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Linda dropped her piece of licorice as her mouth dropped open. Her eyes were the widest Eve had ever seen. Her mouth closed and opened again, but no sound came out. Finally, she cleared her throat and asked, โHe stayed the night?โ Eve nodded, feeling her face must be glowing from the heat she felt. โIโd ordered Chinese, and he happened to stop by as it was delivered, so I invited him in,โ she told Linda. โWe watched a movie and talked, then before you know it, it was time for him to leave, but neither of us wanted him to.โ Linda grinned at her and said, โSo, you convinced him to stay.โ Eve nodded with a smile but couldnโt meet her friendโs eyes. Leaning even closer, Linda asked in a low voice, grinning at her friend, โAnd how was it?โ Eve grinned back and wiggled her eyebrows. โIt was as good as youโd expect,โ she said. Linda sat back in her seat and fanned herself with the bag of licorice. โWhoooo, girl,โ she said, grinning. โYou are one lucky woman.โ Eve giggled and n
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After Eve and Linda had finished their meal, they stayed to at their table until Eve yawned. Linda glanced at her watch before asking her friend, โYouโre not getting sleepy, are you?โ Eve nodded and said, โMy late night last night must be catching up to me.โ Smirking, Linda said, โIf only I could have that problem.โ Eve laughed and shook her head. Linda looked around the almost-empty cafe and said, โIf youโre ready, we can head out, and you can get home to get some much needed sleep.โ Eve nodded and said, โIโm full and getting sleepy, so I think Iโm ready.โ She picked up her glass and took one final gulp of her tea, adding, โThat should keep me awake until I get home.โ They gathered their things, paid the bill, and left the restaurant. Continuing to talk as they walked to their cars, they didnโt notice a figure following them until it spoke. โWell, well, well,โ a voice behind them said. โIf it isnโt my two favorite ladies.โ Eve and Linda whirled about, identical looks of
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โYou donโt have to come over,โ Eve texted Arec. โToo late,โ he replied. โIโm on my way.โ Sighing, Eve shook her head and put the phone on her bed. She went to her dresser to get a pair of comfortable pajamas and changed into them as she waited for Arec to arrive. Pouring herself a glass of wine, she carried her glass, another glass, and the bottle of wine to the couch and sat down, curling her legs under her as she waited for him to arrive. Even though she was expecting him, she jumped when someone knocked on the door. โEve?โ Arec called out in a low voice. โItโs me.โ Getting off the couch, she walked to the door and opened it. Arec rushed inside, shutting the door behind him and locking it. Turning toward her, he dropped a bag to the floor and took her in his arms, crushing her to him and pressing his lips to hers. She wound her arms around his neck and returned his kiss. After they broke apart, she said in a breathless voice, โIf Iโd have known youโd be greeting me like
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Eve peered into the darkness, sure sheโd seen something moving in the bushes. She jumped when she felt a hand touch her arm and whirled around, putting her hand over her pounding heart. โWhat are you doing?โ Arec asked, looking past her to peer out of the window. Shaking her head, Eve said, โIโm not sure. I woke up and was drawn to the window.โ Arec moved to put himself between Eve and the window and looked out. After a moment, he closed the curtains and said, โWait here, and whatever you do, stay away from the window.โ As he moved to pull on his pants, she asked, โWhat is it? What did you see?โ โJust wait here,โ he told her, rushing out of the bedroom. She hurried after him, but he shut the bedroom door in her face. Frowning, she crossed her arms over her chest and stared at the door. Finally, she sighed and walked to the bed to sit on the side. Staring at the wall, she crossed her arms over her chest and sighed. She shook her head and leaned back to get back into be
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After Arec left, Eve took a shower and put on her pajamas. Getting into bed, she grabbed her book and tried to read to take her mind off the empty space next to her. After reading the same paragraph three times and it still not making sense, she put her bookmark on the page and closed the book. Setting it on the bedside table, she sighed and reached out to turn off the light. A noise from outside her window made her pause. She drew her hand back and rubbed her arms, trying to settle the shiver that ran through her. โItโs just the wind,โ she whispered, though she hadnโt heard the wind blowing earlier. โNothingโs out there. Thereโs no need to get scared just because Arec isnโt here.โShe took a deep breath and reached toward the lamp again before hesitating. โIsnโt it better to see whatโs coming rather than having it jump at you in the dark?โ she whispered before shaking her head. โGet a hold of yourself, Eve,โ she said in a low voice. โYouโve lived here for how long and
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Coming to again, Eve slowly opened her eyes and gasped. She could see, and she was in her bedroom. She sat up, wincing at the pain in her head. Putting her hand over her eyes, she eased back against the pillows. โWhat is going on?โ she muttered. โWas that just a crazy dream or something?โ Her phone gave off the notification that sheโd received a text. Groaning, she rolled over and reached blindly for it. She opened one eye to look at the screen. Her eyes widened as she saw numerous texts and phone calls from Arec. Opening the most recent one, she read, โIf you donโt reply in the next five minutes, Iโm coming over there. If you donโt answer the door, Iโm breaking it down.โ Typing as fast as she could, she wrote, โIโm here, but come over anyway. Something strange happened.โ He wrote back, โIโll be there in ten.โ Setting the phone down, she eased herself into a sitting position, trying to ignore her pounding head. โI really need to take something for this headache,โ she mut
