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by

Susan A. Bliler

 

“Will she make it?” Briggs asked as he handed a second unconscious woman to one of his pack.

“YES!” Evander
Kane snapped, and turned when Briggs eyed him curiously. 
What in the hell is wrong with me!
Evander looked down at the woman in arms.  Her cheeks were hollow and there were dark circles under her eyes.  She was too damn light and waif thin beneath the knee-length, tattered, and dirty nightgown she wore.  Long, chestnut-colored, hair hung dull and limp.  Despite the strange bite marks that marred her body, her heartbeat was steady, but faint. 

Ignoring his own Beta’s outstretched arms,
Evander stalked with the woman out into the cold night.  She would make it! 

He walked to his jeep, ignoring the fact that he’d driven his Beta and three members of his own pack to the site.  Quickly, he placed the woman in the back seat, covered her with a blanket
he’d kept in the back, and then closed the door before climbing into the driver’s seat and starting the vehicle.  He was halfway down the mountainside when he felt his Beta’s mental nudge through their pack ties.  He permitted it.

“Uhhh, Kane?”

“Is medical on the way?”
  He ignored Weston’s unspoken question.

“Yeah, they’re sending in
Medivac now.”
  Kane still sounded confused.
  “You coming back?”

“No.”
  He severed the contact.  His eyes darted to the rearview mirror as he attempted to glance at the still unconscious woman. 
What in the hell am I doing?
  He’d just kidnapped an injured woman from a crime scene and left his pack to fend for themselves!  He shook his head and growled as his fingers tightened on the steering wheel, causing it to creak under the pressure. 
I don’t want her,
he told himself. 
I’m only taking her because I can’t trust anyone else to do the job right.
  What job?  The question echoed in his mind and his expression darkened.  Honestly, he had no idea what he was going to do with her once he got her back to his pack compound.  He didn’t know the first thing about her. 

She moaned weakly and his anger flared to life.  When his and Dell’s packs had stormed the bunker, they’d only found the women.  The captor, or captors, were still on the loose. 
Why hadn’t she shifted? 
If she’d changed to her wolf form, she should have been able to take down her captor or at least escape. 

And why isn’t she healed? 
Shifters healed more quickly than humans.  The strange bite marks and other wounds should have healed within hours.  His jaw worked and his brows speared down. 
Maybe she didn’t attempt escape because she didn’t want to leave the others behind.
  Or maybe she’d been afraid to reveal her gift in front of the humans.  For now, his questions would have to wait.  His priority was getting her home and getting her healed.

About the Author

My pack territory is in Central Montana, between Stone Crow Estates and the North Fortress.  Born and raised in an untamed location that bridges the gap between rolling prairies and majestic mountain peaks, I am born to a family that also bridges the gap between cultures.  My father’s people boast a fiercely proud Scottish ancestry while my mother’s tribes descend from two savagely beautiful and unique nations that inspire my Skin Walkers series.     

I'm a huge fan of MMA, boxing, hockey, 30 Seconds
to Mars, Linkin Park, DMX, the Killers, and 21 Pilots (“…sometimes quiet is violent”).  I also love to read because it encourages me to write.  (I hate it when authors add that they love coffee and chocolate.  Really?  Who doesn't love coffee and chocolate?)  Anyway, I love beer...kidding.  I don't
love
beer but we are engaged in a very serious relationship.  (Mom, please don't call me when you read this.)

Check me out at
www.susanbliler.com
 

Thanks for reading my books and thanks to my
awesome
fans for all the support and positive feedback.  A’hau.

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