Love Dove

Just Give Me A Sign

Kat smiled a bit as she felt Lia hug her back, before she moved away and grabbed a muffin and some juice. Sitting beside Atty, she looked at Lia when she said was making chocolate chip muffins, they sounded so delicious. “Oh I will definitely want some of those.” She smiled a bit as she shook her head a bit at the offer to make something else. “No, this is fine for now. Thanks though.” She said picking at her muffin and eating it. As good as those muffins were, she wasn't finding herself as hungry this morning as usual.

Lia said that they wouldn't be having a lesson today and honestly she was a bit glad. She didn't really feel like trying to do a lesson today. “That's okay, I might practice yesterday's lesson. Honestly, I feel a little weird today, I’m sure if that will miss with things.” Kat could see Lia try to hide a yawn, and she couldn't help but wonder if she had even gotten any sleep last night. If she wasn't worried about bringing up whatever happened with her last night, she would ask.

Kat gave a smile towards Atty when he said he would finish telling her the story from last night of she wanted him to. “I would love that.” She said with a nod, happy he knew she only fell asleep because of how tried she was. She reached across the table and took up another muffin to pick at and started to eat it when Atty said something about outside being cold. Kat nodded a bit looking up at Atty. “Okay, I'll bundle up if we do then.”

She was so used to both of the guys being up before her, the fact that Mitch could have been still asleep hadn't even crossed her mind. Honestly she had thought that maybe he was outside on one of the porches. Or maybe he had to run back to the castle.

Kat gave a small chuckle. “The smell of food is the only reason I get up as early as I do.” Though the sound of wasting a whole day sleeping did seem a bit much for her. She watched Lia set coffee and a muffin down where Mitch usually sat, before chuckling at what Atty said. “Seriously, I’m going to be watching the clock now.” She said before giggling and getting up to get herself some more juice.

It didn't seem like that much longer, before Kat could hear a door upstairs opening, followed by Edgar quacking. She looked at the clock before nudging Atty softly 8:45. “I'm gonna be weirded out if she knows our schedules too.” She whispered to him, before Edgar waddled into the kitchen quacking happily at her. Smiling a bit Kat pulled a piece of muffin off to give to Edgar. Before he waddled to Lia as Mitch walked into the kitchen.

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Quack….quack….quack...quack….qua Mitch groaned loudly as he peeked up from the pillow he was laying face down on. It smelt like Lia’s shampoo and was surprising relaxing. Looking on the floor by the bed, he could see the little duck staring impatiently at him. Quack….quack. Mitch groaned. “Come on Edgar go back to bed. Please.” Quack!

“Morning is bad Edgar.” The duck gave him that serious look at almost matched Lia’s before ruffling its feathers at him. Mitch let his head lay back on the pillow. Quack...quack….quack….quack. Mitch looked up to him standing by the door staring full force at it, it's quacking only seeming to get louder. Mitch groaned a bit louder before getting out from under the nice warm covers and opening the door.

The little duckling waddled its butt to the top of the stairs before stopping, looking at Mitch, and quacking a bit. Mitchell mumbled to himself still half asleep, and really annoyed it was only half. Slowly he walked over and picked Edgar up, before walking down the steps with him. He could smell fresh baked muffins and coffee as he got to the end of the steps. It was enough to wake him up enough to know which way the kitchen was after he put Edgar down.

The thought to change out of his sleep pants and sleeveless shirt. Or even brush his messing hair, which was sticking up in some places, never even entered his mind, there was only space for one thought this early. Coffee. He didn't even notice the others looking at him, the slow half dragging his feet steps towards his seat. “Good morning Mitch.” The almost cheerful voice made him flinch a bit as if he had just now realized there was something else in the room with his coffee.

Mitch looked at Kat and grunted to her greeting before mumbling “Morning.” He looked around the room and taking in Atticus and Lia there too. His eyes widened a bit looking around again at the kitchen filled with muffins, before looking at Lia for a minute and mumbling. “Did you make cookies?” Hearing giggle from Kat at his question.

