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just to ourselves.”
    He hated revealing himself. Gabriel felt as if someone had stripped off a layer of clothing. But he had no choice when it came to gaining her trust.
    â€œThank you.” Gratitude shone in her eyes. She looked at him as if he were a knight in shining armor instead of what he trulywas: a dangerous wolf. The family muscle, whom they used when they needed to prowl and attack Morphs.
    The family shame, hidden away.
    He stared at her with longing, wanting to hand over the moon on a stainless steel platter if it meant she looked at him again like that. As if he were normal and not a Draicon to be feared.
    Megan stepped closer to him. “I understand. I have something I must share with you, when the time is right. I will tell you this now. I was headed for New Orleans.”
    Startled, he blinked hard. “The city of the Draicon council? Right into the wolves’ lair? What for?”
    â€œIt involves finding a relative. I didn’t give details to the girls because I hate raising their hopes and watching them get crushed.” Her lower lip wobbled tremulously. “Too many times they’ve been crushed in the past.”
    â€œHey, there,” he said gently, cupping her cheek, unable to prevent from touching her. “It will all work out, chère. I’m on your side.”
    Her skin felt like smooth silk beneath his calloused fingertips. Gabriel felt his wolf surface. He touched a corner of her mouth with his, drew back with satisfaction at her flare of arousal.
    When her fingers traced his bottom lip, he groaned. Sweet tension sang through his body. Gabriel closed his eyes, summoning all his control.
    He opened his eyes. “Time enough later for play. Get ready and be downstairs so we can move out in half an hour.”
    Sexual need pumped through his blood as she trailed her finger down to his broad chest. “Are you better at love play than Monopoly?”
    Arousal flared on her face as he took her finger, pressed it against his mouth and gave it a long, slow lick. “Don’t test me, darling, not in the bedroom. Because it’s a game you will lose. And I’ll make sure it’s a long, slow surrender where you scream with pleasure. All night long.”

Chapter 7
    R ibbons of rose and gold drifted over the leaden sky. Megan’s heart lurched in her chest as Gabriel paddled across the bay.
    They’d gotten off to a late start because of the twins dragging their feet. Now, instead of having the waters to themselves, they shared the bay with three other boats.
    The hearty breakfast he’d insisted on them eating felt like a bowling ball in her stomach. She spread out her hands, keeping up the cover of Shadow. Cloaked like this, their little group could see each other in the boat, but others could not.
    Shadowing herself was easy, but cloaking an entire boat and its occupants took all her concentration. The silver-haired man wasn’t in sight, but she could feel him out there, waiting to strike. Was he another Enforcer, eager to take in prey?
    I don’t know.
    Gabriel’s telepathic thoughts entered her mind. She found the sensation thrilling and a little intimidating.
    When they finally made it to the mainland, Gabriel tied up the boat and hefted himself onto the dock. He paused at a piling, and snagged a set of keys off a rusty nail.
    She kept up the cover of Shadow as they walked to the parking lot. Gabriel unlocked a white minivan.
    Jillian handed him a black Stetson exactly like the one he’d left behind, except this one looked less faded from the sun. “Here’s your hat, Gabriel.”
    He thanked her and clapped it on his head. Gabriel started the van and pulled out of the parking lot.
    â€œWhere are you taking us?”
    â€œNorth. There’s a safe house near Orlando. Daniel will take good care of you and the twins.”
    â€œI thought you were taking us to New Orleans.”
    â€œI will. But I need to check