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her room where she could shower and change before Striker woke up. She hesitated when she saw her phone. She picked it up, counting five more missed calls from Colton. Shit.
    She turned it off. She didn’t want to know if he called. He wouldn’t find her. She was safe here with Striker.
    As she stood under the water, she realized she needed a plan. She had to stay off the pack’s radar. She wondered how long Striker was staying at Highland House. She wondered if she could stay. It was worth trying.
    For the first time since she had discovered the pack’s existence, she felt safe. She felt protected. It sounded crazy, but after last night she felt as if Striker would guard her body with everything he had.
    She giggled as she rinsed the shampoo from her hair. It did sound crazy. If the only thing she got out of this was sex and a safe place to stay for a few nights, it would be ok. She wasn’t looking for anything when she left Cover City other than a new start. A start that didn’t involve her sacrificing her life.
    She lathered body wash in her hands and covered her body in bubbles. She felt a brief stab of regret for not using protection last night, but it was spontaneous and passionate. She’d try to bring up condoms if they ended up in bed together again.
    She stepped out of the shower.
    “Presley? Presley?” Striker’s voice sounded frantic.
    “In here,” she called.
    “Hey.” He grinned.
    He was wearing the pajama pants from last night. Damn, he was delicious. She was reminded why condoms seemed like a terrible idea when she was naked with him.
    “Thought I’d take a shower.” She wrapped a towel around her chest.
    “Sorry I missed it.”
    She ran another towel over her hair, shaking the water from the ends.
    “I’ll make us some breakfast.”
    “Breakfast? You cook?” Her stomach lurched. She hadn’t eaten anything since she hit the road.
    “Don’t get too excited. I don’t know what’s here. I didn’t prepare to entertain.”
    Her eyes hit the floor. “Sorry.”
    “Hey, don’t do that.” He walked to her, dragging her into his arms. “I’m glad.” He kissed her forehead.
    God, this man was amazing. “I am too.”
    “I like being iced in with you. You kept me warm all night.” He winked.
    She hadn’t known him twenty-four hours. She wasn’t about to tell him the things bubbling in her chest.
    “Meet me downstairs.” He turned from the bathroom.
    Presley let a sigh escape. He felt real. He looked real. But she knew it wasn’t possible. Perfect guys didn’t materialize out of thin air. She was a bartended on the run. There was no way this fairytale was coming true.

11

Striker
    S triker opened the pantry . He had to figure out something to feed her. She would need food and strength. He had claimed her twice. If he was lucky, she was already carrying his cubs.
    He had always wanted a big family. Lots of cubs. More Highlands running through the woods. He wanted to teach them about embracing their bear. About controlling the animal within. This was what he always wanted.
    He could picture big family Christmases with Presley, surrounded by their cubs. Camping trips. Vacations. All of it.
    He heard Presley’s footsteps in the hallway and looked up to see her enter the kitchen.
    “Breakfast might have to be frozen waffles.” He shrugged.
    She giggled. “I think frozen waffles will work.”
    “I’ll order grocery deliver today.” He pulled the cardboard box from the freezer and set the dial on the toaster oven.
    “Delivery? Are we near a town? I thought this was the middle of nowhere.”
    “I’ll have someone from the Highland office bring things. Tell me what your favorite foods are. I’ll get anything you want.”
    “You have someone who will drive two hours with groceries?”
    He nodded. “I did mention last night I’m Striker Highland.”
    She stared blankly. “Sorry, am I supposed to know your name?”
    He chuckled. “Actually, it’s kind of nice that you