[hr][hr][center][h1][color=#DB7093]Cassiopeia Claire Alistair[/color][/h1]
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[b][color=#DB7093]Location:[/color][/b] Mystic Dreams – Chicago, IL 
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My smile broadens as Nic mimics me. [color=#DB7093]”So I have to wait until the end of the second date for you to determine if I’m worth you putting yourself first?”[/color] I ask. 

[hr][hr][center][h1][color=#B0C4DE]Avery Zain[/color][/h1]
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[b][color=#B0C4DE]Location:[/color][/b] A block away from Orisis – Chicago, IL 
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I don’t bother to answer Kimiko. The point is that Nero calling them a baby meant nothing. It was simply a fact. I step out of the way when she gets into the SUV to change after Nero gets out.

I shift my weight and pat my leg holster, except there’s nothing in it. The Orisis doesn’t allow weapons, which makes sense, but it makes me uncomfortable. I know I am a weapon myself, harnessed and sharpened over the years, but I always felt better with a blade on me. I still feel Caden’s eyes on me, and I try to smile to look relaxed. It doesn’t fool Caden.

[color=#006400]”Breathe, Avery. You have control; even if your wolf feels threatened, you are not alone in there. You have me, and you have Nero. We’ll get you out of there before something happens, but you must also trust yourself. Even Bran is impressed with how far you’ve come.”[/color]

I know Caden mentions the Marrok to help relax me, and I appreciate it. I nod tightly.

[color=#B0C4DE]”I know. Once I get in there and see who’s there, I should be able to handle it.”[/color] I just hated walking into the unknown.

[hr][hr][center][h1][color=#006400]Caden[/color][/h1]
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[b][color=#006400]Location:[/color][/b] A block away from The Orisis Club – Chicago, IL
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I nod in understanding to Avery’s comment, even though my focus has shifted to the little imp in my arms. [color=#006400]”Remember to breathe,”[/color] I remind Avery again before focusing completely on Nero.

I chuckle and resist the urge to kiss them or let my hands wander. [color=#006400]”Likewise, little imp,”[/color] I whisper into their ear. [color=#006400]”You can play tonight if you want. Just remember, I get to take you home.”[/color] I add. I didn’t mind if they flirted. I didn’t think I would be okay with them touching anyone, though; however, if Nero resists any advances put on them by others, I would be stepping in.

Kiki gets out of the SUV, and I give her a once-over while she does the same. [color=#006400]”You’ll definitely make some noise tonight, Kiki. One more thing”[/color] I side-step Nero and reach into the bag I have in the car's back seat. [color=#006400]”I want you to wear the perfume the killer wore. If anyone at the club is familiar with the scent, this should trigger them,”[/color] I say and hand them the bottle.