Heron Lake Plateau All in all, it was a good day.

Bruges had to hide a wry smile when Niamh got all up in his business, thinking it might intimidate him. Normally when someone did that, he’d give them a lick- male or female- just for the reaction. Of course, he’d tried it on Niamh and she’d gone ballistic before so he behaved himself. She was a bit overdramatic at the worst of times. This was no different; he didn’t see what the big deal was.


”Oh?” He said, and leaned forward, staring back at her. ”So she’s family now. I’m your brother- your blood family. And I’ve been missing for over a month and a half now- where’s all the concern for my wellbeing?” He asked, a smile spreading across his normally handsome features- but this time, the cruel intent made him look ugly.