Chapter 8 #2
“Not so much bad as there’s a lot
going on and itsit’s going to be hard work. I’m not sure who to
trust and when they don’t think I’m looking I get dirty looks.
Those running things liked the way things were. They care nothing
for the others. Many of those I’m dealing with live like they’re
rich. Damon is staying until the wardens he sent for arrive, but
we’re on our own at night.”
“Not completely on our own, Marissa
put a protection spell on our room. She’s also sending Harry for a
long visit.”
“Harry?” Duroc said
concerned.
“Harry is a sweetheart.”
“If you say so. You’ll be working with
her more than I do. I like her, I really do.”
“It’s the toad thing, isn’t it?” Bindi
asked.
“I’ll admit it and any honest wolf
will. No one wants to be a toad or a snail.”
“We need the protectionprotection.
There are some good people here, but they’ve been beat down. They
won’t step in to help or even probably to warn us.”
“I believe you. Bring Harry on.” Duroc
agreed.
“I believe she’ll be here in the
morning.”
“Great.” He didn’t look like he
believed it.
Bindi had the bed ready and went to
the shower. She was tired and planned to cleanupclean up then get
some sleep. Apparently Duroc had other ideas as he joined her under
the water. A shiver ran down her back as he pressed against her,
and his hands went to her shoulders.
He whispered in her ear. “I need you
so much.” And she melted against him.
Duroc picked her up and leaned her
against the shower as he entered her. Bindi moaned and her legs
wrapped around him. Her muscles squeezed him tightly in her
channel. Her mate groaned. It felt good to her too. He moved faster
and she felt her climax coming. Just a little more and she exploded
and then felt him do the same.
They finished by washing up and drying
then they went to sleep worn out. The sleep was deep and
rejuvenating and when they woke, they felt much better and ready to
take on the job ahead of them. It was a good thing too as that job
was just beginning and Harry was arriving today. That would shake
things up even more.
It was breakfast time and Lois was no
wherenowhere to be found. Bindi thought they needed to eat so she
looked at the supplies which weren’t enough for more than a handful
of meals for everyone. She got started on the best breakfast she
could provide. Biscuits went in the oven and a huge skillet went on
the stovetop. She fixed bacon in the oven since she needed so much
and then she began to fix scrambled eggs in another huge skillet.
Finishing up the gravy she’d started in the other skillet, she
added cheese to the scrambled eggs. Bindi went to the dining room.
“I need some help.”
Several ladies followed her into the
kitchen. “What do we do?” One asked.
“Eat first then you can help cook and
wash dishes.”
That’s what they did, and she fixed
her breakfast after they got started. It would take several people
to fix food for all these pack members. They needed a bigger area
to feed people and to eat in shifts. She liked Ariel’s food bar
idea and hoped to implement it. Harry hadn’t appeared yet, so she
saved a plate of food for her.
Bindi sat down now and ate her food.
Wolves had to have good meals to keep their energy up. Duroc came
in with some guys and they filled their plates up high but there
was no gravy now. The other ladies didn’t know how to make it and
they cooked bacon, eggs, biscuits, and potatoes instead. It was
good too, but Ariel’s cook had gotten her hooked on that sausage
gravy.
She sat with Duroc so they could talk.
“What’s up with the cook?”
“The cook and her mate were the ones
that jumped into the circle. They seem to be waiting for their
punishment.”
“I need a cook, so I need to know if
she’s any good. Tell her to work for lunch and supper. There’s help
for her, but I’ll probably get a professional cook too.”
“Okay. An issue though is money. I
don’t want to hire someone we can’t afford. Damon should have some
idea of where the money is and someone, we can get to gain control
of what we need. It’s not like he didn’t plan this.” Duroc
explained.
“Talking about me?” Damon walked in
with Marissa and an amused look on his face.
It was clear to Bindi now that Damon
was orchestrating many of these takeovers and she had heard of
several. She couldn’t deny his machinations were improving the wolf
world and eventually Duroc and she might even appreciate what had
happened. That didn’t help them right now.
“Yes, and how you managed to get
exactly what you wanted.”
“The council wanted this. But don’t
get upset. I have a list of people you’ll need that can help. You
are new atto this. Not running a pack, but new at taking over one
that has been poorly run. First let me assure you that there is a
large amount of money in the pack account. Next, I must also tell
you some of the people in charge shouldn’t be. Get rid of your
accountant. Bindi may have to take charge for a while. She did the
books when she worked at a café. Look around at your people, you
have several that were treated poorly that are smart and able to do
these jobs with a bit of training. Several alphas have already
offered to send you help. Word gets out quickly. I’ll give you a
list of them also.”
