Howl For It
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Then he came inside of her. A hot rush of release that just sent the pleasure crashing over her again. She held onto Gage, digging her nails into his flesh. Marking him because no matter what the hell else happened between them, there was one thing that she was sure of. One absolute thing.
Mine.
Gage belonged to her.
New clothes were brought to them. A good thing, because the ripped look wouldnt have worked so well for Kayla. She dressed quickly and tried to peek at Gages ass only three times.
Four.
Clearing her throat, she turned away. I need to talk with the demon. Curtis might be able to tell her more about what had happened to her brother. Shed drill him, then start a search plan.
If her brother had left the compound, that meant hed realized the truth about Lyle. Hed known she wasnt lying.
He believed her.
Im afraid thats not gonna be possible.
Frowning, she glanced back over her shoulder. Gage was dressed now. No more sexy peeks at his ass. Pity. Why not?
Because I had two of my pack . . . escort Curtis to a safe location.
Her eyebrows rose. Shed thought they were already in a safe house. Then escort me to this same location. Seemed simple enough to her.
But Gage didnt exactly look agreeable as he said, I didnt want the demon knowing where Id hidden the rest of the pack, so I didnt let him get close.
Right, okay, sounded fine to her. He probably had a tracker on him anyway. Unless hed dug it out. Without Lyle knowing? Maybe . . . the demon seemed to have plenty of secrets. I would have mentioned that tracker bit to you, she muttered and some nice, remembered fury spiked her blood. But you know, you drugged me first.
His lips tightened.
Speaking of trackers . . . We need to check Daviss body. If he was tagged, then Lyle could already be on his way here.
Gage didnt look particularly worried about that. Yes, he said slowly, with a faint nod. He could be.
Just like that, the light finally dawned. You . . . want him here. Gage wanted Lyle to come after them.
Gage held her gaze. I dug the tracker out of the demon before I let him go to the safe house.
So he hadnt been so clueless after all. Tricky wolf.
And I brought it here with me.
What? Her breath expelled in a rush.
So I figure with Curtis and Lyle both giving off a signal to this place, well be having company soon.
The killing kind of company. Why? Why would he want to bring the hunters to him?
I brought in reinforcements, he said with a shrug and didnt even look a little bit concerned about the coming attack. Wolves from other packs. Wolves who aretired of being hunted.
She couldnt read his expression. Nothing showed past the stoic wall of determination that hardened his strong features. Youre setting your own trap.
It was my turn.
Or had it been his plan all along? Suspicion slipped through her.
Shamus will be coming soon. Hes going to make sure youre taken away from this place during the battle.
Was the guy saying she couldnt handle a fight? What? Did she look like a piece of fluff? Ive been battling since I was sixteen years old, she pointed out.
So arent you due for a break?
She blinked at him, then forced her clenched jaw to relax. Theyd gone from hot sex straight to him kicking her out? That was too fast of a one-eighty for her. Im not going to leave you when you need me. That was not who she was.
His lips tightened. And I dont want you to see what I do to the men you once considered friends.
Her heart was about to slam through her chest. Youre not killing them all. That wasnt an option. They think theyre making the world a better place! That theyre out there fighting monsters
Then they should be prepared for when the monsters fight back.
She shook her head. No, no, she wouldnt let a bloodbath happen on her watch. They only thought they were taking out killers. We had files, reports! We didnt attack innocents!
But he just stared back at her, and her words seemed so hollow to her own ears. Nausea rolled through her.
So many lies. Lyle had fooled them too well.
Theyd let themselves be fooled.
Hes the one who should be stopped, she muttered and refused to back down. The othersgive them a chance, Gage.
So they can fill my heart with silver? Cut off my head? His smile held a cruel edge. Sorry, sweetheart, thats not happening, not even for you.
A light rap sounded at the door.
Gages nostrils flared. Shamus.
I dont want you to lose your damn head. She didnt move. She could still feel the guy inside her. She wasnt walking away and leaving him to a bloody battle. This was more than sex. The guy had better realize that.
I wont. Im rather attached to my head.
He was driving her crazy. This isnt a joke! She tried to keep her voice calm and make the wolf see reason. The hunters . . . theyll come in expecting a trap. Lyle will be ready to use and lose them all, if he can take you out. Because shed seen the fury in Lyles eyes. He wasnt stopping, not until hed taken over this town.
