My Secret, My Bully, My Mates.
Chapter 0294

Chapter 0294

Five days. It’s been five days of constant snowfall. We've gotten more than 24 inches of snow,which is unheard of for this time of year according to the friends we have been able to check in on.In reality the snow doesn't really bother us, neither does the cold since we all run hotter than theaverage human, but we have to maintain the secret so we have to act human in a human densecity.

Nickolas has been out to help some of the neighbors keep the sidewalks and driveways shoveled. Idon't think he can help himself, always the protector and caretaker. We've been out to help a bunchtoo, but not nearly as willingly as he is. So we help to fill in the time, otherwise we would die ofboredom since we can't go anywhere.

The major problem is we can’t shift and travel as wolves, it’s too easy to be spotted right now withall the fresh white snow. And I'm sure the humans would wonder at our sudden disappearance. Andtraveling in a vehicle of any kind just isn't safe with the amount of snow, icy winds and temperaturesdropping so low at night that everything gets a sheen of ice. So we are still stuck.

There has been no power loss in our neighborhood though, but I think that is more due to Nickolassneaking out at night to check wires and transformers near us to remove any ice and snow thatcould damage them. According to him we have skills that are very useful, but the humans won'tunderstand. But he is not about to have to rough it for the sake of keeping a secret. We bothlaughed at his declaration. I guess there had to be something wrong with his perfect persona, it wasonly a matter of time before we figured out he is a bit of a princess under all that tough guy.

Finally on the fourth day, our doorbell rings and Mina and I jump up and fight to get to the door first.Scrambling and laughing, we open it in a heap of tangled legs and arms to replace a very somberlooking woman who eyes us with suspicion.

“I’m looking for Warrior Nickolas, be quick about it and get out of the doorway, it's freezing and myuncomfortable journey has been long enough.” Her voice is almost bored, but with that craggysound someone would do if they were telling a witch story to little kids.

We both jump up and move out of the way. Neither of us is trying to piss off the woman who is aboutto make a dream come true. She steps past us and moves into the living room.

It’s not much, but none of us needed much to be here. We have a job to do and sitting in luxury wasnot part of the plan. The basic creme white walls are what you would replace in any cookie cutterdevelopment home, The place came fully furnished so the decorations are neutral with no personaltouches at all. The living room, dining room and

kitchen are all open concept, which was a must for Nickolas. He's too big to have human sizeddoors and walls cutting everything off. The cream white theme travels the lower level completely.Some light and dark green accents are in the pictures hanging on the walls and some of the details,but off-white is the dominating color here.

“This space will need to be cleared.” The woman talks to the air and points to the dining room. “I willneed the bags and boxes from my car, be sure not to jostle anything. I will replace my room, WarriorNickolas can consult me there, come get me when you are done."

Without another word or introduction, she walks to the stairs and glides up.

“The hell?” Mina whispers next to me.

“No idea, but we better get started. I'm not giving her any reason not to brand us. We've waited longenough."

“Yep.” Mina pops the ‘P’ and we both move to the dining room and begin to shift the chairs to otherplaces around the living room and kitchen.

The table was a bit more difficult to maneuver. I don't think it was designed to be moved from thisspot once it was put together. We had to shift the couches in the living room up against walls andthen get the ten person table around the massive island that separated the three spaces. Eventuallywe made it happen though and then layered up in all our winter gear to bring in whatever suppliesshe needed for this ritual.