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followed Ty’s gaze to the glimmering river. The water did a
mesmerizing dance as it swirled along in the current. “If she finds
out, you’ll be ruined, Lieutenant.” Cutting a hard eye at Ty, the
general blew out a deep breath when Ty only nodded. “Things are
about to get interesting, I’d wager.”
    ***
    There he was, coming down the board walkway
at his usual disjointed stroll. All man and easy in his skin, when
the wolf was upon him, he didn’t realize how much of himself he
carried into the shift. Self-assured and agile, Ty made a powerful
figure to deal with. When the shift was complete, he became a
warrior in his own right.
    Hurrying down the stairs to the lobby, she
rushed to the front door. With a warm smile, she took his arm.
Leaning in close, she beamed. “I’ve been waiting for you.” The
smile widened. Mischief danced in her tawny eyes. Unable to help
the celebratory feeling she always got whenever he came back, even
if he’d been gone only a short time, Sonja tried desperately to
calm. The news was positive.
    “You’ve been up to something, Nymph. I can
see it in your face. Your eyes are bright with tomfoolery. Spill
it,” he growled good-naturedly.
    “Hortence came up with a spell which would
keep the vampires at bay, even in the dead of night.” Her smile
widened as she shared the news. Her hands took his, clasping both
to her bosom.
    “That’s terrific, Nymph. Why didn’t you share
this with me before?” A bit pricked at being left out of the old
woman’s confidences again, Ty intentionally paused, waiting. “You
know if it involves both of us, don’t you think I should know?”
    Sonja’s face slipped a minute before
returning to all smiles. “Yes, we wanted to make sure the spell
worked before we told you.”
    “How do you know it works?” Irritated the
accusation slid into his voice, Ty turned for the stairs. “The
vampire from the other night – the one you wanted for yourself –
you kept him? Where?”
    “Hortence has him. Yes, we tested the spell
on him. It was a success. He can’t leave his crib!” Her beaming
face was both breath taking as well as frustrating.
    “I’m afraid to ask. What does the spell
entail?”
    “They’re immobilized - unable to get out of
their beds.” Her smile widened. “Isn’t it wonderful news?” Unable
to contain her delight, she leaned into him, running a finger
slowly up his vested chest. “I was waiting for you to return.”
Batting eyelashes was so female. She was feeling female at the
moment. “I missed you.” Taken aback at her admission, Sonja
blushed.
    “Did you now? Well, tell me more about your
little scheme.” His wide hand ran lightly over her back, sending a
shiver up her spine. With a firm hold of her butt through the dress
she wore, Ty squeezed.
    If he’d lowered his mouth to suck her breast
on the spot, she wouldn’t have been more mortified. “Sir, please
control yourself.” She took a step, finding her progress hampered
by his big hand, which shot out and took her arm.
    His soft chuckle didn’t set well with her but
still aroused her.
    “Would you like to discuss this matter
further, my dear? Perhaps upstairs in our room?” The gleam in his
eyes told her they weren’t going to remain in the lobby much
longer.
    “An excellent idea, Lieutenant. Follow me.”
With a swish of skirts, Sonja headed for the stairs. Giving her
hips a bit more sway than was proper made her feel wickedly wanton.
She imagined she was a songstress about to entertain a besotted fan
in her private quarters. The idea took shape quickly. Suddenly, Ty
was escorting her over the threshold. He slammed the door behind
them. Her body tingled with anticipation.
    “I never want to pass up the opportunity to
make love to you, Nymph. Now, our secret love affair is public
knowledge. Doesn’t that bother you?”
    The wry grin he sent her proved most
unsettling for Sonja’s frame of mind. “Are you holding our
abstinence against me,