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By Rayne O’Gara

~
Cait
~

We pull into an empty spot in the crowded parking lot, Sofie parks while I get a good look around. Large grassy spaces and playground equipment litter the park with children all shapes and sizes running their little selves ragged and having a blast in front of me. As I watch the kids I grab my camera and climb out of the car. Glancing over to my left, I notice a large green atrium with its roof sparkling under the sun. Inside the house-like structure is a massive spread of food covering the picnic tables and is surrounded by people.
Good lord that’s a lot of food!
Are
t
hey trying to feed an army?
Looking around I notice the attire everyone’s wearing and my body relaxes a bit. Looks like I picked appropriate clothing for once. My fingers are itching to snap pictures so I raise my camera. Sofie slings her arm around my shoulders, “It’s quite lovely here, isn’t it? Hold off on the pics for now ‘mkay? Let’s find Rob and eat first, I’m starving. Then I say, snap away, my dear lady photographer, snap away.”

We scan the crowd for the big, burly man who is her husband. Chairs are scattered over the grass, some in circle groups, while others are lined up so parents can watch their little ones. People are everywhere it seems. Sitting, standing, lounging on picnic blankets—here to relax and socialize.

“I had no idea there was this many people going to be here,” I state.

Sofie contemplates her answer as she looks around and gives a shrug. “Well including Rob, there are eight to a team with four to a truck. I think there are three teams at the station.” Listening to her count of people, I see Rob’s buzzed cut head in a group of men off the right side of the atrium holding plastic cups, gabbing away. So I grab Sofie’s arm and gesture toward her husband. “Found him.”

Making our way over to the group, I can hear his booming laughter over the squealing kids. Sofie walks over to her man as I hang back from the group. I’m just not ready yet to be focused on. I really could just stay in the shadows and be good. I hate to be in the spotlight and I’d rather be on the other side of the lens. I see a big smile form on Sofie’s lips as she reaches Rob
.
Goodness he’s happy to see her too
.
Chuckling to myself as I watch him grab her up with his massive arms, which looks like he tried stuffing into a red polo shirt and barely succeeded, and squeeze her tightly. Rob leans down and grazes a kiss on Sofie’s lips before releasing her so she can make her round of hellos. Out of the corner of his eye he catches me trying to hide and flashes me a smile.

“There’s my Cait!” he exclaims happily as he grabs me up for my own bear hug.

“Your squeezing the life from me, put me down you Neanderthal!” I wheezily berate him. Chuckling, he releases me into a more gentle hug. I can see the sparkle in his hazel eyes and I know he is genuinely happy I’m here. “It’s good to see you. How’s your new place treating you?”

I can’t help the excitement that burst from me. “It’s great! I love it! It’s just perfect!” Once his question is answered he fully releases me and returns to his full height. This man’s big, like, almost a foot taller than my five foot seven and as wide as a front of a car. Massive. Sofe looks so small smashed against his side, but she seems to fit perfectly under his arm.
I want that
.
Yes, I am afraid of being rejected again, but I so badly want to experience the love and bond like they have.

Rob grabs ahold of me and turns me to the group of friendly looking guys, and starts the introductions. Nodding and shaking hands with the four guys standing around me, I relax with Rob and Sofie beside me.

“Ahh, Alex, just in time, this is Caitriona. She’s a longtime friend of Sofe’s, wanted to get out of the house and rock out on the dance floor tonight. Isn’t that right, girlie?” Rob’s deep bass of a voice comes over my shoulder. Face blazing red, I turn toward Rob to give him a piece of my mind. I mean come on! What’s with him?! ‘Caitriona’? He never uses my full name, it’s always ‘Cait’ or ‘girlie’. Something smells rotten to me, and it’s Rob. I turn my body fully to him, my mouth opens to give him a what for, when he interrupts my would-be tirade.

“Caitriona, this is my coworker, Alexander O’Fallon. Oh…I see my wife needs a drink, sorry guys, excuse us.” Turning and walking away, he pulls a confused looking Sofie alongside him. Her eyes, the size of dinner plates and staring at me, I see her mouth ‘oh my’ before turning away trying to keep up with her long-legged husband.

What the hell just happened, they just abandoned me?!

“Well, that was kinda awkward and obvious all at the same time. I’d apologize for him but I think you already know what he’s like.”

Oh
.
My
.
God
…my whole body shivers at his voice. It’s like I’ve been dipped in warm, sweet honey. My head slowly turns toward the almost orgasm-inducing voice and my heart drops to the floor.
Ok
ay
, wow
.
Breath gone, my eyes rove over his body. Tall, slender build—a runner for sure—his tight t-shirt hides nothing as it forms to his muscular chest and over strong, broad shoulders. Solid, strong chin, pouting kiss-me-now lips, and a straight nose leading to the most beautiful emerald green eyes I have ever seen, topped with a mass of light brown curls…
I can’t breathe, don’t pass out, suck in
. M
mmmm…suck, him…oh, my.