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โWhat do you mean you want me to move in with you?โ Eve asked Arec, pulling away from him. He smiled at her and repeated, โI want you to move in with me. From whatโs been happening to you, I donโt think you are safe living here on your own.โ She stared at him with her mouth hanging open. Finally, she shut her mouth and shook her head. โI donโt think so, Arec,โ she told him. โWhat would everyone at work think if we started walking into the office together after Iโve been there for such a short time?โ He frowned and shook his head. โI donโt care what other people think,โ he told her. โNot even your mother?โ Eve asked, looking at him with a raised eyebrow. โEspecially my mother,โ he told her. Eve frowned as she looked at him. โI donโt know,โ she told him. โItโs so sudden.โ He put his finger under her chin and tilted her face toward his. โUnless I am mistaken, you feel the same way I do,โ he said. She stared into his eyes before nodding. โI do,โ she said. โIโm just sca
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After Eve packed an overnight bag, Arec led her to her car. โIโll drive,โ he said, holding his hand out for her keys. โIโm perfectly capable of driving my own car,โ Eve protested. โYou were kidnapped and knocked out by something,โ Arec said, staring at her with his palm open. โIโm driving.โ Eve sighed and put her keys into his hand. โFine,โ she said. โBut Iโm still protesting.โ โI get it,โ Arec said, grinning at her. โItโs hard to relinquish control sometimes, but right now, I just want to take care of you.โ He reached out to cup her cheek in his hand. She leaned into his touch and closed her eyes, smiling. โAre you sure you have everything?โ Arec asked, breaking the spell. Eve lifted her head, opened her eyes, and nodded. โI packed everything I need,โ she said. โI can always come back for more.โ โNot without me, you canโt,โ he told her. โI donโt plan on you coming back here by yourself if I can help it.โ Eve shook her head but didnโt say anything more. She got into t
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Eve stretched as she woke, feeling the warmth of Arecโs body still wrapped around her. She opened her eyes and saw another hairy figure with its back to her, staring into the trees. She smiled as she felt Arecโs strong arms cuddle her close, and his nose snuffed her ear. โGood morning to you, too,โ she whispered, turning to look at him. He bared his teeth at her with a wolfy grin, then looked at his brother, who hadnโt turned toward them. He nuzzled Eveโs neck before releasing her and standing up. She stretched and got to her feet.โYou want to know something? That wasnโt as bad as I thought it would be,โ she said. โYou kept me nice and warm, and I wasnโt sleeping on rocks.โArec nodded, then loped toward his brother. Eve watched them communicate before sitting on a log near the now-dead fire. When Arec returned, she said, โI hate to do this, but nature calls.โArec grinned at her before nodding and loping toward the opposite side of the camp. At the bushes, he paused and looked at
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After arguing with Michael about lighting a fire, Arec finally convinced him that Eve couldnโt eat anything theyโd caught without it being cooked first. โFine,โ Michael growled. โBut keep it small and smokeless.โ Arec nodded and said to Eve, โLetโs gather some firewood while Michael looks for dinner.โ After Michael changed into his Lycan form, Arec and Eve wandered into the trees, gathering fallen branches until they both had armfuls of wood. Carrying them back to the camp, Eve asked, โWill Craig see the fire and know weโre here?โ Arec nodded and said, โDonโt worry. Michael and I know how to keep it from alerting him to our presence.โ โGood,โ Eve said. โBecause I donโt want him to see us coming when we rescue Linda.โโHe wonโt,โ Arec told her. โWeโll get her out before he even suspects what weโre doing.โShe smiled at him and said, โGreat, because I donโt want him to see anything until Iโm in his face, striking him down for what he did.โArec took her into his arms and said, โI
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Eve stared at Craig as he walked out of the houseโs back door and scanned the trees. She shrunk back before realizing they were deep in the trees and doubted he could see them. โHeโs not able to smell us, is he?โ she whispered to Arec as the thought hit her. Arec shook his head, not taking his gaze from Craig, who finally nodded and walked back into the house.โNow that we know heโs in that house, that must mean Lindaโs inside too, right?โ Eve asked, not taking her eyes from the door Craig had used to go inside the house.โMost likely,โ Michael said, nodding once. โI did catch her scent around, though it was faint.โโI wonder if heโs keeping her in a basement room or something,โ Arec mused, scratching his chin.โThatโs possible,โ Michael said, looking at the house. โIt does look like the basement windows are blocked, at least on this side.โโSo, whatโs the plan?โ Eve asked, finally tearing her gaze from the house to look at the brothers.โLetโs move around the house, keeping as out
