Aztec Treasure Ch. 11-20

Just like before, I'd like to thank ChancesAre for helping me edit and correct this chapter. Their feedback has been incredibly valuable. I tried my best not to think about our affair the following days. Believe it or not, just because I acted like an asshole, didn't mean I didn't feel guilt. Whenever I thought about it, I came up with excuses. Her husband was rude and apathetic towards family and guests alike. My friend had let me down several times in the past. Karla would have cheated with someone else if not me. They never worked. The problem resurfaced when Karla sent me an emoji-ridden text the next week. The only way she got my number I could think of was by snooping through her son's phone. It would have hardly been out of character. She had to know how much I hated the damn things to overdo it so much. I faintly remember rambling about emojis in my friend's house on a few occasions. It is eerie to think about how much attention she may have paid to me ove...

Christian Portman's POVLaw Office, Suburban Denver Julie buzzed me on the intercom. "Sir, there's a call on Line 2 from a Mr. Vic Knightly. He says it is urgent." I didn't recognize the name, but it could be a new client. "I've got it." I punched the button for Line 2. "Christian Portman, Attorney at Law," I answered. "Mr. Portman, my name is Vic Knightly. I'm the Beta of the Arrowhead Pack in Minnesota, calling at the direction of Alpha Rori King." My stomach dropped; I knew they were werewolves, and I knew who they were the enemies of the Club. I tried to remain calm. "What can I do for you, Mr. Knightly?" "Maria is in danger. The FBI's task force figured out your car registration scheme, and they know Maria is alive and the car she is driving. A team from Los Angeles is on the way, but they may not be the only ones after her." "I see." No one but me knew where she was hiding out. "I d...