Archive | December, 2009

Chapter 9: Détente – part 2

Addison hesitated a few steps from Myers’ door. The prat hadn’t ogled her once, which left her disappointed. Her reaction and the fact that she hadn’t wanted to leave just plain pissed her off. Turning to face the door, Addison considered what she’d do if she teleported past it. She’d likely catch Myers off-guard, so [...]

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Bonus story: Into the Lion’s Den – part 2

Continued from Into the Lion’s Den – part 1 Daniel Gibson was everything that Svetlana expected. And he was nothing like what she expected. He was as handsome in person as he was on television and magazine covers, effusing charm and good humor. Gibson moved and spoke as a man who had been raised knowing [...]

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Chapter 9: Détente – part 1

Addison hesitated outside of Myers’ quarters. She didn’t want to see the prat. Speaking with him resulted in an argument more often than not, and the arguments upset Jake. But Jake’s well-being spurred her to press the door chime. A full minute later Addison felt Myers’ mind touch hers. She’d expected the fleeting contact, which [...]

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Chapter 8: The Devil You Know – part 14

After an undignified amount of bowing and scraping, Shane was granted an appointment with Gibson with less than 24 hours notice. Wrapped in his alien calm, he strode into the penthouse office feeling healthier than he had in months. Gibson’s assistant closed the door behind him. Ignoring the view through the floor-to-ceiling windows on the [...]

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