This Fire Burns, Always

Murphy O'Connell

57|The O'Connell's|The Don|The Quick Wit



Edward McFray

32|The O'Connell's|The Don's Fake Right Hand|The Con-Artist

This Fire Burns, Always

The loud sound of thunder crashing down outside, was the only sound throughout the office other than the quick tapping away at the keyboard. Only to stop for a moment here or there a ruffle through papers and check the few files on the desk. The tall dark brown hair and light caramel colored eyes, sat in the chair at the desk filling out the papers to switch some money from one bank account to the other.

With a sigh he flipped through the papers again to make sure everything was signed with both last names. Both signatures from a different to make them look like a different person had signed them. “Does this do it then? My O’Riley account opened back up?” He asked the skinny brunette behind the desk who nodded as she took the papers flipping through them.

“I’m thinkin’ so, I just halfta finish typin’ in the paper work. Not ta mention that transferin’ the money from your main account without it tracin’ back that it came from your family name if anyone looks inta it….” She said, rumbling off a bit more about it as she kept typing before peeking at him to see the blank look as he just kept nodding at her words. Kimberly rolled her eyes and sighed a bit. “In other words, it takes a moment to cover yore tracks, Daniel.”

Daniel kind of laughed at her dumbing it down for him before shaking his head a bit. “I was following you Kim.” He received a look and he smirked a bit. “Well I was following you half way through it anyway.” He added giving an actual smile out of her as she shook her head at him. His family had known Kim's family for years, and when she came to America they helped her set up this tiny office. She was their bookie for free now days, she had so much business with the little gangs around her.

“You know Dan, if you actually kept yore O’Riley account updated more. You wouldn't be havin’ this problem, it takes longer to make it look as active.”

“Yeah, but I would forget about it. A lot of my contacts think that I had to leave town and go back to Ireland for a year. I wouldn't have left my accounts active here.” He explained before Kim held a hand up to stop him.

“Hey now, I don't wanna know none of this shat. I’m just your accountant remember? None of the mob shat.” Kimberly said, her voice getting a bit more strict. She saw Daniel roll his eyes and nod before going back to her computer.

Daniel felt his phone buzz and pulled it out, expecting to be his father or his father’s right hand man. It was Cassidy instead and he was happy about that.He had been working for months to convince his father that the easiest to take out the Italian mob was to cut them down from the inside. With Cassidy by his side, they had managed to convince him, and Daniel fully intended to make Cassidy his right hand when he took over.

Want a drink? Heard something about a place called The Cherry. We should check it out.

Daniel stared at the name of the bar for a minute smile. He had been to The Cherry quite a few times, one of the regulars, James, “helped him” get recruited into the small Irish gang calming to have dealings with the mob. He had even let James know he had worked his way into the mob for he wanted a reference for a hit sometime.

Yeah sounds like a plan, just finishing up with Kim.

He sent the text before sticking the phone back in his pocket without waiting for a text back. He looked at Kim with a small smile. “We’re almost done here yeah? I have a buddy I have to meet up with.” He asked before Kim nodded.

“Yeah, that should be doin’ it.” She answered starting to shut all of her stuff off not even paying attention that Daniel hadn't left yet until he waited for her and opened the door for her to head out. Daniel offered Kim a ride before getting in the car and texting Cassidy again to let her know he was on his way.

The thunder crashed again as Daniel got out of his car and he frowned a bit as he headed inside the little bar in the neutral zone. He was happy to be out of the rain and regretted not grabbing a umbrella before he left his house. He looked around the bar, it was much deader than he remembered it being before. Three guys in the corner talking, one watching the game, James getting his ass kicked at darts from some pretty brunette, and the redhead that was like a sister to him watching them play. He gave a nod to James seeing him look at the door, before heading towards the bar. “Tequila straight?”

Daniel nodded towards the bartender holding up two fingers. He watched the bartender pour him a few shots, before taking them and carrying them over to a table where he could still watch the game. His eyes lingering on the brunette between her throws.

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Victor sighed rubbing a hand over his face has he get into his car, leading his head back. The had just finished up with everything Giorgio needed him to do today, and everything Richard put on his plate as well. He kind of hated that prick, but he hadn't worked his ass off to get this far to open his mouth like an idiot. Now he fully intended to go to the bar to see how things went with Nicole.

Maybe see if he could find a girl to go home with him. Though...honestly The Cherry probably wouldn't have anyone that fit his standards. Hearing his phone buzz in his bag, he reached in and dug around until he found his phone. Seeing the message from Nicole he opened it quickly and replied.

