Page 3 of Bad Situation

“Who are they going after?”

“Everyone, and they probably won't make it out alive," he cackled.

“So, you don't mind going to jail for murder?”

“They are dogs and people that are dog lovers. No one will convict us.”

“They may think you're crazy if you tell them that story, but you will still be put away for a very long time in a mental institution.”

The only thing Jenna could do was to call the police and report the guy she had captured and what he had said. If hispeople had attacked, whatever had happened was done. Either her people had survived or perished. It was funny that the one she felt the worst about was Grant. Since he was alone, he would have no help. Of course, she knew that he was the strongest and the most likely to make it out of any of their field personnel. Some of the others she should probably be worried about more. For some reason, she decided to call Tyne first.

“Wolf security, Moe speaking.”

“I have a situation. This is Jenna speaking. A guy tried to attack me. I have him restrained. I thought I would call you before I called the cops.”

“Don't call the cops. I'm sending Harry your way. She will take him out of your hands. We need to deal more proactively with these people. If one of their people disappears and they have no idea where they went, they might be a little more reluctant to attack.”

“He says that they have attacked all of our field personnel. If they did, it's already done, and we’ll have to pick up the pieces," Jenna explained.

“Have you tried to get in touch with any of them?”

“I haven't. I didn't want to distract them if they were in the middle of an issue. Usually, they contact me if something occurs. I've not heard from anyone.”

“Okay, I'm not sure what to do either. I'm sending Harry your way, and she will help you figure this out," Moe observed.

Jenna suddenly jumped as Harry appeared right next to her. She'd known she was coming, but it hadn't made any difference. She'd still been surprised.

Harry kicked the bad guy lying on the floor. “Are you sure he came alone?”

“He came in alone. I think they tend to believe women can't handle themselves. Maybe you should turn him into a toad for easier transportation?” Jenna asked.

Now, the guy looked scared and started sweating. “Is this the toad Princess?” He asked.

“You know she works for us. So, you shouldn't be surprised. What's the matter? Don't you like being a toad?”

Harry started laughing so hard that she snorted. “I told you I was famous. Let me take care of him, and I'll be right back. Wait a minute! Do I smell food?”

“It's stew. You can finish the pot, and he'll pay for it. I'll just take the money he had in his pocket to cover it," Jenna offered.

“You don't know what a big help that is. You are the best friend ever.”

Harry always said that when someone gave her food. Jenna realized how important it was to keep Harry well fed so she could do the magic that made all the difference. Harry sat down, and Jenna got her one bowl after the other until all the food was gone. She also got her some of the bread she had baked. Harry really liked it.

“You cooked all of this by yourself?”

“I did. Since it is in a crock pot, I turned it on before work, and it cooks all day. Even out here, you can sometimes get a good deal on a fresh kill. That's where I get most of my meat. The other stuff comes in on a schedule. Hey, I have a pie in the refrigerator. I made it with some local berries I bought from a kid," Jenna explained.

“Boy, you've gone native.”

“That's the only way to survive around here. Everything else is just too darned expensive.”

Harry finished up the last of the pie. Jenna was glad she had one more in the refrigerator. Now, Harry should be in good shape for the flight back. She magicked the prisoner. He stood next to her, and away they went. It was just seconds before Harry popped back. Jenna counted out some of the guy’s money to payfor the rest of the food and the pie. Jenna quickly loaded the crock pot with more food while she talked to Harry.

“Are you done yet?” Harry asked

“I am. What do you want to do now?”

“Let's start checking on your field crews. Do you have the address for them?”

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