I am pretty sure my mouth is hanging open, but I can’t seem to find enough brain cells to close it.
Focus
,
Cait
.
Before he just walks away or you pass out
.
Sucking in a breath of crisp air, I wet my lips and try to say something…um, anything.

“Hi.”
Damn!
Well that was just great
.
Look at me, queen of the conversation
—
not
.

“Hi back, I’m Alex and it’s nice to meet you, Caitriona. You’re a friend of Sofie’s?” Chuckling good-naturedly, Alex takes a drink from his cup.
Ok
ay
, I can do this
.

“Just Cait, um, no one calls me by my full name. It’s meet you nice as well….oh! I mean, nice to meet you as well.”
Oh way to go
,
Cait!
Seriously…
P
ull
.
Yourself
.
Together
.
The hot man asked you a question
.
Blushing furiously, I continue, “Yeah, me and her go way back, like third grade I believe. You and Rob on the same team?”

The Ultimate Power Book One

By Samantha Potter

"The Guardians!"

The way Thomas announced their arrival sent chills down my spine. I wasn't sure if it was from excitement or down right terror. The hairs on my neck stood at attention. My stomach flittered with butterflies, nerves started taking over my body and I started to shiver uncontrollably. I couldn't control my body's response to these unknown "Guardians". So many questions ran through my mind. Who were they? Why were they so important? Why did the town members gather to see them? So many unanswered questions. How did my life go from simple to confusing in a heartbeat? I rubbed my temples, the ache in my head getting stronger, feeling tired, hungry, and overwhelmed.

"Hello, you must be new to our town. I hope your enjoying your visit?" a husky, masculine voice pronounced.

I jumped, completely startled, not knowing what direction the voice had come from. I quickly tried to face the mystery man. I must have been facing the complete opposite direction because a hand grabbed me on the shoulder and turned my body. I tripped over my own feet as I was spun in the right direction, smashing into what felt like a wall.

My hands out in front of me, I caught my breath as my hands roamed the body in front of me. I struggled to gain control over my hands, but I couldn't help myself, my hands had a mind of their own. Rubbing my palms over this pleasant body that had presented itself to me. My hands moved softly over his muscles.

Hmm
,
six pack
.

I was practically drooling. My fingers swirling over what felt like a nipple through a thin shirt, it stood at attention. I wanted to kiss his body all over. I shook my head, trying to grasp reality as my body screamed with desire. I closed my eyes tightly. As they closed, I was treated to an almost familiar feeling of warmth and light, emotions wild and untamed. Rainbows of color shot through me, slowly revealing the man who stood in front of me. Ghost-like figures came into view. A man stood with a stern look on his face. I quickly removed my hands from his chest. I hadn't realized I was still touching this masculine figure. His wavy hair hung nicely around his neck, caressing his face. His eyes burned into my soul, as if he was searching for an answer. He was very tall, around six foot, his skin had shadows around the edges, but I assumed he was tanned.

Oh my, this man is delectable.

I managed to get my thoughts together. It was then I noticed something on his shoulder. It was hard to see what it was so I moved forward focusing hard on the object. It suddenly became clear, materializing into a solid shape. I looked up for a moment, his eyes met mine and he gave a slight nod my way. I assumed it was permission to keep gawking at him, I obliged, after all, who was I to argue? I could feel my cheeks go bright red, I couldn't help myself and a slight smile emerged on my face. I looked at the symbol on his arm determined to see what it was. My fingertips touched the symbol’s edge and his body went stiff at my touch. I ignored it as more of the pattern became visible. It was circular, taking up all the skin on his upper arm. Flames came spiraling out of the tattoo that seemed to be moving like it’d been brought to life. I looked to see what was hiding in the middle of the symbol and found a vial with some sort of liquid in it. I went to touch it but as soon as I did, a serpent figure appeared and wrapped itself around the vial, as if it was trying to protect it.

It was alarming, I never knew tattoos could be so life like. I stepped back as the familiar blackness dispersed from the edges of my sight slowly filling in, leaving me in complete darkness again. This was getting annoying, like taking candy from a baby. Ugh!

"Well?"

"Oh, I'm so sorry, um, I don't know if I'm new here. Where exactly is here?"

"Northshire."

"Oh okay, excellent. I live just down the street then, near the old church.” I was slightly relieved to find out I was so close to home.

Thomas interrupted us, his voice shaky, "You did it again! Your hair is now half black and half blonde. What are you?"

"Thomas," I couldn't get a word out, he was yelling at me hysterically.

I didn't have time to calm Thomas down before an arm wrapped around my body, picking me up and throwing me over his shoulder.

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