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conceded. “But for now, I think a trip to the hardware store is in order. We need to replace that door and get some good locks.”
“I’m on it. Why don’t you stay here, just in case. I’d hate to leave the two of them alone if that badger comes back.”
Luke understood what Benson was saying. With the badger having been a shifter, they would need to be on the lookout, in and out of town, until they could figure out who it was. Whoever it turned out to be, he would die for attacking Ashe. Luke wouldn’t allow that to go unpunished.
After Benson took off for town Luke was given a tour of the house by Ashe once she’d put Lilly down for a nap. She explained to him what had happened when she’d arrived home earlier, and showed him where the badger was on the stairs.
When he went up, he noticed the animal’s scent was particularly strong near one door. “What’s this room for?”
“Oh, that’s my dad’s old office. It’s locked, but I have the key. I haven’t gotten around to cleaning out those rooms just yet. I guess I need to, but it’s like saying goodbye all over again. I’m still psyching myself up for it.”
“I can understand that. I’m the last in my immediate family. I have a few cousins, but that’s about it. Keeping family close is important. You never know how much time you have left with them.”
“Exactly. I have an uncle, but he’s not related by blood. He’s my dad’s adopted brother. He stops by from time to time, but I think he’s just lonely. His wife left him a few years back and nobody has heard from her since.”
The way she spoke so freely with him about her family was refreshing. It seemed nowadays everyone was guarded, not allowing anyone to get close…sort of how he’d been, especially after leaving the service. Yet here she was, chatting with him like they’d been friends for a while.
“So he lives nearby?”
“On the other side of town, but he works in the next town over. He’s a used car salesman there, and I suppose he does well,” she said, moving slowly back down the stairs.
“Let me help you. I think you should steer clear of these for the next few days. We don’t want you hurting yourself. Is there anything you need from up there? I could get it for you so there’s no reason to go up.”
Just the thought of her falling down the stairs sent a cold chill down his spine. His little mate was a strong, independent woman, that was for sure, but he could also sense a softness that she tried to hide. It was plain to see every time she gazed at Lilly, and he hoped to one day see it directed his way as well.
Her body was another thing all together. Ashe was a feast for the eyes. Her creamy complexion and long chestnut hair left his fingers itching to touch her. The way her soft curves moved when she walked had him imagining what she would look like when he stripped her down.
Shaking his head, Luke fought to clear his head of the inappropriate thoughts threatening to leave him with a raging hard-on.
As luck would have it, Benson was back within the hour and they managed to get the strips placed on the worst of her cuts, then replaced her front door. They were just finishing up with the locks on the back door when the sun began to set.
“Can I fix you two dinner? It’s the least I can do for all the work you’ve helped me with today,” Ashe offered, setting a happy Lilly into her swing. “I had just picked up some steaks today, and I can get them fixed up pretty quickly.”
Luke’s inner wolf perked up at the mention of red meat. He’d need to let the beast out for a quick hunt later in the evening, but perhaps a juicy piece of beef would keep him leashed a little longer.
“That sounds wonderful,” Luke replied.
Benson gave a nod in agreement, and Ashe asked. “How would you like it cooked?”
Both men answered in unison, “Mid-rare.”
Chuckling, she turned back to the kitchen. “Well, all right then. Dinner won’t take long at all if
“I’m on it. Why don’t you stay here, just in case. I’d hate to leave the two of them alone if that badger comes back.”
Luke understood what Benson was saying. With the badger having been a shifter, they would need to be on the lookout, in and out of town, until they could figure out who it was. Whoever it turned out to be, he would die for attacking Ashe. Luke wouldn’t allow that to go unpunished.
After Benson took off for town Luke was given a tour of the house by Ashe once she’d put Lilly down for a nap. She explained to him what had happened when she’d arrived home earlier, and showed him where the badger was on the stairs.
When he went up, he noticed the animal’s scent was particularly strong near one door. “What’s this room for?”
“Oh, that’s my dad’s old office. It’s locked, but I have the key. I haven’t gotten around to cleaning out those rooms just yet. I guess I need to, but it’s like saying goodbye all over again. I’m still psyching myself up for it.”
“I can understand that. I’m the last in my immediate family. I have a few cousins, but that’s about it. Keeping family close is important. You never know how much time you have left with them.”
“Exactly. I have an uncle, but he’s not related by blood. He’s my dad’s adopted brother. He stops by from time to time, but I think he’s just lonely. His wife left him a few years back and nobody has heard from her since.”
The way she spoke so freely with him about her family was refreshing. It seemed nowadays everyone was guarded, not allowing anyone to get close…sort of how he’d been, especially after leaving the service. Yet here she was, chatting with him like they’d been friends for a while.
“So he lives nearby?”
“On the other side of town, but he works in the next town over. He’s a used car salesman there, and I suppose he does well,” she said, moving slowly back down the stairs.
“Let me help you. I think you should steer clear of these for the next few days. We don’t want you hurting yourself. Is there anything you need from up there? I could get it for you so there’s no reason to go up.”
Just the thought of her falling down the stairs sent a cold chill down his spine. His little mate was a strong, independent woman, that was for sure, but he could also sense a softness that she tried to hide. It was plain to see every time she gazed at Lilly, and he hoped to one day see it directed his way as well.
Her body was another thing all together. Ashe was a feast for the eyes. Her creamy complexion and long chestnut hair left his fingers itching to touch her. The way her soft curves moved when she walked had him imagining what she would look like when he stripped her down.
Shaking his head, Luke fought to clear his head of the inappropriate thoughts threatening to leave him with a raging hard-on.
As luck would have it, Benson was back within the hour and they managed to get the strips placed on the worst of her cuts, then replaced her front door. They were just finishing up with the locks on the back door when the sun began to set.
“Can I fix you two dinner? It’s the least I can do for all the work you’ve helped me with today,” Ashe offered, setting a happy Lilly into her swing. “I had just picked up some steaks today, and I can get them fixed up pretty quickly.”
Luke’s inner wolf perked up at the mention of red meat. He’d need to let the beast out for a quick hunt later in the evening, but perhaps a juicy piece of beef would keep him leashed a little longer.
“That sounds wonderful,” Luke replied.
Benson gave a nod in agreement, and Ashe asked. “How would you like it cooked?”
Both men answered in unison, “Mid-rare.”
Chuckling, she turned back to the kitchen. “Well, all right then. Dinner won’t take long at all if
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