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nerve. Lots of nerve and sexy fire.
Look, you jerkwad. If you d open your ears instead of flapping your gums, you might learn
something. She fisted her hands on her hips, challenging him. Why don t you ask your other friend?
She s alive, isn t she? Or at least she was when you two escaped. Her gaze flickered for a second, then
fixed on him.
He had to give it to her. Bringing up Mysta was a gutsy move. She s alive. No thanks to you.
Damn it, you hardheaded hound. I was trying to help her when you came along and took over.
Lauren waved her hand at the shifters. I guess that s what you do best, huh? Take over? Play alpha?
I don t play at anything. And like I told you before, I am no dog. Too bad you didn t understand that
or maybe you wouldn t be in the fix you re in now. Tucker shoulder-bumped Daniel, his subtle reminder
that time was precious. I know, Tucker. We need to get out of here before the others realize she hasn t
caught up to them, then double back for her.
They needed to stick with the plan. A revised plan, however. Sure, he d wanted to hurt a hunter
tonight, but not this one. The command to attack Lauren stuck in his throat. I don t want to risk the hunters
coming back before we get this done. He silenced the pack s disagreement with one glare. Take her back
to the safe house.
They planned on kidnapping her? Lauren let out a giggle-turned-squeak and waited for whatever
happened next. She backed away from the approaching werewolves to bump against the Dumpster.
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Daniel s friends broke the ring to pace in front of her, never taking their eyes from her. She couldn t
understand everything they said, but his command had thrown them as much as it had her. Suddenly, the
white werewolf beside him changed, his legs elongating, his fur melting away, his face transforming into
the man who d accompanied Daniel to the dental office. A very nude man.
She dropped her gaze to the ground, looking away from his maleness. You re kidnapping me? No,
this couldn t happen. Seriously?
Daniel s hand on her arm brought her head up and she stared straight into his emotionless face. Her
heart pounded, her pulse raced. His eyes drew her inside, showing her the animal within him and drawing
her down until she was sure she could feel his heart beating along with hers.
Better to kidnap you than to kill you. Don t you think? His low voice rippled through her,
shockwaves of warm, liquid sex appeal. For a second, she forgot the werewolves, forgot the hunters, even
forgot to breathe.
He blinked, breaking the trance he d put her in. Right now I m not so sure. She giggled. Had he
almost smiled? The brief flash of humor disappeared before she could catch it and keep it with her.
Let s go. His hold on her tightened, shooting pain up her arm as he dragged her with him. The
werewolves turned the corner and changed, then dressed with clothes hidden in a dark corner. Within
seconds, they pushed on, forming a wall around her, like a rock star escorted off stage by security guards.
However, she felt anything except safe.
She should scream. Maybe if she did, John and the others might hear her. Yet if she did, if she drew
the hunters back, then the shifters could get hurt or worse. Glancing at Daniel s hand on her arm, she
wondered if his touch had somehow stolen her voice. In fact, every time she glanced at him, more of her
panic eased away. He was so handsome, so masterful. She watched the others and couldn t help but
compare them to him. Tucker may have him outdone in size, but Daniel exuded the personal power of a
born leader. She hurried, keeping pace with his purposeful strides. Although it didn t make sense, having
him close to her helped keep the terror at bay. If she kept near Daniel somehow she d get through this.
By the time they made it to the black SUV, her chance to escape was gone. Tucker opened the door,
then reached for her. Daniel grabbed her, making her the meat in a shifter sandwich. She wanted to giggle
at the idea.
Their bodies, those of hardened warriors, pushed against either side of her. She tucked her head,
unsure of where to look. If she turned either way, her breasts would brush against a chest. Heat flashed
through her and she struggled not to face either man. She was a captive, and yet all she could think about
was sex. What the hell was wrong with her? Although perhaps thinking about sex was better than giggling
at them again.
Nothing happens to her, Tucker, got it? Take her to the house and keep her safe. I ll take care of her
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He was leaving her alone with the pack? Fear burst to life again. No, Daniel. Don t leave me
alone& The unspoken with them floated in the air. He stared pointedly at her hand on his arm. She yanked
it away and tried to cover her embarrassment. I mean, how do you know they won t do something to me
when you re not around?
You have nothing to worry about. Daniel lifted his hand, nearly caressing her cheek, then dropped
it. They ll do as I say. He nodded, indicating the back seat. Get in.
Tucker moved out of the way, allowing her to slide into the back seat. He followed her and she
scooted to the other side of the vehicle, wanting to stay as far from him as possible.
To the house, Luca.
The driver nodded and started the car. Lauren twisted to stare out the back window, hoping to implore
Daniel to come with them. He stood on the street corner, his head cocked to the side, reminding her of the
beautiful black werewolf, and lifted his hand to wave. Almost as though ashamed of the action, he dropped
his hand quickly and strode back into the dark alley.
Uh-hem. Tucker tipped his head toward the front of the car. Relax. It s only a short drive.
Lauren inched closer to the door and placed her hand on the door handle. How had this happened to
her? And more to the point, how was she going to save herself? Did she dare jump from the moving car?
One look at the locked door shattered that idea. She sneaked a peek at Tucker who shot her another
hungry? grin. Stifling a titter, she closed her eyes and sent a silent message to the one man who could
help her Daniel. It didn t make sense. John was the one who would help her, but she felt safer with Daniel
around and she wasn t about to question her instinct. At least not yet.
The vehicle screeched to a stop a short time later. Dreading what she might see, Lauren peeked
through the tinted window and blinked. An ornate metal gate swung open and the SUV continued down a
long winding driveway lined on each side by beautifully manicured lawns and topiary. The grounds,
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