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regret.
    He left her still on top of the kitchen table, as Ryder’s steps came closer.
    Walk away , he told himself. Just walk away .

Chapter Six
    Aubrey had no intention of leaving anything alone. If Cody thought that she was going to, he wasn’t as smart as he used to be.
    She pulled up to the Flock house and looked around the spacious land.
    She’d never been there before, but she’d heard stories from friends. The Flock land was beautiful. Wide open spaces with a small creek and plenty of trees.
    It must be an amazing view from the air. She liked to fly over the large lake that was close to her Cast’s property. However, she wouldn’t mind getting the chance to sweep over the Flock estate.
    Pushing her thoughts away, she turned off the motor and opened the door. She’d called ahead and asked for a meeting with Anton Brunson.
    Whomever she’d spoken with had kept her on hold for almost ten minutes before coming back on the line and informing her that Anton would be happy to meet with her.
    She hadn’t told Mike that she was going to see the Flock commander. He wouldn’t have liked it. So she had arranged the meeting for before she was due to start her shift.
    Mike didn’t mind that she was investigating. He was giving her the help she needed to see the case through, although he wanted to avoid any confrontation with the Coalition.
    She, on the other hand, had no problem clashing with Cody. He had got the upper hand twice with her now. The next time she would be ready.
    Not that it had been unpleasant. In fact, she had quite enjoyed the two times he’d pinned her. The feel of his strong body pressed against hers. His muscles bulging as Cody tried to remain in control.
    It had been so damn sexy.
    And familiar too. Cody was correct. She had always enjoyed the way he’d manhandled her, could control her reactions to him.
    Cody was dominant, both in bed and out of it. She’d loved the in-bed times. Although out of bed, she’d resisted.
    She’d been so close to begging him to fuck her yesterday. Her body still hummed when she thought about it. His scent and taste were just as addictive as they had always been before.
    Aubrey had missed him so very much.
    Realising that she was standing in front of the house staring, lost in her own thoughts, she started forward.
    She rang the bell before stuffing her hands in her jeans pockets as she waited.
    The front door was opened by a pretty girl in her early twenties.
    “Hi, I’m Aubrey Reynolds,” she greeted. “I have a meeting with Anton Brunson.”
    “Yes.” The woman gestured her forward. “They are waiting for you in the library.”
    They? Aubrey had wanted to talk to Anton alone. She should have been clearer with her request. It didn’t matter who was with the leader, though. She was lucky to have got any time with the man.
    She followed the other woman down a long hallway until she heard voices. The door to the library stood open and she recognised Cody’s voice right away.
    Shit! She hadn’t been prepared to deal with him yet. She was still planning her strategy.
    The young woman had knocked on the door announcing Aubrey.
    It was too late now. She’d better get it over with.
    She stepped into the large, open room and her gaze immediately found Cody.
    He looked just as good as he always did, although the dark circles under his eyes were even more pronounced. He lifted a brow at her as their gazes locked.
    She smiled, trying to come across as calm and relaxed. Cody would be able to hear the increase of her heartbeat and scent her desire. But she was intent to play it off. At least until they were alone.
    He’d left her aroused and on the edge of begging. She would get her revenge.
    “Agent Johnson,” she said, as friendly as she could manage.
    “Ms Reynolds.” He tilted his head in greeting, although his tone held a warning. “I’m surprised to see you here.”
    Aubrey didn’t really have anything to say to that, so she turned her attention to the