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coaxed.
    Afraid to look at him from embarrassment, she nodded. “I get sick if I’m in a car for too long. It’s always been that way. I’m all right for the first few hours, but after that it’s not very pleasant.”
    He got really quiet and seemed to be contemplating something.
    Cautiously, she took a peek at him under her long lashes, but after a minute or two she started to become impatient.
    Cole opened the door handing Marley the water, soda, and crackers. Relief filled her. The water could wait. Right now, she needed her caffeine intake.
    Not even concerned about what Zachary pondered anymore, she took a big drink, letting it burn her throat and make her eyes water. It was one of her favorite feelings in the world. Yes, she was a caffeine addict and didn’t care. Coffee or soda, either one hit the spot.
    Jordan joined them in the car after what felt like an eternity. The SUV pulled out of the store and headed north. Zachary remained in deep thought, causing her to keep taking glances at him every few seconds. She wasn’t sure what he tried to figure out. She just knew it began when she mentioned becoming car sick. Maybe he would take her home, after all.
    After ten minutes of complete silence, he grabbed the phone out of his pants pocket and hit a number. Her heart started to race.
    “Kylie, get me the next flight out of Austin-Bergstrom International, four tickets. Yes, yes I’m sure.”
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    He hung up the phone, and Marley noticed the other guys turn to look at him. Apparently, she wasn’t the only one who was surprised by his words.
    “Jordan, head to Austin. We can’t drive. Marley will get sick, and I don’t want to put her or the baby through that. There’s already enough for her to deal with. I don’t want her body more stressed than it already is.”
    Marley’s heart softened at his concern. A part of her wanted to wrap her arms around him and repeatedly say thank you. Another part felt disappointed she wasn’t going home.
    Jordan just nodded his head and continued north. Marley looked at the route he headed in. “Jordan, you’re going to Houston this way.
    You need to turn around. I’ll get you to the airport. I know a shortcut.
    I thought werewolves were supposed to have a badass sense of direction?” she teased.
    Zachary laughed, hugging her to him. The closeness felt good, but she leaned away trying to keep her distance until she could make up her about mind what she wanted.
    “Thank you,” Marley whispered. “You didn’t have to do that.”
    “I would do anything for you, Marley. Well, almost anything. I won’t put you in danger if I can help it.”
    A phone rang, breaking through his words. Zachary flipped it open, remaining quiet as he listened to the voice on the other end.
    “Thanks, Kylie. We’ll see all of you when we arrive.”
    He hung up the phone, smiling nervously at Marley. “There’s a flight that leaves in three hours. How long does your shortcut take?”
    “Two hours, depending on traffic. It shouldn’t be too bad when we arrive. But wait, I thought, or so as myths go, werewolves don’t fly.”
    Silence filled the SUV. Waiting for an answer she looked at everyone. They all looked worried. Her stomach tightened. Were they doing this for her? From the nervous set of all of their faces, she knew they didn’t want to fly. Once again, her stomach twisted.
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    “We prefer not to, but it can’t be helped. I don’t want you to be sick. It’s better this way.”
    Jordan and Cole looked straight ahead, solid as stone. Their statuesque profiles were disturbing, yet beautiful. Deep down, she knew she couldn’t do this to them. To make them face a fear or situation they weren’t comfortable with felt beyond her. It