Happy Friday everyone!
Today, I have the honor of posting the 18th installment of Amber Kell's captivating free story, Accidental Alpha, on my blog as part of her fun filled month long birthday extravaganza! It is truly an honor to be part of her birthday celebration and I want to thank Amber and welcome all of her amazing fans to my blog.
So, without further ado...here is Amber's 18th installment of Accidental Alpha!!
Accidental Alpha #18
Fenris watched
Stanley’s parents battle for a while though he had no doubt Millie would get
the upper hand. He almost felt sorry for the guy if the Overseer weren’t such
an ass and trying to arrange Stanley’s life in a way that didn’t oppose Fenris’
claim.
“Are they always
like this?” he whispered in Stanley’s ear. The slight shudder his mate gave
over Fenris’ breath against his lobe made Fenris smile. The beautiful man was
putty in his hands. Stanley might be a natural Alpha, but Fenris knew it would
be his job to make sure things ran smoothly for his mate.
“Yeah,” Stanley
whispered back.
Done bickering
Millie turned back to Fenris. “I’m sorry my husband was so rude. You can’t help
what family you were born into. Are you estranged from you family?” Her
sympathetic expression almost made him lie.
“Um, no we’re
actually pretty close,” he said with a rueful smile. “We get together once a
week for dinner.”
The Overseer
stayed silent during the gentle interrogation. Fenris almost wished the
Stanley’s father would jump in and say something to draw attention away from
Fenris.
“Tell me about
them. Are both your parents still alive?”
“Yes, his father
runs a import business and his mother sells drugs,” the Overseer drawled.
Sure now he talks.
“My mother is a
pharmacist, not exactly a cocaine peddler.”
Millie gave him an
apologetic smile. “Sorry about my husband. He hates it when his plans don’t
work. And your father’s import business what does he import?”
Fenris leaned back
in his chair. “Mostly stolen goods. My cousins help him.”
Stanley stared at
him with an appalled expression on his face. “Your father is a thief?”
He bit back a
smile. He really was starting to enjoy himself. “Don’t you want me for a mate
any more dear?” He dramatically batted his eyes at Stanley.
“I guess that
depends on whether you help him or not,” Stanley’s eyes narrowed. For an
adopted child he’d definitely picked up some of his father’s mannerisms.
Fenris bit his
lip. His family secrets weren’t his to share. He’d have to check with his
father firt. “Why don’t you wait for judgment until after you meet them?”
“Why don’t we have
them over for dinner? I love to meet new people,” Millie gushed.
“You like to
interrogate new people,” the Overseer muttered, loud enough for Stanley and
Fenris to hear but quiet enough to be safe from human ears.
“I’m sorry sir, I
didn’t catch that,” Fenris said politely. He’d vow to Stanley later that the
devil made him do it.
“I said that was a
great idea,” the Overseer said with a snarl.
If looks could
kill Fenris would’ve died about ten minutes ago. He gave his father-in-law a
cheery smile before turning to Millie. “I’m sure my parents would love to have
dinner but I should warn you I have two sets of parents. Mine are divorced.”
“Oh,” Millie gave
him a shocked look. “I thought wolves mated for life?”
I love the dynamics of this story. Looking forward to the next installment.
ReplyDeleteGreat, now I can't wait for THAT dinner...I love these everyday shorties =)
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Linda:) Amber's stories are always so addictive to read!! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI'm keep sounding like a broken record but here it goes - I can't wait until tomorrow's installment!
ReplyDeletemmmm I can't wait to see when these two families meet. I can just imagine the fireworks then.
ReplyDeleteLOL, Tyety! Me too!!
ReplyDeleteI want to hear more about these family secrets that aren't his to tell. and I also thought that wolves mated for life.
ReplyDeleteOoohhhh. Seeing as how it's Saturday here can I have the next installment. PLEASE.....
ReplyDeleteCan I come to dinner? I want to watch the fireworks!!! I am sure Fenris parents are as lively as he is :)
ReplyDeleteThe parents must not have been real mates hhmmmmm. So I'm another who can't wait.
ReplyDeleteOhh intresting.
ReplyDeleteTheresa
Love the snark!
