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out a frustrated breath. “Those responsibilities are exactly why we need to leave. Just for a night. It’s too much, Mel. We haven’t had a decent conversation that didn’t revolve around the Pack or Finn in months. And we haven’t made love in that time either.” He groaned, and she leaned into him.
    “I know, Kade. I miss it too. But we can’t.”
    “We can. And we will. Just for a night.”
    “Okay, let’s for a second pretend we do this. What about Finn?”
    “That’s where I come in,” Maddox said from the doorway.
    Kade and Mel turned around. How had they not heard him? She swore that wolf had special stealth powers she didn’t know about.
    “What?” she asked.
    “Maddox has agreed to watch Finn tomorrow night,” Kade said.
    Maddox walked into the house and closed the door.
    Mel frowned. “Are you sure, Maddox?”
    He scowled. “Of course I’m sure. I wouldn’t have volunteered if I weren’t.”
    Volunteered? Just what had Kade said to the wolf for that to happen?
    “Okay.” Mel let out a breath. “But what about the dangers and the Pack?”
    Kade kissed her nose and smiled. “The Pack can handle a night without us. And as for the dangers…” His eyes darkened. “It’s dangerous anywhere, but we can take that risk. I’ll protect you, no matter what.”
    Mel kissed his jaw. “I know you will.”
    “As touching as this is, what is your answer, Mel?” Maddox asked.
    Mel looked into Kade’s green eyes and focused. She needed time with this man. Just the fact that she’d thought for a moment he’d leave her meant she did. And Kade cemented the fact that she was scared. Yes, she could admit that at least to herself. She was scared to death. She was floundering as a mother, as a mate, and a Pack leader. She needed a moment to escape. To sit back and remember why she loved doing all these things. To remember that she loved her mate and needed him more than the air she breathed.
    She placed her palm on his face, his unshaved cheek scraping against her skin and she shivered at the thought of where else his five-o’-clock shadow could scrape her. His tanned skin looked like caramel against her pallor. She wanted to see where else they’d contrast when they lay naked in a sweaty pile.
    She needed a break. If only for a night.
    “Okay,” she finally whispered. “That sounds wonderful.”
    Maddox released a sigh, and Kade smiled. “Good.”
    “Where are we going?”
    “It’s a surprise.” Kade gave a smoldering look and Mel melted into a puddle.
    “And that’s my cue to leave,” Maddox grunted. “I’ll be here in the morning to take care of the rug rat. Bye, folks.”
    Maddox closed the door, and Mel sank into Kade. “Can we leave now?” she whispered into his ear.
    He leaned down and bit her earlobe. “Tomorrow, my love.” His voice rumbled against her skin, and she shivered.
    Maybe they could start their vacation early…
    The phone rang, halting her sweet thoughts. Darn it. Pack duty calls. But at least now she had something to look forward to.

 
     
    Chapter 5
     
     
    Kade inhaled the crisp scent of ocean and closed his eyes. The sounds of waves crashing against the surf and seagulls flying overhead sent a sensation of peace through him. He and Mel had been parked outside their rented beach house for only five minutes and he already felt loads more relaxed.
    Maybe he needed only that moment away to feel better.
    Mel walked up beside him, and he wrapped his arms around her and drew her to stand in front of him. Her little bottom rubbed against his erection, and he groaned. Okay, he needed a bit more. But now that he was alone with his mate, there was no doubt he’d take her in every fashion possible. His body was strung tight, primed.
    He needed her more than anything. Now.
    It had been a chore leaving the house a few hours before. They’d had to make sure the Pack was taken care of and his brother Adam had said he’d manage everything. Even though he knew his brother