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groups went after each other.
Trista wasn t sure how long it continued seconds? minutes? hours? but it ended with one
feminine shout.
Enough! Damn, the Itana had one set of lungs on her, and she was effective. All growls ceased
and the sounds of battle quieted in an instant. As soon as peace reigned, she spoke again. Now, I
don t know the laws like Keen, but I know he wouldn t make a claim without being one hundred
percent right. A snort shot through the air and it was immediately followed by a low grunt. I said
enough, Mia snapped. I don t hesitate to believe him and that means it would be best if the wolves
left our territory for the time being.
It was a prettied up order, plain and simple, and the low shuffle and crunch of wolves stomping
past them filled Trista s ears. She kept her gaze averted, remained locked in Keen s embrace, as they
moved along. She didn t want to look at them, didn t want to acknowledge that she cowered before
them in another s arms.
She d lean on him& just this once. Except, based on the tightening of his embrace and the
rumbling growl coming from his chest, she didn t think he d accept once.
He wanted forever. His claim said forever.
And that scared the hell out of her.
The thunk of vehicle doors closing preceded the roar of engines and the scattering of gravel as the
wolves departed. She stretched her senses, verifying the pack members no longer lingered, and then
she allowed herself to relax a little. Not completely because Van still stood nearby, but some of her
tension eased.
The sounds of the SUVs and cars departing slowly lessened until only the nervous shuffle of
Keen s family reached her. An increase in volume and a rhythmic crunch announced someone s
approach and the chest against her cheek expanded as a threatening growl escaped him.
Trista wasn t comfortable around Keen s family, but she figured none of them were ready to put
her down. At least, not at the moment.
She wiggled a hand free and stroked him, rubbing her hand across his chest in a soothing motion.
Shh&
The snarl lowered to a rumbling purr and he rubbed his cheek over the top of her head.
A low cough was followed by someone clearing their voice, and finally Ty spoke. Keen? We
have things to discuss. It was phrased as a statement yet sounded like a question.
Part of her was thrilled that her& something& was strong enough to make the Itan nervous. The
other half of her didn t want Keen as her anything.
Keen slowly slid his arms from around her, easing his touch as he stepped away and then
presented her with his back. Once again she leaned into him, taking comfort in his strength and power.
He was her concrete and steel wall against the world.
I think I said enough not two minutes ago. His voice vibrated through her, stroking her in a
gentle wave.
Ty hesitated and unease filled his words. I heard what you said, but I still think there are things
to talk about.
Trista rubbed her cheek along his shoulder, transferring her scent to his clothes. It seemed to
soothe him and she knew they were in the middle of a delicate situation. She d do just about anything
to keep the peace and get them out alive.
Keen reached for her hand and she quickly grasped his while allowing him to pull her to his side
as he turned around. His fur-speckled arm draped over her shoulders and she leaned into him.
Ty looked at her and amended his statement. Alone.
Nope.
Keen, Ty tried again, but this time he was silenced by the Itana.
Ty, enough. I am so over this. I am five hundred months pregnant, Lauren is hardly showing in her
fourth month, which inhales rapidly. I d really like to say it sucks but brilliant me decided the
family shouldn t use that word. Mia harrumphed. But that s beside the point. It s hot as huckleberry
outside. I m going in the house. I m getting something cool to drink from Gigi, and then I m going to
try to not look like a beached whale while I collapse on the couch. Mia glared at her mate and then
let her furious stare travel to Van. You can join me or you can pout about being outmaneuvered.
Either way, Lauren, Keen, and Trista are coming with me.
Mia&
Blatantly ignoring her mate, Mia stomped toward her and Keen and snatched Trista s hand. Both
of you, let s go.
Mia, you can t do this. There are things to discuss. Her family caused the deaths of our own
bears. Think about Isaac, the Itan growled.
There was no disputing the truth. Trista didn t know the details, but it sounded like something
Heath and the pack would have done.
The Itana whirled on her mate. Our bears? Isaac? Mia shuddered and drew in a shaky breath. I
would like to think our clan was smarter, had more sense, than to rain the sins of others on an
innocent s head. I would like to think that Isaac could easily see the truth about Trista and Keen and
he would welcome her into this family. Keen was shot in the chest by hyenas while protecting me. He
has done nothing but fight to protect this clan, and has acted as the clan s Keeper even though you men
haven t given a flying fig about it. So maybe you all should take a good, hard look at yourselves
before you condemn Keen and his decision to mate Trista. Because, I m telling you now, Trista is one
of us. Period. Even if Keen were to sever their mating right this second, I would not let her walk
away.
Anger and hurt suffused Ty s features and Trista wished she could curl into a small ball and hide
like she did when a child. Arguments, yelling, always ended in pain. She d like to think Ty wouldn t
harm his mate, but there was no telling.
