I showed up at Tom's door right at nine, and he opened the door just as I was ready to knock. "Ella!" He pulled me into a hug, then walked me into his large office and closed the door. He had a conference table opposite his desk, and he pulled a chair out for me on one side.

"Thank you, Mr. Harris." I smiled as I set my coffee and manila envelope down.

"No need for that formality, Ella, you're practically family." He noticed my face fell and he looked in my eyes and saw the conflict. "Trouble in paradise?"

I was so glad he was fully informed about werewolves...