“That will help.” Duroc
admitted.
“As far as a cook goes, you have
several good candidates here that need a bit of training or school
if your tastes are more gourmet. Bindi doesn’t have the time to do
the cooking often. Alpha bitch work will keep her busy.”
“I think I saw Harry outside flirting
with a group of guys.” Marissa mentioned.
“Why don’t we go get her?” Bindi
suggested and they left Damon and Duroc to talk.
“It is already lunchtime. Let’s check
on the kitchen first then find Harry.”
“You’re right. We need to make sure
they are ready for her.”
Naturally they weren’t. Everything was
in disarray. No one was using the dishwasher which was actually a
large commercial one. Bindi immediately grabbed a teenager and
showed her how to run it. Then she got another and told him to wash
his hands and start taking out the dishes and putting them up.
Everything was here to do what was needed since all these
appliances were the large commercial kind. The lack was in the
help. Most of these people had no idea how to do any of these jobs,
but that could be remedied.
“Let’s go get Harry now.” Bindi
suggested.
Marissa headed out in front of her.
There was Harry surrounded by most of the single guys in the pack.
“Hey there, Mati Hari.”
“You talking to me?” Harry
asked.
“Yup, you. We need to get to work.”
Bindi observed.
“What exactly do you need?”
“We’ll cover that privately, but
meanwhile you know the background. Let’s see what we can feed you
before we get to work.”
“I love you Bindi. You know what’s
important.”
“I know it’s lunch now, but I put back
a plate for breakfast. That I’ll get out and heat for
you.”
Bindi did just that and there was a
table in the kitchen that they sat at. A commercial coffee maker
provided a cup of coffee for each of them. While Harry ate
breakfast, Bindi helped catch upup on the dishes. Once that was
done, Harry was still hungry, so she got her some lunch and
dessert.
“Have you had enough?” Bindi
asked.
“For now. So, what do we
do?”
“I need a protective spell on this
house so Duroc and I can sleep in peace. While we have Marissa is a
good time. Does it cover those already in the house if they have
bad intentions?”
“Yes.” Harry and Marissa said
together.
“Good. Where do we need to
go?”
“Anywhere will work, but why don’t we
go outside?” Marissa suggested.
“Okay.”
They walked out and made a circle just
the three of them. She pulled off a necklace she wore to make an
artifact. It was pretty and looked witchy with the sun, moon, and
stars on it.
“Ooh, that’s pretty.” Marissa
commented. “Let’s begin. You can hold it.”
Marissa chanted while she and Harry
gave her energy. The artifact when used would draw energy from the
transgressor. They would get the evil they sent out back in kind.
It would also draw a small amount of energy off nature. Someone
screamed loudly and came running out. It was an older lady she’d
not met yet.
“I also made it to where no one but
you or Duroc can remove the artifact.” Marissa
explained.
“Looks like you already lost one
member.” Harry observed.
“I noticed that.” Bindi didn’t know
where she’d gone. Maybe she had just kept running.
“What now?” Harry asked.
“Anything you do besides magic?” Bindi
asked.
“I can work construction. Ariel made
me but if I can’t use magic, I suck at it.”
“Some stores and restaurants need to
be set up. I need a grocery store, a general store, and a gas
station with a convenience store, can you help with any of those?”
Bindi asked.
“Don’t you need a building
first.”
“If you make one with magic, is it
there for good?”
“For good or bad, but it needs energy
to stay.”
“What if it takes just a little bit
from the customers?” Marissa asked.
“Give me another option? What if I
have the materials to build it and the magic just puts it
together?” Bindi asked.
“Not sure. No one has ever wanted to
test that.”
“Okay. I know Harry’s magic tends to
be destructive. How about taking the barn apart and stacking the
materials in it by type?”
Harry looked excited. “I can do
that.”
“While you’re hanging out with the
boys, see if you can find out anything? Just listen, okay?” Bindi
directed.
“That barn that is falling partapart?
Nothing else?”
“Exactly. See you at
supper.”
“Are you sure you should have herher,
do it?” Marissa asked.
“We need it done to build the
apartment house. It’s a bit crowded in here and everyone wants
their own space. It would take the guys a couple days to do it
right.”
“But what will they think of her being
able to do it.?”
“That magic can be useful and not all
witches are wicked?” Bindi suggested.
“I hope you’re right.”