The Assassin's Isolated Pawn

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Rainbow

I was just about to walk James to the back of the shop for some fun when the bells to the front door rang. I looked up and there he was the man that’s been haunting my dreams. His eyes weren’t grey like in my dreams but the brown of them didn’t take away from his s*x appeal. I walked over to him and had to smile when he said he was here for more tea I guess New Mexican cuisine isn’t for everyone. I felt slightly embarrassed about how I totally forgot about James but in my defense not a lot of people can command the attention that this man does. James got tired of waiting for me since we only hooked up like this during his breaks and left. Oh well I am not too sad about it. I just want to focus on the delicious piece of man in front of me right now. I felt drawn to him like I haven’t felt drawn to another man in my life. If I didn’t know any better, I would assume he was my beloved. But now that he doesn’t have any glasses on, and I can see his eyes I can say for certain he is not my mate. The eyes don’t lie. So here I am blushing like a schoolgirl having a conversation about my side piece with who I hope to take his place. The dilemma of a modern sexually active free-spirited woman. It threw me for a loop when he asked me out and again when he left the shop without so much as bothering to buy anything. It was cute that he felt the need to make up some pretense to see me again. I guess he is not as confident as he seems. Good I hate cocky men. Confident sure but cocky and full of themselves nope. As soon as he walked out the door, I decided to close the shop to get ready for tonight. I still had some paperwork to take care of, and I had a lead on a spell to help with the wards at the cave when we finally got there. Plus, I had a date to get ready for. I already decided to wear a nice black lingerie set under a form fitting black tank dress and summer wedges. We’re in Silver City, there isn’t too much to do here so that would be a nice causal outfit. As I walked to the back of the shop, I had a dilemma to solve before I saw Mr. gorgeous again. I sat behind my desk and went through receipts until I found the one I was looking for. His name was Samuel Phan, I shook my head as we never actually exchanged names just lustful glances and shared tea it seems. I laughed at myself I was sitting here with so much to do. About to go on a date with a man I didn’t even get his name from him. On top of that I am really debating giving him the cookie tonight just to see if I can get him out of my system. Urgh! Get a grip Rainbow, just let things flow like you usually do stop over thinking. Once everything was done in the shop, I teleported back to the coven house to bathe and get ready. I was excited and nervous all at the same time. It was refreshing and a little annoying that a stranger could bring this out of me. I felt like I did for my very first date. I was a teenager and one of the male wolfs from the pack had asked me out. It was my very first date and I was so nervous, as I did not know what to expect. My mother had sat me down and explained that it was just dinner at the diner and a movie with a nice boy. Nothing to get worked up over. But I had liked him a lot, the date went fine, and I got my very first kiss out of it too. It was nice what they call puppy love. Years later when he found his mate in a younger witch from the coven. I wasn’t sad but happy that a couple could find everlasting happiness. It’s just recently I’ve seen the ugly side of a mate bond. That has me hesitant on finding my beloved. I know mines, Cj, Nola, Juliet and Glory destinies are intertwined. So, I know if I had a mate out there, they would be a piece in the larger puzzle. Whether for good or for bad like our dear Nola and Bishops fu.cked up brother. But these thoughts are for another day to ponder right now. As I get ready to soak in the tub, I have a decision to make. Do I make Mr. Samuel Phan a one-night stand or do I just let it flow and see where this could lead.

