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of security. Being near me is going to provide her with that.”
    “Very well, and to show her we are a trusting clan, we’ll come to your place to question her, to make it less formal. Say three o’clock?”
    Adam nodded and turned to follow Galen to the helicopter, but Raja stopped him when he grabbed Adam’s arm. “Avery is pissed that Tex didn’t report back. We explained your situation with the rogues, so he’s being patient for now, however he has requested Tex be returned by week’s end.”
    “Will the boy have a choice? Or will he have to return to his abuser?”
    “We will give Tex a choice, however it has to be his decision. You can’t influence him or pressure his choice,” Ty ordered.
    Adam agreed, and then returned to assist Robin from the helicopter. He’d let the Elders deal with Tex. His attention was focused on Robin. Sliding the door open, he offered her his hand, and grabbed their suitcases. “Come on. Let’s get some rest.”
    “What about your Elders?”
    “We’ll talk to them this afternoon. Now come on.” He held her arm as she slipped out of the cockpit. Once she was safely on the ground, he slung his bag over his shoulder, laced his fingers through the handle of her suitcase, and wrapped his arm around her waist, leading the way to his cabin.
    “I don’t think I should be here,” she whispered, gripping the sleeve of his shirt.
    “No one here means you harm.” He pulled her closer, letting her floral scent fill his nose. “I’ll protect you.”
    * * *
    Robin lay curled in a ball in the middle of the bed, her heart racing faster and faster with each second. Everything coming together at once sent her into full panic mode and was too much for her body to handle. Adam had gained her trust, but even knowing he was in the other room protecting her, she couldn’t relax. Fear began to drown her.
    “Robin,” Adam whispered from the doorway, the sun streaming around him. “I know you’re awake. Can I do anything for you? Get you anything?”
    “I’m sorry I’m keeping you awake.” Even to her own ears, her voice seemed strained.
    “It’s fine. I’m more worried about you.” He moved away from the door, walking closer to the bed. “I can get Doc to give you something to help you relax.”
    “No!” His words sent a new wave of terror coursing through her.
    “Shhh. I’m just trying to help. You’re human, so your heart shouldn’t be beating that fast. It’s not safe. You have to calm down.”
    “I don’t want any drugs.”
    “You don’t have to. I only thought they would help you sleep. During your time on the run have you been filled with this much terror the whole time?” He stepped next to the bed. “Mind if I sit?”
    She nodded. “I’ve never suffered from any type of panic attacks, until I was on the run. When my panic levels rise there’s always been a reason. It’s been like a sixth-sense, keeping me safe. But now…I don’t know, this feels different.” Her heart raced, beating against her chest with such power.
    He reached out to her, gliding his fingers over her knuckles, before giving her hand a timid squeeze. “You’re surrounded by shifters, the very race you’ve been running from, but I swear to you, you will come to no harm from my clan.”
    His touch seemed to calm her, slowing her heart rate, making her think it wouldn’t fly out of her chest at any minute. “Why does your touch soothe me?”
    “A touch from your mate will calm your emotions, ease your pain, and sometimes be a link for you to share thoughts. Tabitha can share her thoughts with Ty, and with concentration, even other members of the clan.” He moved to rest his leg on the bed, brushing it along the curve of her body. “The more they touch, the closer they become, one calming the other.”
    “Relief.” Her voice was husky. “Can you help me?”
    “I’ll lie down next to you, which may ease your stress.”
    “Anything. Please, just make this stop.”
    He let go