Page 2 of Bad Situation

Pure blooders should want a little paranormal blood because it gives them better senses, speed, and more strength. They were a silly group, and she wasn't even sure that most of them believed in what they were spouting. Those who had come here mostly seemed to be the ones who wanted to hurt somebody and make money doing it. Hurting someone seemed to be at the top of their list, and the more they hurt people, the more money they made. That was not a good person and not someone most humans would want as part of their race.

Jenna noticed that Grant’s face had taken a bit of a pounding. She was sure that he had given out more than he had received. It still made her feel bad for him because she was sure that it hurt. Tomorrow, it would look like it had never happened. That was an advantage of being paranormal and especially a shifter. She wasn't sure what to say, and he didn't say anything. Grant just dropped on the couch in the office and brooded.

Why did the world have to be filled with people like that? Their lives would be so much easier now if those people didn't exist. Instead, they would have to deal with them and do their best.

“What did the boss say to do?” Jenna asked,

“Be careful, tie them up and call the cops, and take any cash they had for the inconvenience they were giving us. We will figure out what to do with it later.” Grant explained.

That was exactly what they had been doing in Wilde—at least, they had after it was obvious these people were not going to leave them alone. If others got hurt, Tyne often split the money with them so they would get remuneration for whatever happened to them or anything that might have gotten destroyed. Money was often not enough to fix what had occurred. Females, in particular, got the tough end of things.

She'd come close to being taken advantage of a few times, but her partners had always helped get her out of trouble. It made her feel bad for the human females that were attacked and had no protection. Jenna was normally a sweet natured girl, but some of the things these people had done made her want to see them injured or even killed. That evil should not be left alive. And they had the nerve to say that there was something wrong with paranormals when they acted like they did.

Jenna could do magic, but only some basic spells. Harry had helped her improve the few spells she could do to some that would be worthwhile and could protect her. Magic was a funny thing. When she was growing up, there were no signs that she had any. After she had gotten away from her grandmother and come to Alaska, it started to show in small ways. She'd not been able to work with Harry much, but the little bit that she had showed great results. Jenna hid it because she was not foolish enough to think that those around her would appreciate that she was a witch, even a mild one.

The way that they reacted had been obvious with other witches and especially with Harry when she was around. Harry had saved many of them, but they still looked at her with suspicion and fear. Harry was such a funny and sweet person. So, if they could look at her like that, they would look at Jenna with even more contempt. She wouldn't say that she might not have to use her magic. She would just say that it would be the lastresort. There was no way her coworkers would ever look at her the same way if they saw her cast a spell.

Magic was just one more thing to hide among many things that she was hiding. That didn't bother her because she was pretty sure there wasn't anyone working in her group that wasn't hiding something. Her secrets might just be the biggest ones of all. After the attack, they'd had a couple of slow days. It had been a relief, but she wasn't stupid enough to think something more wasn't coming.

Today was quiet, with just a few calls for service. They were starting to catch up, and that was a relief. Everyone was in the field, and she was alone in the office. Customers did not generally come to the office. Tyne didn't advertise the address, and it wasn't easy to find. So, when a guy entered the office, she was immediately suspicious.

“Is this Wolf Security?” He asked.

“We only make appointments by phone.” She replied.

The guy grinned at her, showing off his black and green teeth. They were barely nubs, and many were missing altogether. "That's okay. I'm not looking for an appointment." He pulled out some cash. "How much for a bowl of stew? I heard it was the best around."

She wondered how he would know that. Jenna slipped her stunner where he wouldn't see it, just in case. "That's five bucks with a piece of bread."

He handed her the money, and she put it in her other pocket before moving to fill his plate. She saw he was moving behind the counter, so she turned. "You can't come back here."

“I’m just going to take my food and eat quickly on the couch.”

“I’ll bring it to you. Company rules.” Jenna explained.

He stopped, so she continued. The guy looked like an average guy. He didn't look like he worked hard with his hands, so maybe he worked in an office. She had the food on a tray andset it on the table before him when he made his move. Jenna immediately pulled the stunner out and used it. She felt no pity as she watched him thrashing on the floor.

"Who are you? Why did you come here?" She asked.

He couldn't talk at first, so she waited for him to calm down. "You're a dog lover," he accused.

She slapped on some handcuffs before he recovered too much and tied his legs together. Then she left him on the floor as she moved his food to the counter and began to eat it.

“Hey, that’s mine!” he yelled.

“They’ll feed you where you’re going.”

After she finished eating, she searched his pockets and found some money and a paper with a list of names on it.

“Who are these people?” He refused to say anything. “Did you like being stunned?” She held the stun gun out for him to see.

“You’re a girl. You won’t do it with me tied up.” He said confidently.

"Suit yourself," Jenna said, then shot him a look.

As soon as he could talk, he began to cuss. "Hey, I warned you. Now tell me who these names are."

“They are my crew. They are all out there right now taking down dog lovers or even dogs.”

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