karma police

So, the male had been close to Koontz. What did she do now? Banish him? No, she couldn't do that. He meant no harm and had no idea of her and Koontz's relationship; if he had, he most likely would not have requested to join her pack, an enemy of his "dear friend".

Enjoy him while you can... Sos slithered into her ear and a shudder traveled rapidly down her spine.

"I see," were the words she spoke on the matter, not wanting to disclose the turmoil from the past. "Ariston, tell me about yourself." As she had stated to Ariston before, she was usually strictly business, which meant that she did not allow room for small talk. Maybe this time would be an exception.