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gripped her arm and spun her around.
    “Dammit, I said to wait.” Thane was one of the few men in the pack actually taller than she was, and she hated it. He always seemed to use it to try and make her feel small.
    “And obviously I didn’t want to. What do you want?” He frowned at her.
    “What was your problem back there?”
    Jackie rolled her eyes. “The better question would be what's your problem, Thane. I don’t have one. Though your obvious ignorance of the Alpha’s new mate was astounding.” Thane looked away, probably to control his temper. He always did have a wild one.
    “I am not ignorant of the situation or of women. You’re the one who can’t obviously see that the female wants him—bad.”
    God, she didn’t want to talk to him. Especially since the insult about her hair was still burned inside her.
    “You know this has been some great gossip, Thane, but I have work to do. So if you don’t mind...” She took a step back but he growled and grabbed her arms. He didn’t pull her close, merely held her, but her breath caught at the unexpected touch.
    “Dammit, Jackie. I’m...” He looked to the ceiling then the floor with hard eyes. Finally he looked back in her eyes.
    She laughed at him. “You can’t even say it, can you? You know what, save it for someone who cares.”
    His grip tightened on her and pulled her close. Jackie’s eyes shot wide as she felt the burning heat of his body press against her. She’d never been this close to him, not even in training. His brown gaze was unflinching as he stared at her.
    “I think you do care, Jackie.” His gaze lowered for a mere second to her mouth. Jackie jerked, stunned, then shoved him hard. He went and she was almost disappointed.
    Before she did something humiliating, she turned and ran.
     
    Chapter 9
     
    Grumbling, Willow finished the second row of houses and seriously considered marching back to the Alpha and beg him to lock her back up just so she wouldn’t have to do this.
    So much for making allies. Either the pack members were hesitant about her or they outright didn’t like her. She’d even been on her best behavior and didn’t cuss. Okay, maybe once but that’s only because a dog had been humping her leg.
    She stopped in front of the next house then resolutely walked up to the front door and knocked. A few seconds later the door opened up and Willow nearly sighed in defeat. It was venom eyes.
    “What do you want?” the blond woman asked. Well this woman might help her escape since she hated Willow’s existence.
    “Hey, I’m Willow Bellum. I’ve been going around the pack introducing myself.”
    “Is that so?” The woman’s contempt couldn’t be any more obvious unless she had a sign in her hand that said “I hate you.”
    “Yup. It was at Lyonis’ request.” The woman smiled coldly.
    “I bet. Well I’m Amy Thierry and let me just speak for the rest of the pack and say we don’t want you here.” Willow almost laughed.
    “Yeah, I can see that. If it’s any consolation, I don’t want to be here either.”
    “Oh, really? Well the exit's right over there. Why don’t you go?” Willow ground her teeth to keep from flipping the woman off. This being nice thing was hard.
    “I’d love to but Lyonis has extra guards following me around to keep me from leaving.”
    The woman scoffed in disbelief. “You actually want to get away from the Alpha of the shapeshifters? The man is a legend; any woman would be honored to have a man like him. I would fight for him if he was mine,” she said harshly.
    Willow took a step back and threw up her hands. “I didn’t want him. He kidnapped me.”
    “Quit being such a bitch, Amy.”
    Willow turned to see a woman walking up behind them. She carried a child in her arms and a baby bag around her shoulder. Willow liked her already.
    “Hi, I’m Rachel Huron. Just ignore Amy. Everyone knows she’s always wanted to land the Alpha even though she isn’t his mate.”
    “Shut up,