Page 92 of Beyond the Storm

Baxter:I can always go ask Simon. Whoa, one of your eyes just flickered to black. Tell Wrath to chill the hell out. Okay, let’s move on to a different question. Now that the war’s over, what’s the plan?

Galen:Simon and I are enjoying our time together. He’s happy to be back in his antique store, and I’m happy to see him smiling again without that worried look in his eyes.

Baxter:Aw, that’s actually a surprisingly sweet answer. I guess even grumpy assholes like you can be romantic sometimes.

Galen:How long is this going to take?

Baxter:I ask the questions around here. You just sit there and try not to release the beast. I’m too pretty to have my head ripped off.

Galen:So your arms are fair game?

Baxter:[clears throat] Next question. How has being mated to Simon changed you?

Galen:Well, you’re still breathing. Not many people who piss me off can say the same. So, I’d say that’s one change.

Baxter:Remind me to send Simon a thank-you basket later. [scans list of questions and scratches out most of them, including one about his favorite sex position]

Galen:What are you doing?

Baxter:Making sure my head remains intact.

Galen:[lips twitch]

Baxter:I’ll be damned. Was that almost a smile? Is this real life?

Galen:[glares]

Baxter:Well, it was nice while it lasted. Oh! You had a birthday recently where your brothers set up a surprise party. How did it go? More importantly, how does it feel to be older than dirt?

Galen:You’re doing a piss-poor job of keeping your head intact. I haven’t killed something in a long time, and Wrath is itching for some blood and mayhem.

Baxter:So, the party went well? That’s nice. You know, I had more questions planned, but your snarl is quite unsettling. This is the last one.

Galen:Thank the gods for that.

Baxter:This question was submitted for all of you Nephilim brothers. Do you want to have kids in the future?

Galen:[hard expression softens just a little] I’m not sure I’d be a good father, considering my own father was an abusive, angry asshole who treated my mother so horribly that she hated the very sight of me. But maybe someday.

Baxter:Thanks for answering my questions, sort of, and not killing me in the process.

Galen:[stands up and leaves]

Interview Notes:What I learned from this interview? Unlike the popular saying, Galen’s bite is most definitelyworsethan his bark. I should also keep in mind that comparing him to a mad dog isn’t the best idea and to avoid this in the future.

Castor:

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Baxter:Let me start off by saying compared to the last person I interviewed, you’re already an improvement.

Castor:Are you flirting with me?

Baxter:And risk the wrath of your badass dragon with his katana? Um, that would be a hard no. I value my life too much.

Castor:[smiles] There’s nothing sexier than Kyo with his katana. Especially when he’s in his hybrid form.

Baxter:Not surprising that an adrenaline junkie like yourself would have the hots for dangerous men. Add fast cars into the mix, and you’re in heaven, am I right?