Ethan

I walk into Eric’s room without knocking, and instantly regret it. When I enter I find Eric and Linda standing a few inches apart, clearly about to k!ss. Eric’s hands are on Linda’s waist, and her eyes are already closed in anticipation. If l could back out without them knowing I was ever there, I would- but it’s too late.

When their l!ps are only inches apart, Eric turns toward the sound of the door, and the spell is broken.

Both of their bodies deflate as they realize the opportunity has been lost, and Linda’s cheeks are flushed bright pink. Eric still hasn’t released her, and his wolf is glowing behind his eyes, but he watches me expectantly – almost as if demanding an explanation for my abrupt appearance.

“Oh l’m sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt.” I apologize, feeling uncharacteristically sheepish, “but we need to talk.”

“Is Jane okay?” Linda asks, trying to put some distance between Eric and herself, then blinking in surprise when his hands tighten on her wa!st. His possessive display only lasts for a moment, and he relinquishes his hold on her after a few seconds. Either way, Linda turns an even deeper shade of red and tries to smother her smile.

“Jane is going to be fine.” I tell her warmly, “thank you for coming to me. It was the right thing to do.”

“Yes well, you know that and I know that, but I doubt Jane sees it that way.” Linda sighs, clearly fearing my spirited mate will be angry with her. However after the way Jane responded to me upstairs, I doubt that will actually be the case. My little wolf may be stubborn, but once she submits she’s only too sweet.

“Jane isn’t going to hold it against you.” I promise,

“She was in a bad way and already feeling much better.

Trust me, she’ll thank you for it when she wakes.”

“Not if you send us packing.” Linda grumbles, clearly expecting the same outcome Jane had.

“But l’m not.” I share, surprising them both.

going to let Jane come along?” Eric repeats,

if she wants to join us.” I declare, closely watching the other man’s reaction. I’ve suspected Linda’s feelings for him before, but until very recently I never considered the possibility that Eric might return her feelings. This will be a good test – if

a reaction, the force of his reply

growls, not taking kindly

Eric announces sharply. “I don’t mind taking the risk for the pups and Goddess knows I don’t care whether or not you come out the

wild risks to save the pups

you!” Linda interjects,

emits a fierce growl, “It’s not

I came so that we could regroup and adjust our plans to include the girls.”I reply coolly. “What did your father say when you

his teeth and answers my question. “Ifl had to guess, he didn’t know about the pups yet. He told me he had no son by my name, and that traitors of the Southern Isles had no grounds to speak to anyone in the territory, let alone the king, then he hung

in comfort, and his tense

back – three more times. I left messages that l’d seen the error of my ways, that I have proof you’re every bit as corrupt and horrible as he always said you were, and that I’m coming home.I didn’t tell him when or on what ship – but his spies will handle that part of things.” Eric related. “The first test will be whether or not I make it off the boat when we reach the shore. If he doesn’t have me killed, I should be able to travel to

he realized what he was doing. He wasn’t looking at her, but l am, and I can see her disappointment as

plan was always for you to change ships when we stop

two she-wolves with you, especially ones that look like

like what?” Linda

“Short of putting bags over their heads, I

mouth are still quirked up from the compliment. “If Ethan can wear a disguise, so

Eric and I

to rescue the pups by yourself and Jane would actually go along with it.” She says to me, “and you,” she

knew, he was dragging Linda into his arms,

mouth covered hers, and I decided that this was a conversation we could save for later. Leaving Eric and Linda pawing at each other like frisky teenagers, I return to my

of a nightmare. Dropping my bags onto

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