Damon (The Protectors #1)(4)

Pam peeked her head in the door. “Mitch is yelling for you.”

“What’s new?” Taking her hand away from her eyes she grabbed her report and got up. “Are you sore?”

“Are you kidding me?” Pam moaned. “It took me five minutes to sit down on the toilet this morning my butt is so sore. It was pretty comical.”

Nicole laughed. “Yeah, it took me a while to get moving.”

“Wonder if one of those warriors would rub my bum to make it feel better?” Pam snickered, her face turning red. “I wanted to die when we had to partner up with them last night. Talk about a work out.”

“I guess they wanted to make sure we were getting the moves right since we are just women folk.” She didn’t want to let on to Pam how much having Damon’s hands on her affected her. Every time he grabbed her in a hold it felt like a sizzle of electricity coursing through her body. She’d never felt anything like it before and the truth was she kinda liked it. “Ah, did you feel, I don’t know, something weird when Jared was working with you?”

They headed down the hall towards Mitch’s office. “You mean did I want to jump his bones?” Pam sighed dramatically. “Well, hell yeah.”

“I’m waiting for that report Callahan.” Mitch’s booming shout bounced down the hall toward them.

Rolling her eyes she stepped into his office, tossing him the report. “Patience is a virtue Mitch.”

“Yeah, well, I wouldn’t know virtue if it bit me on the ass and to hell with patience.” Mitch grunted, thumbing through the report. “Damon and Jared have been waiting for you both. I am about ready to put them on the payroll since they're the only ones who seem to be able to tell time.”

Nicole glanced at the clock. “It’s only three after. Most places give their employees a seven minute window.” She purposely ignored the two men she figured were taking up the chairs behind her. She wasn’t ready to face the large warriors yet, one in particular. She hadn’t thought they would be here this early.

Mitch slammed the report down to glare at her. “I’m not in the mood for your smart mouth remarks Callahan. We have a full schedule today and you all need to train tonight so getcha asses in gear. Pam, you and Jared are pairing up today and Damon is going with you Callahan.”

Nicole heard the two men behind her stand. “No prob boss.” She turned to walk out the door then stopped. “Oh, by the way, you owe the jar a dollar.”

Mitch looked up from his desk, his eyes narrowed. “I didn't say the f-word.”

“No, not today, but you did last night.” Nicole glanced over at the jar that was packed full of dollar bills, mostly Mitch's hard earned money. “I'm proud of ya boss. Only one, that is quite an improvement.”

Mitch stood digging into his pocket, then placed another dollar in the jar marked 'F-WORD' in big bold letters. They actually kept it in his office since he contributed to the jar more than anyone. “If you want a seven minute window for your late ass Callahan be my guest to find another place to work.” Mitch threw out behind her.

“You know you love me boss.” Nicole chuckled. “Who else is going to keep you on your toes?”

“God help me.” Mitch groaned before slamming his door shut.

Jared chuckled as the four made their way down the hall. “What was that all about?”

“Since we work with children so much we have to watch our language. So Nicole made the 'F-WORD' jar. She uses the money at the end of the year to help with a Christmas party for the kids.” Pam chuckled. “Mitch is the worst offender of the f-word and Nicole calls him on it every time.”

“Is it just that word or others along with it?” Jared's eyes crinkled with humor.

“Just the f-word.” Pam snickered. “Everyone has to eat and pay bills. Nicole tried for them all, but everyone revolted because their paychecks were disappearing into the jar.”

“Hey, it's not my fault everyone around here has a potty mouth.” Nicole grumbled.

They stopped in front of Nicole's office. Jared dug into his wallet. “Guess since we're going to be helping I need to watch my mouth.” Jared handed Nicole a twenty. “That should do it until I can get control of my favorite word.”

Smiling Nicole nodded. “Yeah, cause vampire warrior or not I will call you on it.”

“She is ruthless when it comes to making money for the kids.” Pam chuckled. “Everyone who comes in on a regular basis is warned about it because we do have kids in here sometimes. She got the UPS guy last week.”

“I'm not ruthless.” Nicole turned to head into her office. “I'm determined.”

Pam looked up at Damon. “What about you? You tossing in now or waiting until she catches you?”

“I have more control than Jared.” Damon grinned at Jared's eye roll.

Jared snorted. “Yeah, right. I bet you've said it at least twenty times this morning already.”

“Didn't have a reason not to.” Damon looked down at Nicole and winked. “Now I do.”

“You'll slip.” Jared gave a confident nod.

“Yeah, well if he does I'll call him on it too.” Nicole warned. She was a little shocked that these rough and tough warriors would play along.