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“Jesus Christ. You’ve fallen in love with this girl.”
The notion remained unsettling, more so than I cared to admit, but I couldn’t lie about my feelings any longer.
“You know what? I did the very first time I laid eyes on her.”
He studied me for a few seconds before gripping my shoulder. “All right, buddy, but I don’t like this shit any more than you do. I think this wolf is unhinged and while I’m not buying everything you’re selling to me, we can’t ignore any ideas that will help us catch him and the person responsible. I have a bad feeling that we’re running out of time.”
“I agree with you. As soon as the real perpetrator finds out that Vanessa is staying here, all hell just might break loose.” I moved toward the door, trying to decide just how much to tell her.
“The soldiers are already prepared, but look, I think you know I have to say this. If Vanessa is involved in the murders in any way, she will be eliminated.”
The anger rose from the very core of me. “Maybe you should learn to trust me, Max,” I hissed. “While my instinct tells me she’s in the middle of this even more than we understand, she’s a victim too. And she’s my mate, a woman I will protect with my life.”
“Understood, Stone, but the ancient laws were put into place for a reason. Let’s just hope she is as honorable as you believe her to be. I’ll check on O’Rourke and see if I can find that article.”
I glared at him, tamping back my rage. “Find out what’s on that drive.”
Max sighed before giving me a respectful nod. “If the information is incriminating, as an officer of the law, I have to act on it.”
“Haul his ass in. We need to get rid of our enemies one by one.”
“Now, that’s talking like a leader. As I said, I’ll pull some strings, see if I can at least have his feathers ruffled. That might force his hand even more.” He moved around me, closer to the stairs. “Just remember, be cautious with Markel.”
“Is there something you’re not telling me about our elder?”
He tipped his head as he grabbed his sunglasses. “I’ve seen firsthand Markel’s thoughts on punishment, Stone. It’s not something you want to be on the receiving end of. Just heed my warning.”
As he walked toward his truck, I shoved my hands into my pockets. At this point, I wasn’t certain I gave a shit.
I sensed her presence before the door opened.
“What’s going on, Stone?” Vanessa asked.
“There’ve been two more murders.”
“Linked to the monster from last night?”
“Yes.”
“It’s already all over the news, although they didn’t release the names of the two recent victims,” she said quietly as she flanked my side.
Growling, I shook my head. “Bastards. One was a decorated lieutenant with the DPD.”
“A police officer was killed? You’re kidding me?”
“Unfortunately.”
“And he was a Wolfen?”
I finally turned toward her, tilting my head. “Three Wolfen victims, yes.”
“The murders committed by this… creature?” she asked.
“That’s what is believed. However, the wolf who chased you is extremely dangerous, more so than the Wolfen. He is of a different breed, a natural enemy to the Wolfen.”
“I don’t understand. The news anchor stated the victims were shot to death, well, at least three of the victims.” She darted her eyes back and forth across mine.
“There’s a lot I need to tell you, but first, there are some things I need to do. You are very safe here, but do not try and leave. Do you understand?”