What's going on? I’m heading there now, try to hold off on the excitement til I get there. Haha

He had known Nicole for years, and he had no doubt whatever ever that she could handle herself. Because honestly...she scared the fuck out of him sometimes. It was a bit of a same she wasn't going to be the one taking over. Though he knew that even Giorgio didn't say it, she was his baby.

Victor watched the meeting between Giorgio and Nicole quietly. Though offering a smile and nod towards her when she looked up at him. He like Giorgio fully believed that Nicole was able to pull off finding a way into the O'Connells. She was crafty, hell she even could deal with the fucking Russians.

It was nice to see Giorgio wishing his daughter luck. As Nicole left the door Giorgio frowned looking troubled, he clearly hated to put his daughter in this situation. “Your daughter is talented. I wouldn't be surprised if she slipped in and got to their top.” He received a look and Victor shrugged. “I won't. You know I'll be there to help her if there is a situation.”

“You better be….” The tone caused Victor to blink. “I would hate for you to deal with something happening to my daughter.”

Victor frowned a bit. “Oh I know sir. It won't.”

Victor shook his head a bit as he turned off his car, fishing for the umbrella in the back seat before pocketing his keys and phone. Setting his umbrella by the door, he looked over the dead bar, his eyes lingering on the redhead that screamed both cop and doesn't belong here. Of course Nicole was kicking some poor guys ass at darts. When his eyes caught the sight of the two guys in the he smiled as they waved at him.

They ran some of the horse races he sometime had a hand in fixing. He waved before heading to the bar. “Gin neat and a shot of bourbon.” He said before the bartender had a chance to ask. Taking the glasses he caught Nicole’s eye and sat the shot on the table for her, before winking and heading to talk to his friends.

Reality is a nightmare.

Lol that works, I think we should let them have their date though. Be a little nice before wrecking their whole world haha.

Save Me|Save Yourself|Save Us All

Aww *pets him as he drinks a bit* I was trying to make it were you didn't have to shift haha. *pours glass into bowl*

You grip but I know you like when I pinch your cheeks softly.

*whispers loudly* Oh I know he is. Ally McJealousButt

Reality is a nightmare.

Okay I was just making sure I was reading it right haha. Hmm I like the idea of them going out on a date. Of course depending on when we want them to grab the other two. She could always get another job for Markus and then Rex ask her out on a date.

Reality is a nightmare.

Okay so just wanted to ask. Is he still wanting her to go with him? Do you have a plan as to how they are going to geab the two of them?

Still Worth Fighting For

Zach couldn’t help that his smile lingered a little bit longer hearing what Dahl muttered to herself. He didn't say anything else though. He liked to pretend he couldn’t hear when she muttered to herself, it felt like an invasion of privacy sometimes, that he really couldn’t help. Instead he played with Poppy and her bear, it was hard not to find it cute how easy she was being on the bear. Though he had no doubt he would be picking up fluff in the morning. Then Dahl asked him what he thought of their new acquaintances, and he answered before asking her thoughts watching her cook the veggies.

Zach was quiet as he listened to her, he hadn’t felt like they were too much of a threat either. He could understand her worries though, watching her look at the floor before looking back at the steaks and veggies. It might have sounded weird but the fact she cared so much about everyone, was part of the reason he loved her so much. He had knew that Hoyt would be the main reason she would worry if she did. He really wished there was something he could tell her, but it had been a reason he was worried about Hoyt too.

He smiled down at his plate for a moment before looking back at Dahl, taking a moment to think over his words when she was done before speaking. “Who know babe, even if it passes the votes, we can keep Hoyt safe. No one would tell what type of hybrid he is. Everyone wants to keep Hoyt from that.” He said softly, trying to soothe her worries some.

He then started eating his steak and vegetables as she sat down, medium rare and it tasted great. Zach couldn't help the amused smile on his face at her next words, it was kind of cute though. “No, I’m fine darling, I don't think you can make it too rare for me.” He did wish he had thought to buy some wine for their dinner though. He did think to buy something though. “I bought you something while you were shopping though.” He said before handing her a small box he had hid in his pocket, inside was a pair of earrings that looked like wings. “I hope you like them, I mean you have your own but they made me think of you.”

