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were infected against their will, they could take some kind of anti-viral blocker right after exposure. It’s still experimental but shows a lot of promise.”
    Nina made a face. “Yeah, well. Too late for Gabriel. Of course, if you isolate the virus you can also use it to infect people. Hell, you can make it in large doses and contaminate something shot directly into the system—something as innocuous as a flu shot. Or you can use the anti-viral agent to attack werewolves, causing their system to attack itself,” Nina said.
    “The Rogues,” Cade said simply.
    “But why?” Lex ran a hand through his hair, clearly frustrated. “We need to find out just exactly is going on. Rogue wolves usually just get involved with petty stuff, nothing too bad. Certainly not at this level!” He paced as he thought. “You can’t just accuse a Pack member of something like this without proof, without any real idea of just exactly they are up to and why.”
    “Use me as bait,” Nina said.
    “No.” He rounded on her, fixing her with a glare.
    “Why? Lex, it could work. You make it known that Gabriel’s sister is around. That there’s a laptop with information on it. We see if we can draw them out, if they try and grab me. They might tell me what they’re up to if they think they’re going to kill me.”
    Lex looked utterly incredulous and threw his hands in the air. “Oh my god! Could that be any more of a sitcom plot? Why wouldn’t they just shoot you in the head like they did your brother?” Lex demanded and then felt immediately sorry as she winced. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it to come out like that.”
    She waved it away. “You’re right. I just thought of a better idea anyway. Still bring me around the Pack but leave me alone with the three prime suspects. We can let it be known that I was with Gabriel when he was killed, see if anyone approaches me for information.”
    “This is over your head. You’re a florist, for god’s sake!” Lex exclaimed.
    “First of all, I was running scams when you were at keggers at Kappa Kappa Werewolf. You don’t know much about me but I am way smarter than Gabriel was. I’m a consummate liar. I can street fight with the best of them and I can cheat at cards like nobody’s business. This on top of my computer skills. I may not howl at the moon and have superhuman strength but I can hold my own.”
    “Whoever this person is, they are ruthless and dangerous. I don’t want you in danger,” Lex said, trying not to order and not to plead, knowing neither would work with her.
    “This person murdered my brother. That makes me ruthless and dangerous. Plus, they’re up to something that is akin to bioterrorism either against humans or your own kind. Something has to be done and this is a good plan, the best you’ve got.” She said this emphatically. She wanted him to see how necessary her presence was to the situation.
    “She’s right, Lex,” Cade said. “We have to expose her to the suspected parties just to see what they’ll do. You’ll have backup on her the whole time.”
    “I will not ask you to risk your life,” not when I’ve finally found you . His wolf pressed against his conscience, demanding that he protect her.
    “You’re not asking. I’m offering. Lex, Gabriel may not have been an exemplary citizen or anything, but he was all I had. He was my brother and I loved him. This guy can’t be allowed to get away with it.” Nina looked into his eyes, pleading.
    He let out an explosive breath. “Nina, I don’t want to get you hurt. Can you understand that?” He couldn’t help but implore her to be safe.
    “Lex, I know and I appreciate that. But you have no other choice.” Nina said this with finality and he accepted it. It was that or have her go off and try this stupid plan of hers on her own. He may have only known her for a brief time, but he didn’t doubt that she would take matters into her own hands if she felt she had no other choice.
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