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groups went after each other.
Trista wasn t sure how long it continued seconds? minutes? hours? but it ended with one
feminine shout.
Enough! Damn, the Itana had one set of lungs on her, and she was effective. All growls ceased
and the sounds of battle quieted in an instant. As soon as peace reigned, she spoke again. Now, I
don t know the laws like Keen, but I know he wouldn t make a claim without being one hundred
percent right. A snort shot through the air and it was immediately followed by a low grunt. I said
enough, Mia snapped. I don t hesitate to believe him and that means it would be best if the wolves
left our territory for the time being.
It was a prettied up order, plain and simple, and the low shuffle and crunch of wolves stomping
past them filled Trista s ears. She kept her gaze averted, remained locked in Keen s embrace, as they
moved along. She didn t want to look at them, didn t want to acknowledge that she cowered before
them in another s arms.
She d lean on him& just this once. Except, based on the tightening of his embrace and the
rumbling growl coming from his chest, she didn t think he d accept once.
He wanted forever. His claim said forever.
And that scared the hell out of her.
The thunk of vehicle doors closing preceded the roar of engines and the scattering of gravel as the
wolves departed. She stretched her senses, verifying the pack members no longer lingered, and then
she allowed herself to relax a little. Not completely because Van still stood nearby, but some of her
tension eased.
The sounds of the SUVs and cars departing slowly lessened until only the nervous shuffle of
Keen s family reached her. An increase in volume and a rhythmic crunch announced someone s
approach and the chest against her cheek expanded as a threatening growl escaped him.
Trista wasn t comfortable around Keen s family, but she figured none of them were ready to put
her down. At least, not at the moment.
She wiggled a hand free and stroked him, rubbing her hand across his chest in a soothing motion.
Shh&
The snarl lowered to a rumbling purr and he rubbed his cheek over the top of her head.
A low cough was followed by someone clearing their voice, and finally Ty spoke. Keen? We
have things to discuss. It was phrased as a statement yet sounded like a question.
Part of her was thrilled that her& something& was strong enough to make the Itan nervous. The
other half of her didn t want Keen as her anything.
Keen slowly slid his arms from around her, easing his touch as he stepped away and then
presented her with his back. Once again she leaned into him, taking comfort in his strength and power.
He was her concrete and steel wall against the world.
I think I said enough not two minutes ago. His voice vibrated through her, stroking her in a
gentle wave.
Ty hesitated and unease filled his words. I heard what you said, but I still think there are things
to talk about.
Trista rubbed her cheek along his shoulder, transferring her scent to his clothes. It seemed to
soothe him and she knew they were in the middle of a delicate situation. She d do just about anything
to keep the peace and get them out alive.
Keen reached for her hand and she quickly grasped his while allowing him to pull her to his side
as he turned around. His fur-speckled arm draped over her shoulders and she leaned into him.
Ty looked at her and amended his statement. Alone.
Nope.
Keen, Ty tried again, but this time he was silenced by the Itana.
Ty, enough. I am so over this. I am five hundred months pregnant, Lauren is hardly showing in her
fourth month, which inhales rapidly. I d really like to say it sucks but brilliant me decided the
family shouldn t use that word. Mia harrumphed. But that s beside the point. It s hot as huckleberry
outside. I m going in the house. I m getting something cool to drink from Gigi, and then I m going to
try to not look like a beached whale while I collapse on the couch. Mia glared at her mate and then
let her furious stare travel to Van. You can join me or you can pout about being outmaneuvered.
Either way, Lauren, Keen, and Trista are coming with me.
Mia&
Blatantly ignoring her mate, Mia stomped toward her and Keen and snatched Trista s hand. Both
of you, let s go.
Mia, you can t do this. There are things to discuss. Her family caused the deaths of our own
bears. Think about Isaac, the Itan growled.
There was no disputing the truth. Trista didn t know the details, but it sounded like something
Heath and the pack would have done.
The Itana whirled on her mate. Our bears? Isaac? Mia shuddered and drew in a shaky breath. I
would like to think our clan was smarter, had more sense, than to rain the sins of others on an
innocent s head. I would like to think that Isaac could easily see the truth about Trista and Keen and
he would welcome her into this family. Keen was shot in the chest by hyenas while protecting me. He
has done nothing but fight to protect this clan, and has acted as the clan s Keeper even though you men
haven t given a flying fig about it. So maybe you all should take a good, hard look at yourselves
before you condemn Keen and his decision to mate Trista. Because, I m telling you now, Trista is one
of us. Period. Even if Keen were to sever their mating right this second, I would not let her walk
away.
Anger and hurt suffused Ty s features and Trista wished she could curl into a small ball and hide
like she did when a child. Arguments, yelling, always ended in pain. She d like to think Ty wouldn t
harm his mate, but there was no telling.
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