Rogue Shifter [High-Country Shifters 3] Read Online Free PDF

Fighting was a necessary evil, no matter which reality one lived in.
    He turned to head back into the restaurant when the clapping startled him. He stopped and for the first time noticed Amy and Cavon standing there with big smiles on their faces. Damn . He’d always detected when his brother was nearby. Was it because he’d been out of Anterra for a few days that his abilities had been affected? Or had he been so absorbed in helping Jeremy that he got in to a zone?
    He painted on a smile and jogged over to them. “How long have you two been standing there?”
    “Long enough.” Didn’t you notice us? You slipping?
    I knew you were there. His brother arched a brow. Okay, I was having a good time and I guess my radar skills were weak.
    Try nonexistent.
    Amy clasped his arm. “You were amazing.”
    “I was just trying to help out a kid who seemed lost.”
    “I heard you tell him about strategies. That was brilliant advice, but I wasn’t sure what the kid was talking about when he said you patted the wolf on the ass. When did you do that?”
    “Before you came out before.” He nodded to Cavon. “I think after all that talking, I could use another beer.” Save me, bro .
    Cavon chuckled and tugged on Amy’s waist. “Let’s head inside.”

Chapter Three
     
    Malik cocked a brow. “You want to go to an animal shelter?”
    Cavon had worried that his brother wouldn’t want to spend the day watching Amy work. “It’s her passion in life. She told me last night that she wanted to someday open a shelter for injured or abused animals.”
    “That’s noble.”
    “Cheer up. This means a lot to her.”
    After a nice twenty-minute walk, they made it to the entrance of the shelter. As soon as they walked in, Malik stiffened, but this time he couldn’t blame his brother’s reaction. Most of the animals were in cages. The majority of them were cats and dogs, though he did spot a horse.
    “I’ll go find Amy,” Cavon said. He hoped his brother could stay out of trouble for the next few minutes.
    He had to weave his way around all the cages to get to the main building. From the horrific stench, someone was lax about cleaning up the animals’ waste.
    Amy spotted him first and rushed toward him. “Isn’t this wonderful?”
    “I guess if it means these animals would be killed and are instead safe in a cage, then yes. It’s almost humane.” Not really, but he didn’t want to burst her bubble. “I’d suggest we release them in Anterra, but I know these are not wild animals. The wolves would feast on most of them within a week.”
    She punched his arm. “That’s a horrible thought.” She glanced around. “Where’s Malik? Didn’t he want to come?” Her smile faltered.
    “Are you kidding? He couldn’t wait to see what you do in your spare time. He’s here. He was so caught up in what you all have done that I couldn’t pull him away from the animals.”
    Her mouth formed a circle. “Aww. That’s so sweet.”
    Needing to touch her, he drew her near. “Let’s go find him and see what trouble he’s gotten himself into.” There was an area where some of the dogs could run free. Cavon sensed that was where his brother had gone. “He’s this way.”
    When they got past the cages, he spotted Malik in the dog pen. He was standing perfectly still in the middle, and all of the dogs were running around in an orderly circle.
    Amy sucked in a breath. “That’s amazing.”
    “What is?” He saw nothing unusual going on.
    “Those animals usually snarl and chase and badger the smaller dogs. With Malik in there, they are all behaving. Do you think they know he’s really a lion?”
    “You’d have to ask the little ones yourself.”
    She grabbed his arm and leaned closer. “How do I do that?”
    “Beats me. I can’t talk to animals.”
    Amy’s here. You’ve impressed her. Now come on out.
    He honestly expected Malik to milk the situation a bit longer, but he waited until there was a break in traffic, jogged to