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of her hand and slid beside her. He lay on his back, swinging his arm above her to cuddle her into his body. The moment he settled, she slid close, snuggling next to him. Her panic instantly subsided, leaving her completely calm and at ease. “Ahhh.”
    “It feels good to have the worries fall away, doesn’t it?” He ran his finger down her arm.
    “Yes, but it won’t last.” Her eyes drifted shut as sleep wrapped its long tentacles around her, threatening to draw her under.
    “It will, if you trust me.” He turned her chin with the tip of his finger to force her to look at him. “I’m going to keep you safe.”
    She finally asked the question that had been weighing on her mind. “Because I might hold information that will help your clan?”
    “That’s why I was sent to find you. It’s not why I protect you now. You’re my mate and for that reason, I guarantee your safety.” He nuzzled the top of her head.
    “I’m not sure if I understand this whole mating thing.”
    Adam leaned back, meeting her gaze again. “I know, and I don’t understand it completely either, but trust me. I would give my life for you.”
    She wasn’t sure what to say to that, instead she closed her eyes. No longer tired, she lay there, letting her thoughts run wild with Adam’s words. How was she supposed to act on this mating connection? She didn’t want, or need, to be tied down to someone, especially a shifter. Everything she learned about shifters told her to stay away from them. Adam seemed different. She didn’t want to create a distance from him, but she wasn’t sure mating was for her.
    * * *
    Adam stood behind Robin, waiting for Ty to take the lead. His hands gently massaged her shoulder, trying to relieve some of her panic that returned. He hated to see her so full of conflicting emotions. Leaning, he whispered in her ear. “It’s going to be all right.”
    Felix opened the door, ushering Tabitha in. “Sorry we’re late. One of the young tigresses had an issue I needed to attend to.” Tabitha sauntered in, sitting next to her mate, Ty.
    “We’ve been waiting for you.” He slipped his arm around Tabitha. “Robin, I’m glad you agreed to come here. I believe Adam has shared why we’d like to speak with you.”
    “Yes. He told me that some book said I might have information to help your search for Pierce. I don’t think I’ll be able to help you.” Robin’s shoulders tensed under Adam’s fingers.
    “I know you’ve been through hell the last few weeks, and you haven’t had much sleep yet, but we have a few questions.” Ty leaned forward, his gaze completely on Robin. “Your late husband, Bobby, how did he make contact with Pierce? Was it in person? On the phone?”
    “They met during one of Bobby’s business trips. I believe when he was in Boston. I’m not sure if that’s when they first met. It’s definitely where they met the last time. They traveled back and forth from Boston to Virginia occasionally. The police found his…body in Boston.” A touch of sorrow tainted her words.
    “Where in Boston?” Tabitha leaned forward as if her interest was peaked.
    Closing her eyes, Robin ran her hand through her hair. “Copley Square. Why? Do you think that’s where Pierce is?”
    Ty glanced from Robin to Adam before answering. “It’s possible. We’ve received another lead that has pointed us to Boston. Connor is checking into it.”
    “Connor, our wolf, is a computer expert,” Adam explained, caressing her arm as a shiver ran through her. “How did you know they would come for you?”
    “They called me. They let me hear Bobby beg for his life, even offered me to take his place. Bobby’s last words, as they tortured him, were for me to run. I gathered a few belongings and ran for my life.” True sorrow was now evident in her voice. Tears fell down her cheeks. “I don’t know why they killed him, or why he tried to trade my life for his. I honestly don’t care. I just want it over. Bobby