Snippet 2…

Posted by Faith on Sep 21, 2009 in Freebie Short Stories | 2 comments

“Well, that was short and bitter,” I said. “I’m guessing the line ‘You will not leave again’ means that he’ll turn me, chain me in his basement, and let me starve. Not a pretty image. Your boss is certifiable, Dumas.”

“I like Bruiser better.”

“Tough.” I shut the door in his face.

Molly’s chuckle sounded down the stairway. I felt the ward come on, the whole house seeming to buzz for a moment until it settled. “You think that was smart?” she asked me.

“Not really.” Beast hacked in the deep parts of my mind. She had enjoyed it all very much, even still half asleep.

“You like him, don’t you?” When I didn’t answer, she sang out, paraphrasing Rod Stewart lyrics, “I know you think he’s sexy, and you want his body. Come on, Big Cat, say it’s so-o-o-o.”

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