They ate fast, and the food was good.She packed lunch from the breakfast leftovers, got two cups, and filled them with coffee.His coffee was black, and hers had a lot of cream.There was a bag, and she placed everything in it.Now it was time to go.They would have to work hard to get ahead.When they arrived at the office, she let him grab the list while she resupplied the truck.Once he presented the list, they were ready to go.He often picked the location that was furthest away for them to work first.
It might be a mistake to do that all the time, because everyone would know.Maybe she should have said something, but she didn't, and when they got there, someone was waiting for them.They just stood there holding guns and waiting for them to get out of their vehicle.Why would they do that?Cally rolled down the window, pulled out her stun gun, and began to shoot.When Carlos saw what she was doing, he did the same.Those stupid guys just stood there watching them and letting them stun them.Since there were only half a dozen guys, they were able to stun them all.Then she hopped out of the truck and went over to them, beginning to restrain them.
She felt pretty good about the job they had just done, and she called the warden while Carlos called his people.Next, she approached the door and knocked on it, and the man who came to the door had a sawed-off shotgun.Now she knew why the bad guys hadn't tried to enter the house.
“Did you see those guys out there?”The homeowner asked.
“I did, and we had to stun them.The cops are coming to take care of them.”
“Criminals are just getting crazier.That's why I got my shotgun here, ready just in case.Someone broke into the house and robbed me last year, and that's not going to happen again.As soon as I saw that security systems were available in the area, I signed up for one.My name's Hank by the way.”
“My name is Cally, and my partner is Carlos.”She introduced him because he had come up and was standing next to her.
They finished the job and moved on.There was no trouble the rest of the day, and they hurried home so they could make sure that everything was set up properly for Bea.When they arrived, Bea was already there, and she and her people were sitting at the dining room table, enjoying a snack.When she looked up and saw Cally, she jumped up and ran over to her, hugging her hard.
“It's been a while.”She observed.
“Far too long, but we're both so busy.”
“You're going to be even busier now.First you mate and then come the kids.”She laughed.“I'll admit I thought I would be first.”
“So did I.”Cally laughed too.
Bea gave Carlos a long, hard look.“Take care of my cousin, or I'll be back.”
“My intentions are only the best.She is everything to me.”He replied.
That was the right answer, and her cousin calmed down and led her to the table so she could sit with them and hear about all the wedding planning.Carlos hung around for a little while so that he felt lost among all the talk of dresses and flowers.She noticed he had slipped away, and she was sure he wasn't going to be back.He was probably in the kitchen eating supper and going over some of the other work that he had.
“Ariel said you wanted a white dress, and she gave me some parameters, so I went ahead and ordered the dress since I knew your size.I think you'll love it.There's a veil that matches.Take a look.”
Cally took a look, and she loved the dress.It showed just enough cleavage to be sexy without looking desperate.It had short sleeves, and the skirt billowed out.There was no train, and she didn't really want one.
“You've outdone yourself.”
“Here are pictures of the bouquets, and Andi and her mate will be bringing all the flowers in a refrigerated van so they can stay for the wedding,” Bea observed.
“That is so good of her.I don't know if we have a flower shop around here or not.”
“It's one less thing to worry about.She'll also be bringing the candles and other decorations.This is an example of one time that it pays to the family.”
“What about what Carlos will wear?”Cally asked.
“He'll be in a white tuxedo with a dark blue bowtie.It’ll go with your flowers.”
“He’s going to look so hot.”
“You will be an amazing couple,” Bea observed.
She sat up with her cousin and helpers for hours into the night before finally realizing how late it was and turning in.Carlos was asleep, but as soon as she got into bed, he automatically reached for her and pulled her close.It made her feel bad that she had left him alone for so long before coming to bed.
“I understand.”He whispered.
While it was true that she hadn't seen any of her family in a few months, Carlos had not taken the time to socialize with many of his people either.They had both been wrapped up in getting the business started and the issues they had to deal with.Neither had figured out what the best way to deal with those human racists would be.They took many of them out, but they kept coming up with more.She knew that they needed to find whoever was sending them and take them out, but they had no luck in doing so.Cally felt sleep coming for her, and in moments, she was sleeping deeply next to her mate with his arms wrapped around her.
In the morning, it was time to get back to work.This morning, her cousin was sitting at the table again with her helpers, working hard to plan the wedding.It was amazing how much work it was to set the plans in motion.They had sent out the invitations, and now they were tracking who would come and who wouldn't.This was important so they would know how many rooms they needed and where they would put everyone.Several that had quarters would have to double up to make rooms available for some of the visitors.
Cally was sure that some would not find that pleasant.At least most of the guests were only staying for the weekend.Some were only staying for one day, but others might stay for a week.Many of her cousins had responsibilities that they could not duck for long.A few of them would not be able to come at all, even though they wanted to.She understood the difficulty of getting off work for events like this, especially with little notice.As the day grew closer, she had to admit that she was getting excited and looking forward to marrying her man.Even though she was a wolf herself, she wasn't sure if she would ever remember to say male or wolf instead of man.
