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Fighting Fate

Chapter 3 – And what brings you here

Word Count: 1292    |    Released on: 15/02/2023

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ere of course werewolves too. Between us, we could always spot other shifters. Ev

re overbearing Alpha's still expected dog-like obedience. I think it irritates mine

r. Callum and Jacob had rich families back home to supp

he person who left you without a family for help. But that whole tragic, de

every time he turns up. If I'm being more accurate, I despise the evil

or free and can commandeer the casino for private functions when he chooses but he doesn't

over. I've gotten this far on my own and independence suits me just fine. A lo

ubs in the East side of the city where the displaced shifter community gathers on a fu

nlucky depending on your outlook, it is not too hard to subtly avoid. Especially when y

on. Not all easy having shifter genes you see. Even in this modern era many pack towns across America remained very

g them to find a mate or be given to another. Grim, but as I have no

onologue is completely interrupted. It's only early afternoon,

e a reservation for a private party tonight?" Her voice wa

rig

ery much looking forward to hosting you..." I

ew things, Macallan

f smiling at how easily she bossed me around. Her voice had a hint of softness there behind the business-like tone. I very

ll, I had a full page of notes

pect tonight the upstairs door crashes open. Sunlight stre

dering down my beautifully carpeted staircase, an

just t

nyway, his meaty underling Jimmy carrying a black holdall. My heart sinks, what th

ttered, gesturing at the

re what I said earlier about shifters all being attractive, my mistake. Sharp, edged cheekbones, an oversized granite jaw perman

youth obviously he had been a physical supremo before cheese and ale caught up with him. He couldn't look less like a pa

he abominations thi

ning as future Alpha. Alpha Wicknace' s mate had died years ago and although he had at

cape the village and the pack. Jimmy had a

him. A stereotypically suspicious heavy black holdall. I

eyes meet Jimmy's with all the determination I can muster when I confidently take the bag from him. I'll ho

tles of extravagant scotch carried me through to th

ne else fluttered in. Surrounded by a gaggle of colleagues in glitzy party dresses she was a

me paying attention. As I worked the room, I caught a hint

re. I really like that blonde

hifter policy but hell-fire there is something about this girl already. I take a chance, saunter

the phone today. I hope

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1 Chapter 1 - Organisation is key2 Chapter 2 – Allow me to introduce myself3 Chapter 3 – And what brings you here 4 Chapter 4 - $1000 and a Velvet Jacket5 Chapter 5 – Money well spent6 Chapter 6 – A little less conversation7 Chapter 7 - Win for the house 8 Chapter 8 - Bottle and a Bag9 Chapter 9 – Suite Relief10 Chapter 10 – New Desk Please 11 Chapter 11 - Mr Valence is waiting12 Chapter 12 - Do we have a deal 13 Chapter 13 - Diamonds and Cigar Boxes14 Chapter 14 - That Dress15 Chapter 15 - Can I ask you something 16 Chapter 16 - A Tangled Tango17 Chapter 17 - Only Love Can Break Your Heart (Selene)18 Chapter 18 - Only Love Can Break Your Heart (Rocco)19 Chapter 19 - Massage with a Message20 Chapter 20 - Twisted Fates21 Chapter 21 – Back in the Pack22 Chapter 22 – Slow Dancing, Fast Talking23 Chapter 23 - A Breath of Fresh Air24 Chapter 24 – A Rocco and a Hard Place25 Chapter 25 – Deep wounds never heal right26 Chapter 26 - Just Throw me in the Trunk and Drive27 Chapter 27 - Objects in the Rear View Mirror...28 Chapter 28 - Tapping Out29 Chapter 29 - Don't Look Back30 Chapter 30 – Plans on Top of Plans31 Chapter 31 – All that Glitters32 Chapter 32 - Bluffing with the Best33 Chapter 33 – Blood Moon34 Chapter 34 – At the Top of the Rollercoaster35 Chapter 35 – A Hand Full of Nothing36 Chapter 36 - Doors That Should be Kept Shut37 Chapter 37 - A Frozen Heart Still Hurts38 Chapter 38 - Rollercoaster Decision Making39 Chapter 39 - A Chat with the Alpha 40 Chapter 40 - Any Help At All41 Chapter 41 – Circling the Whirlpool42 Chapter 42 - Why Selene Wilding is Mine43 Chapter 43 - Rescuing a Lost Hand44 Chapter 44 – Forgive or Forget 45 Chapter 45 – A Moment of Truth46 Chapter 46 - Penthouse Please47 Chapter 47 - All In, Show Hands48 Chapter 48 – Regaining Sanity49 Chapter 49 –50 Chapter 50 - Dirty Dealings51 Chapter 51 – CCTV and Cages52 Chapter 52 – Cellar Confessions53 Chapter 53 - Some Animals Should be Caged54 Chapter 54 – Shifting into Formation55 Chapter 55 – The Battle for Selene56 Chapter 56 – Rearranging and Changing57 Chapter 57 - New Wheels, New Dreams58 Chapter 58 - Time for a Change59 Chapter 59 - Jackets and Pencil Skirts60 Chapter 60 - Cheque Books and Hot Dogs61 Chapter 61 - Selene's Showdown62 Chapter 62 - Full House63 Chapter 63 – Found Puzzle Pieces