MUKE short stories

monster among men ⇼ 11

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Luke didn't think he and seven people could fit in his small bedroom. However, once the door was closed, every one of them found their spot and they fit perfectly.

The twins and the littles took the bed, while the two teenagers took the floor and did their homework.

Luke sat behind his desk and looked at the closed curtains.

He knew someone had to protect the children, but he hated that he couldn't be there. The worst part was that Michael's mother's office was soundproof so he wouldn't be able to hear anything. Unless there would be a fight or worse.

He was nervous. Any minute now someone could come and threaten the safety of one of the kids or the Cliffords.

Mrs. Clifford told him about how once a mother came to claim a child that was an orphan It turned out she was just a werewolf fanatic who wanted to own one.

Freddie, who was sitting on the floor, lightly nudged Luke's leg. "So, who is it?"

Luke frowned. "What do you mean?"

"Who's coming to the meeting?" He clarified.

"Oh, Ashley's family is here and-"

"No, the outsiders."

His frown deepened. "I don't know, Michael didn't say anything. As far as I know, they don't know who it is."

"But," Neil looked up from his book. "They smell like you?"

"What? No, they don't."

"Not like you now," Rue said gently, sensing Luke was freaking out. "Now you smell more like this house and Michael, but before when you first came here."

"You think it's someone from my family?" Luke reached for his phone. They would call and they would not leave silly notes. Unless it's his friends pranking him.

"Luke," Freddie stopped his train of thoughts before they ran him over. "New werewolves usually smell like whoever bit them."

"I don't know who turned me," Luke said, his heartbeat speeding up.

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Michael made his way up the stairs. He thought about stalling and he thought about running but he couldn't leave everyone behind.

He lightly knocked on the door, knowing they could hear him coming.

"It's me."

Seconds later, Bea opened the door.

"Luke," Michael said gently. "I need you to come with me. Girls?"

"Under control," Rue said as Luke stood up and walked to Michael.

"What is it?" Luke said. "The children said they smell like me, why didn't you say anything?"

Michael took his hand. "I wanted to, mum said we shouldn't until we're certain. Come on, we can't be gone for too long."