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“He does.”
“Yes. He’s really good friends with Alpha Warren.” Her brows rose. “Now there’s a man.”
Maeve knew who Warren was. He bore scars like the ones Kiara now had. The sides of his face and head were deeply pitted and scar-streaked, yet here was Kiara expressing real interest.
She told Kiara about Braden’s brush with death, his surgery and wounds, the transfusions and his nightmares afterward.
“That’s terrible. And you think this was Veyda’s doing?”
“Her henchman, Ely Gammet and some of his wolves, were the ones who attacked him.”
“Then it was Veyda for sure. I wonder why?”
“I have no idea.”
Kiara smiled suddenly. “So, you slept in the same bed.”
“It was the only way to keep him calm.”
“Did you do anything?”
Maeve could only laugh. “He was in a coma or delirious for four days and nights. So, no, we didn’t do anything.”
“You have a thing for him, though, don’t you?”
Maeve didn’t feel like hiding anything right now. “I always liked him. You know I did. But ever since I took him from the Graveyard, it’s as though I’m connected to him now. I mean, I can scent him. How often does that happen?”
“Never. Unless you’re alpha-mate material.”
“What?” Kiara had been in Five Bridges longer and knew a lot more than Maeve did, especially about Savage Territory. “What do you mean, alpha-mate material.”
“I don’t know for a fact, but I’ve heard that one of the signs that a woman can bond with an alpha is that she can smell him. What’s it like, by the way? His scent, I mean.”
“Madagascar vanilla and so erotic, my knees almost gave out.”
“Do you think you could be an alpha’s mate?”
“I have no idea but I’m not exactly thrilled by the idea.”
“But you’re thrilled by Braden.”
She sighed. What was the point of not owning the truth? “I am, more than I realized until I’ve been taking care of him for the past several nights. By the way, is it true shifters like you to be on all fours?”
Kiara laughed quietly. “That’s what I hear, but then I’ve never been with a wolf. I take it the idea appeals.”
“They bite down on the back of your neck. It’s about control.” Her knees suddenly turned to jelly again.
She gave
herself a shake. “I have to get back. But as soon as Braden is better, I’m going to ask him to help. I mean, he’s an alpha and stronger than any of the shifters at the Landing. I’ve been working on my spells to see if I can create one powerful enough to bring someone else with me. When I can, I’m sure we can bust down this wall. Something. I swear, Kiara, I’ll do everything I can get you out of here.”
She watched Kiara struggle to sit up.
“Don’t get up.”
“I want to. It’s important.” She finally stood up, wincing despite the pain medication. She pressed her hand to her neck. It was bleeding.
She drew close to the bars and slid her fingers through. Maeve slid hers over them. Kiara leaned her forehead against the iron. Maeve did the same.
