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  He pictured her inside his home in Alaska. She’d probably like it. It was roomy, and his clan would treat her extremely well. He’d make damn certain of it.

  He clenched his teeth, not liking where his thoughts kept straying.

  Keeping Shay… It would be a bad idea to take her home with him.

  Then again, she’d be better off there. No one would dare harm a single hair on her head or hurt her feelings. He’d beat the shit out of them for even thinking about it. His clan would welcome her with open arms, or he’d kick their asses so hard, they would change their attitudes—quick.

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  Shay worried as they made their way to the trailer. It was still daylight, and a time when a lot of the pack roamed. “Someone might see us together. Maybe you should walk ahead of me a ways.”

  Trayis surprised her by reaching out and taking her hand, instead. “I don’t care if anyone finds out.”

  That stunned her enough that she stumbled. “They could get the wrong idea if we’re seen together again. Some already saw us leaving the party yesterday.”

  “I don’t care what the pack thinks, Shay.”

  Her eyes widened and she swallowed hard. The thought of the pack finding out her and Trayis were having sex, more than once, would be huge news. No matter what his position in his clan, he had some alpha blood. She was considered the weakest member of her pack. Tongues would wag. It could change how everyone viewed him.

  She stopped walking, yanking her hand from his.

  He turned, frowning.

  “I can’t do this.”

  “Shay?”

  “I don’t care if everyone thinks badly of me, but you’re Arlis’s half-brother. You’ll lose respect if anyone believes we’re more than just a one-time hookup. You go first, and I’ll sneak in once I’m sure no one’s around.”

  “Fuck that.” Trayis moved fast, grabbed her, and scooped her into his arms.

  She clutched at him, almost dropping her bag. “Trayis!”

  “I don’t care what they think, what they assume, or any other damn thing. We’re spending time together. There are a lot of idiots in your pack, Shay. You’re worthy of my attention—and I dare anyone to say otherwise. I’d enjoy making them bleed after the way you’ve been treated.”

  He resumed walking toward the travel trailer.

  Shay didn’t struggle in his arms. Instead, she settled the bag on her lap and wrapped her arm around his neck, before gently placing her free hand on his shoulder. “But what will Arlis think? It might upset him. He’d tell you to spend time with someone else.”

  “I’ll deal with him if he has a problem with us.”

  She heard a noise and whipped her head around. Dread filled her. Martin walk down one of the trails.

  He spotted them and hurried forward with a scowl. Trayis stopped.

  “Are you hurt, Shay?” Martin glanced at Trayis. “What’s going on?”

  Before she could respond, Trayis spoke.

  “I’m carrying her because she almost fled into the bushes to hide the fact that we’re walking to the trailer to spend the night together,” he announced. “We spent last night together, too. I asked her to do it again, and she agreed. But Shay’s under the impression I give a fuck if anyone has a problem with that—I don’t.” He paused. “Now, should I put her down to fight you? Or are we free to go?”

  Martin’s eyes widened and his mouth dropped open. He paled a little.

  Trayis shifted his stance. “Am I breaking some law that I don’t know about, being with Shay?”

  Martin snapped his mouth closed and his dark gaze fixed on Shay. “You’re okay with him?”

  She had to clear her throat. Twice. “Yes. We did spend last night together.” There was no reason to hide that now, since Trayis had already admitted it. “I approached him at the party and made my interest known.”

  The enforcer glanced between them. “You two are…” It was Martin’s turn to clear his throat. “I didn’t see that coming. Not in a million years.” Martin gave a sharp nod and stepped off the trail. “Have fun.”

  Trayis didn’t move, though. “Are you going to report this right away or give me time to speak to Arlis in the morning? I’d like to know if I should expect our evening to be interrupted.”

  “Shay’s an adult female. Who she spends time with is her choice. She made it clear she’s willing to go with you. I have nothing to report.”

  “We’ll be going then.” Trayis continued down the trail.

  Shay’s heart pounded. Martin wasn’t a gossip…but Trayis planned to tell Arlis.

  She waited until they’d reached the trailer and he put her down inside. “Your brother will be upset, Trayis.”

  He locked the door and faced her. “He knows me. Knows I wouldn’t hurt you. I don’t see a reason for him to be concerned.”

  “That’s not what I mean. I’m the lowest member of the pack!”

  He sighed, took her bag, and rummaged for the box of condoms she’d packed. He withdrew them and tossed them down the short hall, toward the bedroom. “Doll, stop thinking that way.”

  “It’s true, though. You’ve given me the impression you have some standing in your clan, like you’re an enforcer or something. Your own alpha would tell you that I’m beneath you.”

  He closed the distance between them and put his hands on her hips. “Think like a human.”

  “You’re a man. I’m a woman.”

  “Exactly.”

  “You’re not human, though.”

  “I’m also not pack. And I see you, Shay. You are wonderful and beautiful and I like spending time with you. We have great chemistry. And anyone who has a problem with it really will get their asses handed to them by me.”

  “I just don’t want you to suffer in any way, Trayis. What if your alpha hears about this? He’ll question why you would choose to spend time with me instead of a full-blood.”

  He smiled. “Damn, doll. You should come with a warning label for being too damn sweet.” He pulled her against his body. “Don’t worry about that. It’s not an issue. I can tell you with absolute certainty that the leader of my clan would approve of me spending time with you one hundred percent.”

  Shay sighed. She trusted him. “As long as you’re sure there won’t be any problems for you later.”

  “I want you naked.” He eased his hold on her. “On the bed. Legs spread. I promised to distract you and make you forget everything. I keep my word.”

  Shay gave a nod and a smile and began to strip.

  Chapter Seven

  Shay wore one of Trayis’s shirts as they sat next to each other on the couch. He’d unfolded a couple portable trays, and they ate as a movie played on a television screen that slid down from the ceiling. A shelf of movies had been supplied for them to decide from, and they’d chosen an action film. He’d also put on boxers to answer the door ten minutes before, accepting the delivered meal from one of the sentries.

  “This food is amazing.”

  Trayis nodded, reaching over and rubbing her bare thigh. “I’m glad you decided to spend the night with me. Great food, good movie, and the best company.”

  She felt heat flush her cheeks, liking that he thought so. Spending time with Trayis made her happy. They’d already had mind-blowing sex before the food had arrived, so the fact that he now wanted to have a mini date with her, including dinner and a movie, was immensely flattering.

  She still thought this felt like more than a casual hookup, especially since they were together two nights in a row, and that left her feeling a little confused. She didn’t want to push him for answers, though. One thing was for sure—she’d miss him when he returned to Alaska.

  Trayis released her leg and picked up his knife, cutting one of the steak medallions on his plate. He had already eaten his lobster tails. He laughed as the human actor on the screen shot someone.

  She smirked. “You find that funny?”

  “Of course. It looks fake.”

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