TheClosetKidnapper

Mitch downs his beer and orders a scotch, not even close to losing sobriety. "Um, two years ago, I think." He says, looking at Jace for confirmation. "Yeah," Jace nods, ...

Jace smiles. "At least you caught it."

"Well, they can't." Jace kisses the side of her face.

What do you mean?

Jayden The tiger climbs the tree and I feel a growl bubble up my throat. I tense and prepare to jump up just as I'm blindsided.

Jace glances at her, smiling. "Artemis too?"

Jayden The one I'm assigned to fight against hides behind a rock, peeking a glance at us. I shift forms and bolt after her, my paws scraping against the dirt. ...

Jace smiles at Rayah's laugh and tries to think of any jobs he has had. "He used to be a landscaper." Mitch elbows him back. Jace blushes a little and ...

Jace watches as Rayah sits back down, still waiting for Mitch's response. He elbows his friend to rush the answer. "Oh, I almost forgot." Mitch says. "I really am."

Jace watches Rayah leave, a bit saddened, and turns back to Mitch. "You're full of it. There's no way you're an extortionist."

Mitch smiles, downing the last of his drink before ordering a beer instead. "I'm a small time extortionist."

"What are you doing here anyway?" Jace asks Mitch, taking a sip of his drink the same time Rayah does. He smiles with her and holds in a laugh. "Oh." ...

"Oh," Mitch tries to slide closer to her. Jace pushes him back over and tightens his grip around Rayah, shaking his head with a smile. "Don't do that."

Mitch sighs, taking a swig of his drink, and smiles. "He and the other one were in some bad news." He starts. "Nic was pretty messed up and they needed ...

Jace and Mitch sat down, Mitch ordering something fizzy and pink. "What is that?" Jace asks about it. "Um...It's something I found out about in Mexico." Mitch replies. "I'm not ...