Nynia's tore.
She handed him the open box. "Or is it Nynia you love?
"
Talon closed his eyes, unable to bear the sight of his wife's tore. He should have destroyed it centuries ago.
But he couldn't.
He'd shut it away and kept it out of sight.
It had never been out of his thoughts.
Sunshine closed the box and returned it to his desk. "I have to do this.For me . I won't live my life afraid. Camulus knows we're together. He can take or kill me here as easily as he can in town. He's a
god, Talon. It's not like we can hide from him."
Talon winced as her words tore through him. In his mind, he saw his uncle cut down as he struggled to his side. Saw the killing blow that had sent his uncle to the ground before Talon could reach him.
Pain ripped through his chest. He well understood Sunshine's need to prove herself, to have something of her own. But he couldn't send her out there alone, unprotected.
Besides, he needed his full strength to fight and protect her, which meant he needed more rest. If he went out tonight while he was exhausted, he could get them both killed.
If he returned to bed while she was here, he had little doubt that she would sneak out of the cabin the minute he closed his eyes.
And if she took his boat, he'd be stranded out here until he could get Nick to bring him the other boat in the shed.
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"Fine," he said irritably, reaching for his cell phone. There was only one person besides Ash who had the strength and powers to fight a god and possibly escape him. "You can go, but you're taking someone with you.
"
"Who?
"
He held his hand up to silence her as Vane answered.
The Katagari didn't sound particularly happy to hear his voice. "I didn't give you permission to call me, Celt.
"
"Bite me, Wolf-boy. I need a favor.
"
"You'll owe me a favor for it.
"
He looked at Sunshine.
For her, anything.
"And I'm willing to pay it," he said to Vane.
"All right then, what do you need?
"
"Can you take human form in daylight?
"
Vane scoffed. "Obviously so. Ever tried to answer a phone without opposable thumbs? Not to mention the fact that I am speaking to you in English and not wolf.
"
Talon growled low at the sarcasm. "Yes, but can you hold and fight in human form during daylight?
"
He snorted at that. "Oh yeah. Daylight doesn't bother me.
"
"Good. Sunshine needs to go toJackson Square for a little while this morning.
"
"Did you okay this with Ash?
"
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"No.
"
Vane laughed. "Living on the edge. I love it. Okay, so what do you need me to do?
"
"I want you to guard her until I can take over after nightfall.
"
"One guard dog coming up. Give me about half an hour to get there.
"
"All right, thanks.
"
"I would say anytime, Celt, but this is a one-shot-only deal.
"
"Yeah, I know.
"
Sunshine frowned as he hung up the phone. "Who was that?
"
"That was Vane.
"
"Is he a Dark-Hunter too?
"
"No, love. You're about to meet your werewolf.
"
Chapter 14
Vane wasn't just any werewolf, Sunshine discovered. He wasthe werewolf, judging by the tough, hard-edged aura he projected.
Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) He entered the cabin wearing a pair of faded jeans and a white T-shirt with a weathered motorcycle jacket, black cowboy boots, and a body that would cause a traffic jam.
And when he removed his sunglasses, her breath caught in her throat.
Even in height with Talon, he was stunningly gorgeous. His startlingly green eyes were a perfect contrast for his hair which at first glance appeared an extremely dark chestnut, but on closer view seemed to be made up of every color known. There were traces of ash and gold, red and black. She'd never seen hair like that in her life.
At least not on a human…
He wore it long, hanging just below his collar. She could tell he didn't spend any time with it, just brushed his hands through it and went.
But what captivated her most was the raw, overt male sexuality he oozed. One that ranked right up there with Talon's sexiness. Vane moved with the fluid grace of a predator, with his head held low as if ready to attack.
Grrrr, but the man was a fetching beast.
"You're early," Talon said.
Vane shrugged, his body a symphony of movement. "It didn't take as long to leave the pack as I thought it would."
The werewolf looked to her and gave her a knee-melting smile. "You really going to trust me with your female, Celt?"
"Yes, I am, because in this swamp,I rule."
Vane arched a skeptical brow. "That a threat?"