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While Arec and Eve waited for Michael to return, they looked around for a comfortable place to spend the night. โDo we really have to spend the night in the woods tonight?โ Eve asked after a few minutes of searching for a spot.Arec looked at her and frowned as he nodded. โThis will be our best chance to find Linda,โ he told her. โWeโll be close enough to find her and get her away from Craig.โโWhen you put it like that, it makes sense,โ Eve said. โI just donโt have much experience sleeping outside.โโYouโve never been camping?โ he asked her, his eyes wide.She shook her head and said, โMy familyโs idea of roughing it was when the internet went out, and we had to read books.โArec chuckled and shook his head.โWell, weโll try to make it as comfortable for you as much as we can,โ he said. โBut I canโt guarantee youโll like it.โ Eve looked at him and smiled weakly. โIโll be okay for tonight,โ she told him before walking over to him and wrapping her arms around him. โAs long as I hav
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Arec and Eve followed the trail through the trees. Arec pointed out the signs of someone crossing through the area as they went. Eve nodded as he did and continued to look for signs that Craig had taken Linda this way or that Michael had been there. They reached a small clearing in the trees, and Arec stopped. โWhat is it?โ Eve asked, stopping behind him. โDid you find something? Did you smell something? Is it Linda?โArec remained silent but held up his hand to quiet her questions. He scanned the clearing before nodding and waving her forward. She moved behind him as he crept forward. โWhatโs that?โ she whispered, nodding toward a rustling noise to her left. Arec turned toward the noise, ready to defend them, when he relaxed and called out, โCome out, Michael. Youโre scaring Eve.โ โIโm not scared,โ Eve protested as Michael exited the bushes. Arec greeted his brother before stepping aside to let him approach Eve. Michael walked toward her with an uncertain look on his face. Ev
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Eve ran down the road, occasionally looking over her shoulder to see if anyone was following her. She retraced the route back to the creek where Michael had lost the trail. Checking over her shoulder again to see if anyone had followed her, she crouched beside the creek, looking at the bank. โI donโt know if Iโll find anything,โ she muttered. โItโs been searched by Michael, but Iโll look again for Lindaโs sake.โShe looked at the dirt and vegetation beside the creek and frowned. โHow am I supposed to know what Iโm looking for?โ she muttered. Several indentations in the mud at the waterโs edge that looked like footprints caught her eye. โThese might belong to Craig,โ she said, tilting her head to study them, then frowned. โOr they might be Michaelโs.โ Standing, she looked up and down the creek, then closed her eyes, trying to picture the scene. โI doubt Linda went willingly,โ she muttered as she thought about what had happened. โSo, sheโd be struggling.โ Eve opened her ey
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โWhat?โ Arec asked, scrambling to his feet. โYou mean to tell me Michael lost Craig and Lindaโs trail?โ Bella nodded, not looking up as a tear falling from her eye and rolling down her cheek. โHeโs still out there, looking for them,โ she said, โbut he lost it on the other side of the creek.โ โDamn it!โ Arec swore, hitting the palm of his hand with his fist. โI knew we shouldnโt have left,โ Eve said, scowling at him. โWe should have stayed to help him search.โ Arec walked over to Eve and put his arm around her shoulders. She shrugged it off, glaring at him. โI wanted to stay to help, but you told me Michael would be able to find Craigโs trail,โ she said. โNow look what happened. Lindaโs out somewhere with Craig, and we donโt know where they are.โ Arec reached for her again, but she stepped out of his reach. โYou should have let me stay,โ she told him before stalking out of the room. Arec started to go after her, but Bella held him back. โWhat are you doing?โ he asked his
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When Eve met with Arec in the gym, she had changed into her workout leggings and tank top. She saw he had put on an old t-shirt and a pair of gym shorts and had spread the gym mats across the floor in preparation for their session. He was already warming up for their session and grinned as he spotted her. โReady to warm up?โ he asked her, leaning with his hands pressed against the wall to stretch his legs. She nodded, stretching her arms and shoulders as she walked toward him, and said, โLetโs do this.โ Squatting, she moved from side to side to stretch her leg muscles. She stretched her legs out before standing. Arec stood from the wall and stretched his arms before jerking his head toward the center of the room. She nodded once. They walked to the center of the room and faced each other. Arec crouched into a fighting position and nodded at her. โArenโt you going to transform first?โ she asked, frowning as she waited for him to do so. He shook his head and said, โNot to warm
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Eve waited, holding her breath, as Arec listened to Michael on the other end of the phone. Arec listened, then looked at Eve and nodded. โHe found them?โ she asked, hurrying to his side. Arec moved the phone away from his mouth and told her, โHe has their trail.โ Eve put her hand over her mouth as her eyes filled with tears. She hurried to the couch and sat down. As she waited for Arec to finish his conversation with his brother, she leaned forward with her hands clasped so tightly that her fingers turned white. After Arec hung up the phone, he looked at Eve and said, โHeโs going to track them and call back when he has more information.โโDo you think it will take long?โ she asked, her brows drawn upward in concern. โIโm not sure,โ Arec told her, walking to the couch to sit beside her. โMichael is an excellent tracker, so I donโt think heโll lose their scent.โ He reached over to unclasp her hands and held her hands in his. โLindaโs going to be okay,โ he told her. โHow do