After dinner was over he put one of Dahlia’s favorite movies on and promised her that he would do the dishes in the morning. Pulling her over to the couch with him.

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The sound of the bedroom door opening woke Mitch slightly, it hadn't been that long since he simply decided to “rest his eyes” and fell asleep. He was about to tell Lia to come to bed with him before he heard her talking to someone. He listened for a moment for someone to answer before he heard her get into the shower. Maybe he was just hearing things?

He had just fallen asleep again, when the door opened again and he heard Lia talking a bit more. Mitch smiled to himself for only a moment when him realized that she was talking to herself. It was a little adorable as much as hilarious, he always talked to him, he could remember when it used to drive her crazy. He laid there quietly listening to her list off what she was going to do, partly because he wasn't sure if it was morning and he didn't want to be awake. Feeling her move the book off his chest and kiss his cheek before cuddle to him. Mitch moved his arm wrap her, sleepily mumbling into her hair. “Night honey.” Before he fall back asleep.

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Kat smiled as Lia kissed her cheek, kissing hers back. “We won't be mom, good night.” She reassured her before watching her leave the kitchen and she waited a moment before looking at Aless as she said Cass had gotten back to her. She was going to get Izzy to come too, she gave a quiet excited clap at the news. She nodded her head giving her older sister a look. “I do, I mean clearly she beyond stressed. You saw the tiny freak out she had about the music last night.” She frowned a little and shook her head. “Cass and Izzy will be so much help they are used to throwing parties and weddings.” She said with a smile.

“Plus mom will be so surprised.” Kat was happy that she and Aless had come up with this plan, Lia could use help. Not only with the wedding but with her stress levels. She swore that Lia wasn't sleeping as well worrying about it. Plus it would be so nice to see the both of them again. She was going to see them at the wedding of course, but she did miss them. Even Checkov too.

She started to gather up the papers they had been working on when Aless asked to stay with her tonight. She had told Atty she would come sleep in his room, but she was sure he would understand. “Sure, let me just tell Atty I’m not staying in his room. I hate to think of you sleeping up in that tree. It's cold out there. I am kind of tired though so let's go to bed.” Kat said smiling at her big sister. She knew just how bad Aless and Roland's fights could get, and she didn't want Aless running off again.

Writing a note on a piece of sticky paper just in case, she headed to Atticus room after unlocking hers for Aless and giving her some pjs, so she didn't have to go back to her room. She could hear his soft breathing as soon as she opened the door a bit. Kat couldn't help but smile to herself because Atticus was also so cute when he slept. She left the sticky note on the back of the door where he could see it when he woke up. “Gonna stay with Aless in my room. Kisses your Kitty” A little doodle of a frog with a top hat on the edge of the note.

Kat knocked on her door, which felt so weird, before coming into her bedroom. An extra pillow and blanket in her hands, handing them to Aless with a smile. “I didn't know if you wanted to cuddle up under one blanket so I brought you one.” Climbing into her bed she smiled holding up her stuffed frog. “You can have Philburt if you want too. He makes everything better.” She kicked the frog's front legs at her sister.

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Eli was not a fan of motorcycles, he never had been and almost getting hit by a car didn’t help him feel any better about them. Literally the only good thing about this was Rhi. Once they stopped at the bar she said that driving motorcycles was fun…..yeah, he would just have to agree to disagree on that one. Her reply to him wanting to sit with her made Eli wonder just how bad his guy really was. The question was answered as soon as he saw him. He wouldn't even want to do busy with this guy, and his standards for people with information was pretty low at times.

The first the guy touched Rhi, Rhi handled it herself and he didn't want to undermine her, though he did move her glass out of Chester’s reach. The last thing he wanted was the guy to try and drug her. Though she spent what felt like forever in the bathroom, and from the smell of Chester he must have bathed himself in cheap dollar store cologne. I was kind of ready to leave already.

When she finally came out of the bathroom, she looked really pissed. After watching dick face get hissed at, he decided he would ask what happened after they left the bar. Though the bastard had the nerve to touch Rhi again, hand going further down than it ever should have. When Rhi asked if Eli wanted another drink, she didn't give him a chance to reply, but he wouldn't have anyway.

