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.

let Jane come along?” Eric repeats, as if he

very recently I never considered the

for a reaction, the force of his

growls, not taking kindly to his presumed

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

on her own, hiding all her plans from us and taking wild risks to save the pups behind our backs, and that’s exactly what she’ll do if I forbid it.

you!” Linda interjects, sounding

emits a fierce growl,

come here to argue about this, 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

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

I watch, Linda reaches out and squeezes Eric’s arm in comfort, and his tense shoulders relax slightly. “Did you leave it there?” l question, praying the

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 his palace unencumbered. Though he might also decide to test me along the way, punish me and make me prove myself to him at the same time, by putting as many obstacles in my

reached for Linda instinctively, but dropped his hand when he realized what he was doing. He wasn’t looking at her, but l am, and I can see

was always for you to change ships when we stop to resupply, so that you and l

lot less noticeable than ifyou’ve got two she-wolves with you, especially ones that look like this!” Eric says, pointing

like what?” Linda

be obvious. “Short of putting bags over their heads, I don’t see

from the compliment. “If Ethan can wear a disguise, so can we – hell, we’re better suited to it than you dummies because we have a lifetime of experience

Eric and I

the pups by yourself and Jane would actually go along with it.” She says to me, “and you,” she added, turning to Eric. “Just tried to forbid me

and the next thing I knew, he was dragging Linda into his

Eric and Linda pawing at each other like frisky teenagers, I return to my cabin, eager to check on Jane. When I arrive, I hear her

and turning on the king sized bed, clearly caught in the throws of a nightmare. Dropping my bags onto the floor, I swiftly cross the room and reach for

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