Mercy Thompson 5.5 - In Red, With Pearls

Short Story • Mercy Thompson Universe/World: Events take place June, Year Two

Some people are just jerks, like Warren's neighbors. Then there's the nasty witches, who seem to be after his boyfriend, Kyle. Apparently they've never heard that antagonizing a werewolf has consequences.

Reprinted in: Patricia Briggs' Anthology, 'Shifting Shadows' (2014)

Original story in: Urban Fantasy Anthology, 'Down These Strange Streets' (2014) • Edited by George R.R. Martin & Gardner Dozois