As soon as Rhi left the table Chester went to sit back down, fuck no. Eli stand hand grabbing the back of Chester’s neck, pushing his head to slam into the table hard enough to spill Chester's own drink, it soaking his hair. Eli’s other hand had Chester's wrist, twisting it, shoulder pulled farther back then it should be. One small movement and he could break Chester's wrist and dislocate his shoulder. Eli gripped his hair pulling his head off of the table so he could see him. “Listen here mother fucker.” He started voice quiet and eerily calm. “I don't know what cologne fill shit hole you climbed out of. But, I believe that the rules were you don't touch Rhi. And if it was me making the rules you wouldn't be allowed to look out of her without having your eyes cut out.”

He looked up to see Rhi taking their drinks and turn to head to their table, he leaned in really close, his voice low and darker. “So you will treat her like a lady or you won't use this arm again for a while. And if I hear you touched her again, even a little hand shake. Me and a couple of my irish friends will find where you live and make it where you don't even have something for you to touch.” Letting go of Chester's head he patted his cheek, his words a little loud. “Make sure you clean up your mess there buddy.”

He gave Rhi a small smile as he took the glass from her hand, and sat back at the table, sipping on his drink as he took out his phone to see Tara texted. An outside group dead. Kyp said it was a group of demon hunters Rhi’s brother knew. Might go with.”

Eli frowned at his phone, no wonder Rhi seemed so pissed off. Fine, if they want you to. Be careful and let Taylor know you are leaving.

I don't need Taylor knowing when I leave. He isn't my babysitter.

Either tell him, OR GO HOME TARA. I’m not in the mood for this. Eli was glaring down at his phone as he sent the text, before putting it back in his pocket ignoring the buzz back as he paid attention to what was going on with Rhi and Chester taking sips of his drink.

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Tara chuckled a bit when Kyp said he could tell her stuff she wouldn't believe, it would have a really nice offer. If it was terrifying to think that he could find out stuff about her too. His answer to her asking him not to tell people her stuff, was reassuring, and she smiled up at him when he said that she was cool. “Well it's about time someone else realized it.” She said with a laugh. “You're cool to gigantor, though I might take you up on that offer.”

Tara laughed a little at the fact Rhi could only drive motorcycles, that would so suck for Eli! “Well to be fair they are really time consuming so I get that.” Then they got on the subject of Kyp’s sanctums and what he did for Rhi. The fact he used the word sanctum made a lot more sense now. “Oh that is actually really awesome! I’ve never met a hacker before.”

Tara tried to match the look Kyp gave her when she said where she lived. Apparently this Serg guy lived there too, but she didn't know all of her dozens of neighbors. “Well how was I supposed to know that? There are like six floors Kyp.” She said crossing her arms as she broke the look to stick her tongue at him. He said that Serg had a Nissan and she nodded a bit. I have a Civic been it's at the apartments.”

Then bad news came about a few hunters they knew being dead, she felt bad, or as close to bad as she could, for Rhi. Simply nodding as he said that he had to take the phone call, and another hunter came over. He was bigger than Eli and Kyp put together, he could probably snap Kyp like a twig. As the two of them were talking she texted Eli.

An outside group dead. Kyp said it was a group of demon hunters Rhi’s brother knew. Might go with.”
Fine, if they want you to. Be careful and let Taylor know you are leaving.
I don't need Taylor knowing when I leave. He isn't my babysitter.
Either tell him, OR GO HOME TARA. I’m not in the mood for this.
Wow Mr.Grumpy Pants. Fine I’ll make sure he knows.

The really big guy asked if she was okay. It was funny that he look kind of terrifying when he wasn't asking if she was okay, Tara nodded a bit. “Yeah I’m okay. It takes a lot to bug me.” Kyp asked if she knew Serg, who she guessed was this guy, and she shook her head before smiling as it started to click. “No, not officially, but you live in apartment 4 right? I’m the girl you always buzz in cause I forget my keys.” She thought knew that accent. “Before I head home do you guys need help?”

Save Me|Save Yourself|Save Us All

Aww yay! *gives a glass of milk*

Haha yeah Alex, I'm cute. I get away with being corny. *pinches his cheek and sticks tongue out at him**

Save Me|Save Yourself|Save Us All

I'm just saying, if you were laying there all cute and fluffy with your kitty catness. I would stare and try to pet you.

Well Randa you are hot! Literaly in more ways than one haha.