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what to make of it. For years she d been somewhat subdued at his little taunts and
innuendos. He d flirted with her a multitude of times, but she d never openly flirted back.
She knew he d be able to tell she was turned-on, so she d tried to rein in her hormones.
There had been some close calls. A time or two they d danced together at a family
function and she d become so aroused she was sure he knew, but this was way past
flirting.
After a few moments of being entranced by his finger drawing circles on her palm, she
realized they were not headed to her house.
 Where are we going?
His sinful lips split into a wicked grin.
Oh god, if he continued to smile at her with so much concern, she was going to rip off
her clothes and rape him. Yep. She d tear off his T-shirt and reveal the sexy tattooed upper
body. The same body she d been brain fucking and mind licking for the past fifteen
minutes and would then rape him in the back of his truck. All that while his brother
drove.
 To my parents place. It s probably best to speak to them about what white wolves
might be the ones you saw. I didn t recognize their scent. He hugged her to his side. The
heat of his body wrapped around her like a comforting blanket. She d swear there was
some kind of connection growing between them. Her body urged her closer to him.
 I don t think that s a good idea. The last thing she wanted was to involve his family in
whatever that white wolf had against her.
 Stop the truck, Aric ordered.
Mason pulled over and left the truck.
She turned to him with surprise.  Where did he go?
 He ll be back shortly. He s giving us a few minutes.
 Why?
 I need to explain some things to you.
She licked her lips. He lifted a hand to her face, sliding a finger down her cheek.
 You re important to me. Very important.
She gasped.  I am?
 You are. His tone brooked no argument.
 Since when? And if you say last night, I m going to hurt you. Good sex does not make
us a couple. While it had been really amazing sex, the kind that left her breathless and
panting, that wasn t enough to create something lasting between them.
 First of all, it wasn t just good sex, it was the best sex of your life, and don t bother
denying it. Second of all, it s not about sex. You and I have a connection. You know it, and
I know it.
Sure, things between them had always been extra hot and with enough sizzle to start a
forest fire, but that was chemistry.  We re not the first couple to be in lust.
 This isn t about lust. This is about us. You. Me. The future.
 Are you crazy? There is no us. There is no future. There was sex. I ll admit it was fan-
freaking-tastic sex, but sex nonetheless. You don t even know me.
He cupped her face, giving her with a deep penetrating gaze.  I know all I need to know
about you, love.
This was crazy.  In order to even consider a relationship with you, I d need to be able to
trust that you understand I am an individual. I m not some little woman to stay barefoot
and pregnant in the kitchen while the big sexy man takes care of business.
He grinned.  You think I m sexy?
 Argh! Frustration flourished at light speed. She curled her nails into her palms and
counted to ten. She didn t want to fight with him, not when she was still brain fucking
him.  See what I mean? You re not listening to me.
 I am listening, but you don t seem to understand that shifters are possessive and
aggressive.
 Life is more than just being possessive and telling your significant other what to do.
The vein on the side of his cheek throbbed and he clenched his jaw.  It is. It s about
protecting our family. That includes our women.
She sighed.  That s all fine and good, but I need a man who can accept me for who I
am. She pursed her lips.  I wouldn t expect you to change who you are for me, and I need
you to do the same for me or this idea of more will never work.
 We ll make it work. He sounded so sure it scared her a little.
 How? She had enough doubts to build a bridge to never-never land.
 I believe in you, Jordan. I know you re the one for me. There will be no other woman
in my life as important as you. He nuzzled his lips over hers.  Trust me.
Mason opened the door and got back in the truck. With a final soft look from Aric, the
conversation returned to the white wolves.
 I didn t recognize the scent of the wolves either. There were a lot of out-of-towners at
the scenting ceremony. Mason commented and turned onto a dirt road off the main
street.
Great. Neither of them knew who the white wolves were or what it was they had
against humans.
They arrived at the Wolfe household. Only Aric s parents and his brother Nathan were
home. Tension filled the living room where the group sat.
Aric glanced at his parents  What s wrong?
He drew her into the house, but wouldn t let go of her hand. She tried to tug out of his
hold, but nobody seemed to notice how close he was holding her.
 One of the women from Caleb s pack is missing, his mother said.
 Who?
 A teen. One of the enforcers wanted her, but when she refused him and sought Caleb s
back up, things turned difficult.
Jordan wiped her sweaty palm on the side of her shorts. There was enough going on
without adding the problem she d had to the mix.
 I think I should go home, she whispered to Aric s side.  You have enough to discuss
without me being in the way.
 Oh, don t be silly. Mrs. Wolfe smiled warmly.  Stay for dinner.
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