Mine.
Gage belonged to her.
New clothes were brought to them. A good thing, because the ripped look wouldnt have worked so well for Kayla. She dressed quickly and tried to peek at Gages ass only three times.
Four.
Clearing her throat, she turned away. I need to talk with the demon. Curtis might be able to tell her more about what had happened to her brother. Shed drill him, then start a search plan.
If her brother had left the compound, that meant hed realized the truth about Lyle. Hed known she wasnt lying.
He believed her.
Im afraid thats not gonna be possible.
Frowning, she glanced back over her shoulder. Gage was dressed now. No more sexy peeks at his ass. Pity. Why not?
Because I had two of my pack . . . escort Curtis to a safe location.
Her eyebrows rose. Shed thought they were already in a safe house. Then escort me to this same location. Seemed simple enough to her.
But Gage didnt exactly look agreeable as he said, I didnt want the demon knowing where Id hidden the rest of the pack, so I didnt let him get close.
Right, okay, sounded fine to her. He probably had a tracker on him anyway. Unless hed dug it out. Without Lyle knowing? Maybe . . . the demon seemed to have plenty of secrets. I would have mentioned that tracker bit to you, she muttered and some nice, remembered fury spiked her blood. But you know, you drugged me first.
His lips tightened.
Speaking of trackers . . . We need to check Daviss body. If he was tagged, then Lyle could already be on his way here.
Gage didnt look particularly worried about that. Yes, he said slowly, with a faint nod. He could be.
Just like that, the light finally dawned. You . . . want him here. Gage wanted Lyle to come after them.
Gage held her gaze. I dug the tracker out of the demon before I let him go to the safe house.
So he hadnt been so clueless after all. Tricky wolf.
And I brought it here with me.
What? Her breath expelled in a rush.
So I figure with Curtis and Lyle both giving off a signal to this place, well be having company soon.
The killing kind of company. Why? Why would he want to bring the hunters to him?
I brought in reinforcements, he said with a shrug and didnt even look a little bit concerned about the coming attack. Wolves from other packs. Wolves who aretired of being hunted.
She couldnt read his expression. Nothing showed past the stoic wall of determination that hardened his strong features. Youre setting your own trap.
It was my turn.
Or had it been his plan all along? Suspicion slipped through her.
Shamus will be coming soon. Hes going to make sure youre taken away from this place during the battle.
Was the guy saying she couldnt handle a fight? What? Did she look like a piece of fluff? Ive been battling since I was sixteen years old, she pointed out.
So arent you due for a break?
She blinked at him, then forced her clenched jaw to relax. Theyd gone from hot sex straight to him kicking her out? That was too fast of a one-eighty for her. Im not going to leave you when you need me. That was not who she was.
His lips tightened. And I dont want you to see what I do to the men you once considered friends.
Her heart was about to slam through her chest. Youre not killing them all. That wasnt an option. They think theyre making the world a better place! That theyre out there fighting monsters
Then they should be prepared for when the monsters fight back.
She shook her head. No, no, she wouldnt let a bloodbath happen on her watch. They only thought they were taking out killers. We had files, reports! We didnt attack innocents!
But he just stared back at her, and her words seemed so hollow to her own ears. Nausea rolled through her.
So many lies. Lyle had fooled them too well.
Theyd let themselves be fooled.
Hes the one who should be stopped, she muttered and refused to back down. The othersgive them a chance, Gage.
So they can fill my heart with silver? Cut off my head? His smile held a cruel edge. Sorry, sweetheart, thats not happening, not even for you.
A light rap sounded at the door.
Gages nostrils flared. Shamus.
I dont want you to lose your damn head. She didnt move. She could still feel the guy inside her. She wasnt walking away and leaving him to a bloody battle. This was more than sex. The guy had better realize that.
I wont. Im rather attached to my head.
He was driving her crazy. This isnt a joke! She tried to keep her voice calm and make the wolf see reason. The hunters . . . theyll come in expecting a trap. Lyle will be ready to use and lose them all, if he can take you out. Because shed seen the fury in Lyles eyes. He wasnt stopping, not until hed taken over this town.
