feln, Lennox has told me about your encounter and I felt it was necessary to talk to you in person.

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