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let alone in the middle of the night. Who the hell do you think you are?”
    The man with his sneaker wedged in the doorway didn’t miss a beat. “Gus Oliver.” He arched one thick, ill-defined brow. “I spoke to the owner of this cabin just a few hours ago. We’re renting it now, starting tonight. Tough luck.”
    He had nerve, Michael had to give him that – the kind of nerve only an absolute idiot who was used to getting his way for God knew what reason would have. “You listen here, Gus – head down the mountain and into Gatlinburg. Big tourist town, lit up from here to Kingdom Come – you can’t miss it, and you’ll find plenty of motels there. Pick one and worry about finding a vacation cabin in the morning.” He nodded toward a monster of a black SUV that was idling in the drive. “Whatever you do, don’t come back here. I promise you’ll regret it if you do.”
    At long last, Gus withdrew his foot, grimacing as he shot Michael a look of pure disgust. “Can you believe this guy?” He swung his head toward his companions, scoffing.
    The girl glanced nervously at Michael then looked at Gus, her dark eyes flicking toward the SUV. “It’s late, Gus. Let’s just find a motel like he said.”
    The redhead just looked bored.
    “If I wanted a freaking motel, I would’ve booked a freaking motel!” Gus leered at the girl.  
    “You made us drive all the way up this mountain to see a cabin that’s already taken,” the redhead said, frowning as Gus shot their female companion a mean look. “It would’ve been smarter to book a motel.”
    Gus threw his hands into the air, looking beleaguered. “Am I the only one who gives a shit about what we came here to do? A motel. God, a motel! Like I—”
    Michael pushed the door the rest of the way open, forcing Gus to stumble backward in order to avoid being bowled over. “I’m not gonna listen to you make an ass out of yourself for one more minute. Get out of here, before I make you.”
    The girl turned on one heel, striding quickly toward the SUV.
    The redhead followed at a more leisurely pace, leaving Gus alone.
    Deprived of his reluctant entourage, Gus deflated a little, turning with one last grimace in Michael’s direction. “We’ll go find the freaking caretaker then,” he said as he lumbered toward the vehicle. “The owner said to go to him if we had any trouble.”
    His companions didn’t respond, but Michael’s ire flared. Jack was the caretaker for the handful of rental cabins that dotted the mountain – Jack who was alone at home in the middle of the night with his pregnant mate. With Mandy . The thought of her being disturbed pissed Michael off even more than being interrupted himself had.
    Turning to Kimberly, he pulled his shirt over his head, then unbuttoned his jeans, yanking them down over his hips.  
    “Stay right here, and keep the door locked – I’m gonna hurry down the mountain and warn Jack.”
    Kimberly’s eyes went wide as he stood naked, still hard and aching for her, but determined to shove those feelings aside – temporarily – in order to defend his family. “Why don’t you just call?” she asked, reaching for her phone.
    The ghost of a growl threatened to escape, making his throat itch as he thought of Gus shoving his foot between the door and its frame. “The rest of the pack has headed back to their cabins by now – Jack and Mandy will be alone. I gotta go – I gotta be there in case those idiots in the SUV try something.” What the hell they were up to was anyone’s guess, but clearly, they were stupid. Maybe stupid enough to be dangerous. No way was he sitting at home while they went to harass his pregnant daughter.
    “I’ll come with you.” Kimberly took a step toward him.
    “Can’t.” He shook his head, a wave of frustration slipping over him as he acknowledged the fact that he’d have to leave Kimberly alone. “Driving would be too slow – they’d get there before me. I’m going on foot – as