Resisting the Cougar (Cascade Shifters #2) Read Online Free PDF

details getting out that could compromise the clan’s safety.”
    Claire remembered hearing about the deadly shifter virus outbreak via her contacts. But she’d confirmed it was safe before coming here. “Okay, but I have one last concern. How can I ensure that your clan will keep my presence a secret, let alone not take out their hatred on me?”
    Kian’s eyes turned hard. “Believe me, there are no traitors in my clan. We’ve kept Lauren Spencer-Fisher’s presence a secret for nearly four months. Yours will be a walk in the park in comparison since you’ll only be staying a month. As for the hatred, my security team will be monitoring the situation closely and will squash any threats they find.”
    Rubbing her hands against her jeans under the table, Claire tried to make a decision. Daydreaming about living with shifters was one thing, but living with them twenty-four-seven was quite another. She would be the outsider.
    Not to mention Aidan Scott would have a hand in something related to her stay. She was pretty sure he’d been close to kissing her earlier when his breath had tickled against her lips. Yet he had a Chloe waiting for him. She didn’t want to fight off unwanted attention her entire stay here.
    However, if he became a serious problem, she had a feeling Kian might compromise. Or, at least, he would with Trinity’s influence. After all, the female shifter had promised to have Claire treated like a queen.
    Kian raised his brows. “So, what do you say? Will you accept my offer?”
    She gave a sweeping look before meeting Kian’s green eyes again. “Will I be treated like a prisoner or will I have free rein?”
    Kian and Trinity shared a glance before Kian replied, “For the first week, Aidan will accompany you everywhere. If he reports back that you aren’t a threat, you will be allowed free rein in most of the clan spaces. However, a few will remain off limits as they are off limits to any visitors.”
    Aidan shifted in his seat next to her, but Claire resisted looking at him. “Well, if you can provide me with clothes and retrieve my car, which has my laptop and other important documents, then yes, I accept your offer. However, I want your word that you’ll work with me to help ensure the vote passes.”
    Kian nodded. “Done. I’ll give you the rest of the day to settle in and we can talk further over breakfast tomorrow.” He then looked to Aidan. “As for the answer to your question, you’re going to be Claire’s personal guard while she lives here, Aidan.”

 
     
    Chapter Four
     
     
     
    Aidan pushed aside his cougar’s happiness at knowing Claire would be staying with them. A whole month in the human’s presence would be the ultimate test of his self-control, especially since he wouldn’t ruin his leader’s plan by letting his dick rule his brain. He needed to convince his leader to pick someone else. “Kian, there are several other candidates who could do the job. Dani needs my help maintaining the clan’s security and safety.”
    Kian merely raised an eyebrow. “We can talk more about that in private. For now, you have your assignment, Aidan. It’s an important one, too. Remember that.”
    Aidan wanted nothing more than to ask why he hadn’t been kept in the loop. But from the corner of his eye he could see Claire watching him and he wouldn’t castigate his clan leader in front of the human.
    Instead, he merely nodded. “Fine. But I need to know where to take her and then I want a private meeting.”
    Kian stood up and everyone else followed suit. “Of course. Take Claire to the empty set of apartments across from yours.”
    He frowned. “What? That’s in the soldiers’ wing.”
    “I know. It’s one of the safest places inside the clan. Besides, Lauren lives near there, too. Claire could use a friend.”
    Claire spoke up from beside him. “I don’t mean to be disrespectful, but I am standing right here.”
    Aidan’s cougar urged him to look at the human female.