Chapter Nineteen Stiles and Derek sat stiffly in the Argent living room, sharing an uncomfortable sofa with a gaudy flower pattern on a burgundy background.  In Stiles’ opinion, it clashed horribly with the gold wallpaper and blue curtains, but it wasn’t his house—and he was making sure Derek’s new place would be tasteful and comfortable, even if … Continue reading Those Left Behind-Chapters 19-21

Chapter 13 “Erica Reyes—how well do you know her?” Derek and Stiles were puttering around in Derek’s new kitchen, preparing the room for the inaugural Cooking Day on the following Saturday.  Derek had a set of good-quality pots and pans, but Stiles would have to supply the food processor as Derek hadn’t seen the need … Continue reading Those Left Behind-Chapters 13-18

Chapter Seven Stiles was tense as he sat on the bench. The night was cool and clear, and the huge, full moon was quite visible. Stiles wondered, briefly, if that would make a difference: being able to see the moon versus having it hidden behind a cloud.  Probably not.  Yet another thing to ask Derek … Continue reading Those Left Behind-Chapters 7-12

Chapter One The air was still and damp as the dew settled with the rising moon.  Stiles’ father had received an urgent radio transmission—code 10-54 in the Beacon Hills Preserve—and he left the house with barely a word. Stiles knew he really shouldn’t, but he often used an old, hand-built radio to listen to Sheriff’s … Continue reading Those Left Behind-Chapters 1-6