Silver Blade #9
I told him, “Because I want to kill someone. I want to go out as my moniker for you.” Joe asked, “You want to go out as the Silver Blade? To kill who?” Channing huffed, “We said as our moniker. THAT IS OUR ONLY MONIKER!” My wolf was ready to detonate with me.
I growled, “Andrew Lochard.” Joe folded his hands, “How do you know Andrew Lochard? He doesn’t live here.” I answered, “Emmett took a trip to Wyoming, and I did a threat assessment for him. Which you know.”
Joe raised an eyebrow, “Andrew didn’t go for Emmett.
” I agreed, “No, he didn’t. You still want him dead and so do I.
” Joe acknowledged, “I do want him dead. You’re one of the best, even if you don’t go out much.
I’m just curious, does this have anything to do with a certain new girl I heard about?
I swear the text said she came from New Mexico, not Wyoming. ”
I asked, “Does the whole family have nothing better to do than talk about who I date?” Channing huffed, “Clearly not. Everyone should talk about mate though, she’s amazing.
” Joe laughed, “We have family group texts. What else would they be for if not to know the ins and outs of everything. You not answering the question tells me things. What did Andrew do to your new girl?”
I growled, “He tried to rape her. I didn’t get all the details, but I know Katie went out the window of her apartment and ran away.
As I know Andrew, I’m sure he hit her. I’m going to return the favor.
” Joe asked, “Can you get this done alone or do you need me to send someone to keep your anger in check? I need it done fast.”
I told him, “I have a date tomorrow night, and I’m not going to miss it.
” Joe nodded, “Alright. Get to the airport. The jet is fueled and ready.” I asked, “Who were you going to send?” Joe said, “Thurston.” Thurston was good.
He was Tate and Kylie’s son, and Ted Miller’s nephew. Joe handed me a file.
I texted Odette that I might not be able to pick her up, but someone would for school if I couldn’t. I called my dad. He answered, “Hey Keaton, are you coming home anytime soon?” I flashed into my Uncle Heath’s house.
I answered, “No, I’m going out on a moniker mission.” Dad said, “We usually have more notice than….” I interrupted, “I volunteered for this one. I’ll be home probably early tomorrow morning.” Dad replied, “Alright. Is anyone going with you?” I answered, “Nope, it’s just me.”
Dad groaned, “Ok. I’ll tell your mom.” I laughed, “Best of luck with that, old man.” Dad snorted, “Thanks. I’ll see you when you get home.
” I told him, “I don’t know what time I’ll…
” Dad cut me off, “When you pups go out like this, I always wait up. That’s not going to stop.
I’ll see you when you get home, son. Stay safe. ”
I hung up and went to the closet in my room in my aunt and uncle’s house and grabbed my gear.
I put on the pants that had three gold lines at the thigh, knees and calf.
I pulled on my coat next. It had a red lining with gold embellishments.
I pulled the buckles tight across my chest and attached the belt.
I threw my blade on my back. Lastly, I grabbed my mask.
When I turned around my Uncle Heath was standing there, leaning against the doorframe. My Uncle commented, “Your mom called me.” I said, “So, dad already told her.” Uncle Heath laughed, “He did. What’s going on, Keaton? Joe wouldn’t send you out without more notice.”
I shot him a look saying, “Like I told my dad, I volunteered.” Channing grumbled, “Which our uncle knows and now he’s delaying us getting back to mate. Why is everyone such a cockblock now?” Uncle Heath nodded, “Yes, but since you turned fourteen, you’ve only gone out when Joe assigns you to go.”
I replied, “Well, things change.” Uncle Heath continued, “You even didn’t want to go too often because your girlfriend’s shrill crying that she wouldn’t know what to do when you left got to you. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t want to hear that either. My ears are still ringing from last night.”
I shrugged, “Well, we broke up. I’ve kept up my skills, so I’ll be fine.” Uncle Heath smiled, “It’s good to see you being the man I always knew was in the shadow of that girl. You’re standing tall. I’ve missed seeing that in you. I like this new girl.” I told him, “I do too.”
Uncle Heath said, “I hear you’re going ice skating.
” Channing huffed, “The timeline, Keaton. The timeline. That WARLOCK needs to PAY FOR WHAT HE DID TO MATE!” I nodded to my uncle saying, “Katie’s really excited about our date.
” Uncle Heath smiled, “Good.” He slapped my shoulder, “Stay safe, Keaton.” I nodded, “I will.”
I flashed out of the house and made it to the airport in record time to get on the private jet.
We took off within five minutes. I flipped open the file, knowing Andrew Lochard was a dead man.
No one was going to hurt Odette and live.
It felt good being back in my Silver Blade outfit in an official capacity.
I felt more confident in myself than I had in a long time.
I turned my attention back to the file ready to end the man who dared touch my mate.