ReplyDeleteKeeps getting better and better!
ReplyDeleteVery, very interesting! I love that Millie doesn't judge Fenris by his parents :) Can't wait to see how they all interact :)
ReplyDeleteAshley A
ash_app@hotmail.com
haha i think the dad is just getting into more and more trouble
ReplyDeleteIt just gets better and better! Can't wait to see what happens when they all meet!
ReplyDelete- Susan R
Haha I love Fenris! Can't wait to see where this is going!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for more ...just keeps getting better.
ReplyDeleteLove Millie and Fenris Hehe
Are you sure Millie isn't really the Overseer and Stanley's dad is just her puppet?
ReplyDeleteHis mom is awesome! And it was worth the wait. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds more to the Mafia background than normal
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeletethis is getting better and better :)
ReplyDeleteSecrets? Surely not! We shall see on the morrow. Btw Andi I think your books are all yummy too.
ReplyDeleteSo gooooood~~! Ah! secrets and in-laws. how awesome! lol... looking forward to the next!! <33
ReplyDeleteJudi P
LOL I can just imagine the fun Fenris is going to have at the next dinner. Thanks Amber and Andi
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for the family dinner!
ReplyDeleteBrandi Roberts
Can't wait for the family dinner as well :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd happy first birthday my little Emma!
You just keep those twist coming...don't you? lol Love it. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Can't wait for the next edition. Can you imagine if both sets of Fenris' parents show up at Millie's at the same time? I wanna be there for that!
ReplyDeletelove it - cant wait to meet Fenris parents especially if they are half as much fun as Stanley's.
ReplyDeleteuh, oh, more shocks to come;)
ReplyDeleteTj
Thanks for having us Andi!
ReplyDeleteOooo, I want to be at dinner if both sets of Fenris' parents show. That would be worth the price of admission!
Erika S.
Sounds like that would be an interesting dinner with Fenris' parents and Stanley's. :)
ReplyDeleteJen C
This is going to be fun!.....And thank you for having us here, Andi....
ReplyDeleteMillie really knows how to deal with her husband. Fenris is having WAY too much fun...lol
ReplyDeleteRobin Snodgrass
I'm so inlove with mom. I can't wait until the dinner with Fenris' family
ReplyDeleteanother great.
ReplyDeleteSorry should be another great installment. (See what happens when your family interrupts you while typing.)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait till tomorrow
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to tomorro
ReplyDeleteTwo set of parents?
ReplyDeleteBetter and better!
ReplyDeleteso much fun - and to whoever suggested it, it would be hilarious if mom was actually the overseer :)
ReplyDeletethanks andi, and amber
kathy cole
whoa I didn't expect that ending! What a great interrogation! Family dinners you never know what your going to get!
ReplyDeleteMeet the parents. LOL
ReplyDeleteawesome!! thank You
ReplyDeleteCathy Hart
Oh my!! So many great one liners in such a small excerpt! Love it!
ReplyDelete-judgepax
It was my pleasure! Thanks for coming:)
ReplyDeleteOooh this dinner should be fun
ReplyDeleteOh this is going to be a realllllly interesting dinner with everyone. LOL
ReplyDeleteTake Care,
Renee
paranormalromancefan@yahoo.com
great great installment
ReplyDeletethanks
ReplyDeleteNow I'm wondering if one of his parents isn't a wolf and what they may be. I have a feeling it isn't human.
ReplyDeleteDonna
can not wait to see what happens next KD
ReplyDeleteAndi- I love your work. I'm always keeping an eye out for new releases.
ReplyDeleteAmber- This everyday birthday story is so much fun and I am truly enjoying it. You know we are all going to be crazy annoying when we go back to two days a week. :)
Have a great weekend!!
-nix, email:colio84
So good!
ReplyDeleteOh dear. That's going to be an interesting dinner...
ReplyDeleteRole on the in-law dinner. Can't wait to see how Stanley's Dad handles that with all those wolves, assuming they are all wolves that is.
ReplyDeleteOh that was great. I could just imagine the get together. Who will kill who?
ReplyDeletezeneida
zeneidaypaco@comcast.net
Off to read the next one - only good thing about running behind I have four days straight without wait ;)
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