My Guardian

Chapter 13

"Snake, where are we?" Snake shuts the doors firmly as he offers a chuckle as he nods to a sturdy built man as he exits one of the open bay doors with a cheeky grin. He stands easily over six feet- probably close to six-foot-five inches, muscles packs his form. Like a pro wrestler. The large man reminds me of a burly viking, messily curled hair trimmed long at the tops of his ears. His beard matches his hair in its unruly glory, the deep auburn, near ginger color a good match for his tan skin. Sophisticated green eyes stare between us, interest glitters in his eyes as a smirk appears.

"Snake! What have you brought for us to see?" The large man crosses his arms over his chest in an intimidating stance as I offer a small wave and a smile. Good grief what does this man eat? He's massive.

"Oh give it a break Digger, I'm here with Sarah. I hope she can help out Angel and Axel's predicament. Now why don't you be a good boy and run off to go do work." He waves his hand with a cheeky smile as he stares at Digger expectantly- waiting for him to do his bidding. Digger raises his eyebrow and stares at Snake with an unamused look, I have to bit my lip to hold my laugh in. Lord these two must get into trouble.

"Do that again and I'll break your hand." I can't tell if he's serious and is threatening Snake- or they are just good friends messing about. The serious act falls apart when Digger grins at Snake as he shakes his head and nods towards the shop.

"Your ass better be at work later." He calls over his shoulder as he heads for the shop, Snake flips him the bird at his glance. I chuckle as Snake drops his arm around my shoulders with a faint smile.

"Are you two always like that?" I can't help myself as I ask him amused while I take a chance to glance around the garage. 'The Reaper's Garage' the brick building massive compared to the one story bar. Both structures stand out compared to the smaller, more modern cement building. Simple neutral paint color, large windows covered with large blinds that are mostly open.

"What? Digger and I?" He asks with a low chuckle in his voice. "Yeah were about as bad as siblings- I'm pretty sure we are. I wouldn't know, I don't have first hand knowledge." He hums with a joyful tone in his voice. Probably a good thing, your parents would've been insane with more rugrats like you. The thought makes me smile and shaky my head. I'm sure one of him did just fine wrecking havoc- never mind multiples of him.

My eyes scan the side yard, fenced off from the playground; a brightly colored vast space, with a soft ground. A few kids run wild on the surface, racing about in some game. Such a precious sight. Of course my eyes turn back to the fenced off area with interest, the set up obstacle course. Looks like a little puppy heaven. "Who's Angel and Axel?" I turn to look back at Snake, my eyebrows furrowed, lost about why I'm here. Besides a job... But what could I do here?

Snake chuckles and I glance up to admire his grin, the sun graces his features- showcasing his smooth tan. He nods towards the plain building. "I think it's best that you meet the lovely couple in person- my words won't do them justice." This man is more cryptic than a mime on crack.

"Now is this where I get killed- or kidnapped?" I ask as I feel myself lead towards the unmarked building, the exterior kept clean, even surrounded with a low maintenance garden. Pretty greenery and mulch, even a water feature. I hear the chuckle of laughter in his voice as he lowers it to a conspiratorial whisper.

"I'd hope you know me better than that- I'd bring you to my sex dungeon first. It's more fun that way." He teases amused, I don't have to be looking at him to know he winked. The laugh that falls from my lips is bubbly- not something I'm used to, nor is the hot throb that runs through my core. Lord I wonder what one time with him would be like? I can't say that I'm a nun by any means- but good grief would it be a fun tumble.