ENTRY 14
BITE ME

"Charlie. Are you for real right now? " I asked as he smiled.

Sometimes, I wonder about the man.

"This can't be a good idea…" Charlie stops me and smiles.

"What's the worst that will happen? I think it's a great idea…" I stop him before he continues his thought.

"Why in the hell would parents be okay with their children coming home with tumblers that say 'Bite Me' on them. No matter how many of your friends think it's funny. My kids are six and seven!"

Charlie laughs at me and like many times since I gave birth to his granddaughter, Hannah, and ten months later twin grandsons, Asher and Gabriel.

I wonder how we are related.

"Not to mention, these are way bigger than anything any of these kids will be able to hold. What were you thinking?"

"Bells. They are not old enough to understand. And the Dad's will all think it's funny. Hell your husband does."

Looking over at the overgrown man child next to me.

Sadly, this seems like something he would approve of.

Even if I don't.

"Anything to say, dear husband? " If he could teleport, I am sure he would right now.

So much for being a super strong werewolf.

"Sweetheart…" he looks at Charlie like he is looking for a lifeline.

"Son…sometimes it's best to say nothing and let the adults talk." And that shuts up my husband.

Poor Jacob.

"Dad. We have talked about this. You know full well that all of Paul and Rachel's monsters bite. This will not help matters if they think Police Chief Charlie allows biting."

A look of fear flashes Charlie's eyes. I think I got it.

"Shit. I forgot about the Lahote Kids…what are we going to do with the tumblers I got?"

"Don't care Dad. But they aren't coming to camp." I say with authority.

"Yes ma'am. I guess I will hand them out to all my fishing buddies…"

"Don't include my kids or they aren't going fishing!"

Charlie walks away. Feeling defeated.

Jacob laughs.

Rolling my eyes, I look at Jacob with my arms crossed. Meaning business.

"I tried to talk him out of it. I knew you wouldn't be happy with those tumblers."

"You think? It's asking for more scars for all the kids! I swear I love those monsters, but sometimes I wonder about them."

Pulling out my phone, I find some basic kids cups with lids that we can write their names on them easily.

Quickly buying them for in store pickup I send Charlie a text to pick them up in an hour.

"Sorry Bells. I was really trying to help. Next time I will run purchasing stuff by you."

And just like that, Charlie Swan leaves the house to get the cups that won't create drama.

And just like that, I know he's going to do it again. I just pray I'll find out about it before it's too late.

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