Richard Kerrigan is on the verge of losing hope. Fired from his job for blowing the whistle on a defect that would harm service members if used as designed, he is now blacklisted in the Chicago area. A local Serbian mobster wants Richard and won’t take no for an answer.<br><br>Garou Industries, the loup garou privately owned company, has been searching for Richard to offer him a position in the company as they value having someone with his integrity on staff. Richard relocates to Manhattan to begin his new job and stays with Julien Bellaire, his mentor, who is also Richard’s Mate.<br><br>Before they can settle in, the Serbian mobster turns up dead and a corrupt cop who secretly works for the Serbians comes to New York with trumped up charges to pin the murder on Julio. With over eighty witnesses to Julio being on an airplane at the time of the murder, the cop abandons trying to frame Julio and instead plots to murder Richard. The loup garou request assistance from the Italian mob to protect Richard which comes with some interesting consequences.

Wolf Whistle

“You need at least a dozen white to use and eight in silk to match your ties. We can’t forget shoes for your tux.” Julien tapped his well-manicured fingers on the counter.


“You ordered me a tux? When am I going to need a tuxedo?” Richard was working up a head of steam.


“I’ve got one, it’s wonderful.” Julio patted his shoulder. “It’s iridescent gray and comes with a pink vest, darker tie, and handkerchief. Etienne had it made for me. Like you always did, Richard, he knows who I am.”


“You’re married, what do I need a tuxedo for?”


“When we go out to corporate parties and dinners, you’ll need a tux,” Julien explained somewhat reasonably.


Richard threw up his hands. “Why am I even here if I don’t even have veto power?”


Julio looked him straight in the eye, smiled and said, “You had to be measured.”


By the time they got back to the townhouse, Richard said, “I hate to ask, but when is dinner? I’m ashamed to say I’m ravenous.”


Chapter 24