Nola

I can’t believe Declan came over here with that b.ullshit. Ever since he found out I was pregnant, hell ever since he found out that Elijah, was my fated mate and I rejected him. He’s been hell bent on making me his fu.cking luna. At first, I liked the flirting and attention he gave me. It felt good for my ego. I even contemplated accepting his offer of being his chosen mate but then when he found out I was pregnant he went a little cray cray on me. Especially when I announced that I was keeping the baby. It’s like a switch flipped and the goofy playboy was gone, and some egotistical a.sshole replaced Declan. He demanded that once I give birth that I would send my pup to be with Elijah since it would be his heir and that I continue the relationship with him with the goals of me becoming his luna and bearing his pups. When I refused, he turned cold telling me no good standing man would want me or my pup. That I would be stuck playing second fiddle to Cj and Bishop and that now the CJ was pregnant herself I could only ever be a beta never truly having power. He must have lost his ever-loving mind. I never wanted power or a title. That’s not me never has been I am happy being Cj’s beta her right-hand woman. He didn’t like that I turned him down and refused to continue our relationship anymore. Even Cj threatened to pull out the alliance that they had over it. I was able to get her to change her mind. But Declan isn’t doing himself any favors with his attitude towards me and my pup or our place here at desert moon. I think even Deacon and Dion are pissed at him at the moment. But if I didn’t know how stupid and reckless he was before I certainly know now with that little display of stupidity. He came over here and announced that he thought it through. He would take me and my pup as his, and give me a proper title and role model for my pup. All I had to do was be his chosen mate. When I told him no yet again and turned to walk away. He grabbed my arm to try to force me to do as he said. Bishop and Cj seen what was happening and rushed to my defense. Declan’s d.umbass got into Bishop’s face and thought he could do something. Like come the f***k on he’s a fu.cking hellhound Alpha for f.ucks sake. To give Bishop credit he didn’t use his aura to crush Declan’s feeble attempt at a pissing contest. No that would have been Cj who had him cowering and almost peeing his pants Opal wanted blood if it wasn’t for Rainbow intervening, I think Cj would have killed him. It took the better part of the day and a very unhealthy serving of rocky road ice cream to calm her down. Her and Bishop are so protective of me sometimes it irritates me and other times like this it makes me see just how loved I truly am. I was sitting at my desk going through the day’s reports when my phone rang. I was worried it was Declan since it was the office phone and not my cell where he is currently blocked. But when I answered it. I was surprised by who was on the other end of the line.

*Phone call*

“Hello Beta Daye, how may I help you?” “Hello beta Daye its Amaris Knight you have a minute to speak.” “For you investigator knight I can spare a few.” I said. “I was just reaching out and checking in on you. How are you doing?” I took the phone from my ear and looked at it bewildered for a moment. “I am as well as can be, I guess. Is this call pack related or maybe have something to do with our packmate that c.ouncilman Li and Bronn took?” I asked still confused with the call “No nothing about your pack or that situation, as I said before I have no dealings with that situation and my interest is in you and not your pack. I truly don’t give a flying f***k about your Alpha’s and councilmans Li and Bronn or what Alpha’s Elijah and James of the Snow Mountain pack have to say.” That little outburst surprised me, but I kept the conversation going. ”Oh, really then why the sudden interest in me.” I asked. “Well after the spectacle that was Snow Mountains Luna Ceremony, I was worried about you and how you left. You have been heavy on my mind as I told you before.” “And as I told you I am fine no need for the weekly calls Mr. knight.” I told him now starting to get upset myself, at him. “Amaris my name is Amaris.” He said from the other line. “Well Mr. Knight” I replied stressing the Mr and the Knight of his name. “I just don’t know what to tell you I am fine.” “I would like to come and check in on you if you don’t mind.” now I was really thrown for a loop what the hell is going on with the male species recently. Shaking my head I answered. “No, I do not think that is wise your boss is literally preparing war against my pack. You could be nothing but a plant or a spy.” I told him frankly. “I am not a spy that is not my forte I am always honest I cannot tell a lie.” “Oh, really I highly doubt that” the sarcasm dripping from my tone. “Yes, really” “Well then tell me why are you so interested in me.” I asked. “Well, if you must know I find you attractive and would like to get to know you better maybe form a relationship.” Oh s**t, this cannot be happening right now. I shake my head with my hand against my forehead. Oh really now and how would that work on which side of the war would you be on.” I asked downright hostile right now over the phone. I am tired of men trying to play games with me, my pup and my heart. “I would be on the side that serves my best interest.” He answered. “See therein lies the problem I am not in your best interest. Dealing with me could get you killed.” I told him point blank. “I would beg to differ beta Daye, dealing with you is very much in my best interest and yours too. But this is an ongoing argument we will just have to agree to disagree. I will call you next week. Stay safe and healthy beautiful.”

*End of call*

Urgh! What the f**k am I to do with him, ever since the luna ball he has been calling me to “checkup” on me and my pup. He even started to send baby things for me when I told him I was pregnant to get him off my ass. But it hasn’t detoured him, if anything he seems to be more adamant to be in my life and the life of my pup. I swear these looney ass men just need to leave me the f**k alone.