Tamsin pulls up to the Reid mansion, a huge grey stone building, more like a small castle than a house. Three floors, pool, solarium, stables; these people have it all. She jumps out of her black Dodge Nitro in a figure hugging dark grey leather jacket and tight black jeans. Walking up to the front of the house she sees two huge wolf statues at either side of the door.

'Subtle.' She thinks to herself as the door opens in front of her.

"You must be Tamsin, please come inside, I'm Dyson Reid. You come highly recommended." He says shaking her hand and ushering her into the study adjoining the hall.

Mounted on the walls are daggers, swords, battle axes and shields dating back hundreds of years. On the large oak desk to the farthest side of the room is a huge stack of papers and photographs.

"Working on the case?" Tamsin queries, throwing her gaze over to the table.

"Yes. There's so much to look into before the hearing; the investigation into the Lu Shen Triad is getting uglier by the minute. There have already been attacks made on my life and I can't take any chance that my daughter could be harmed. We are wolves but even we can't stop bullets." He smiles sadly and looks up at Tamsin.

"I won't take my eyes off her, you have my word."

"I hope Kenzi won't give you too much trouble." Dyson apologises in advance.

"Oh don't worry, I've seen it all, your daughter will be as safe as houses Mr Reid."

"You should meet her; she's up in her room, second floor and third door on the right. If you don't mind I have to get back to work. Thank you for coming."

Tamsin nods and starts towards the blue and white flecked marble spiral staircase. Dyson strides back to his desk and picks up the first of a hundred papers to read over; his brow knitting as he scans the corresponding photos.


Reaching the second floor Tamsin walks over to the directed door and gently knocks twice. After a few seconds of no reply she lifts her arm to knock again when the door opposite opens and a young girl with raven hair and ice blue eyes walks out wrapped in a tiny towel, steam cascading off her skin. Tamsin is a little taken aback but she doesn't let it show.

"Good evening Miss Reid, I've been assigned as your bodyguard, my name is Tamsin."

Kenzi looks her up and down and then walks past into her bedroom.

"I don't need a baby sitter, I know how to handle myself."

"I'm sure that's true but your father is coming under heavy fire with this Triad case, which makes you a prime target for anyone trying to get to him. Your life could be in serious danger."

What makes you think you're any more equipped to deal with danger than I am?" Kenzi questions, lowering her voice and flashing her yellow wolf eyes at Tamsin.

"You might be strong but you aren't trained for this type of threat, I'm a Valkyrie, I eat mortal danger for breakfast. Now if you have any plans I would appreciate you telling me beforehand so we can plan out routes. Are you going out tonight?"

"Yeah I'm hitting up this club down town with some friends, Carpe Noctem."

"I know it, I'll drive you." Tamsin states.

"And then leave me at the club to enjoy myself, minus your presence, right?"

"I'll be with you at all times; it's for your own safety." She reassures.

"I can see this weekend is going to be no fun at all." Kenzi snipes plastering a fake smile wide across her face and shutting the door in Tamsin's.