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was nice looking, she insisted on checking Faith for herself. Her friend had taken in more smoke than she and was headed straight for the hospital. The paramedics urged Grace to go, but she had too much to alert the others about. Nothing hurt, her breathing returned to normal, so going would be a wasted trip, at least in her opinion.
    “I really think you should go. Just to be safe. Please reconsider,” Beth urged.
    “No, no, I’m fine and there’s a lot we need to discuss.”
    The siren of the departing ambulance interrupted their conversation.
    Grace watched as the emergency vehicle raced off with her friend inside and guilt plagued her for involving Faith in her dangerous problems.
    “It’s all my fault she got caught up in this crap.”
    “She’s an adult and your friend. She chose to get in involved, and she’ll be fine with some rest.”
    “I tried to tap into my magic. Attempted getting the stuck door unlocked, but I swear something blocked my power within. Nothing sparked. Like my magic had gone dormant or something.”
    “A spell?” Beth asked. Grace had forgotten how new the existence of magic was for her.
    “Most certainly. Dark magic is strong. And if a more experienced practitioner put a blocker up — which right now it rather seems they did — mine didn’t stand a chance by itself.” Grace wrung her wrists irritably. She hated being helpless like she’d been back in the library. “Any chance the guys checked in?”
    “No clue. Would you believe I forgot to charge my cell last night? Of all freaking times. And don’t you dare say anything. Between being your favorite niece and pulling your ass out of the fire … I think I earned a free pass on any forthcoming sarcasm.”
    Grace raised an eyebrow, and though she hadn’t intended on giving any snark, couldn’t pass up saying one thing.
    “You’re my only niece.”
    “Still counts.” Beth laughed and hugged her. “Luckily the guy who works on the central heating and cooling of the building happened to be passing and had keys. He’s the one who helped get Faith out and called 911 for me.”
    “I’m worried they’ve run into trouble. I’m worried Demetrius set up traps for them.”
    “Grace, I think he was more preoccupied setting the trap for you to be worried about them.”
    “Just doesn’t add up.” Grace insisted.
    “What doesn’t?”
    “Why would Demetrius profess wanting me, then try to kill me?”
    An explosion of voices and growls erupted and heavy footsteps stormed in their direction.
    Grace never got the chance to get a visual lock on Damien before large arms enveloped her and moved her away from the others. Caged her, scented her as desperate hands explored her every curve. Her he-man shook and only spoke in grunts while he continued checking her out. He appeared frightened and out of sorts and far more wild than man.
    From the corner of her eye, Grace spotted Moss, Beth, and a strange guy heading in their direction. Damien went ballistic. He looked downright feral. His eyes took on a strange opulent appearance and he hissed, hunched over, ready to lash out. His large body blocked hers in aggressive fashion, as if an enemy approached rather than their friends.
    “Whoa, easy old chap,” Moss urged, tossing his arms out to stop both Beth and the young man from coming any closer.
    “Damien, it’s okay. I’m okay.” Grace stroked his arm until the muscles loosened beneath her palms. Pulled his face back to see her and no one else. Went on tip toes and brushed her lips over his in an attempt to get him to ignore everything around them. Only they remained. Her heart hammered in her chest over how emotional he became over her well being. In turn this knowledge sparked a burning need only her shifter-man could extinguish. She caught Moss motioning to the others and heard footsteps began backing away from them.
    Smart man.
    Damien’s eyes locked with hers and his ragged, gruff pants began to ease. He was still wildly