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    Ainsley’s tongue twisted from the shock. “You do?”
    “My mate used to live in the small apartment above her flower shop. Now that she’s with me, it’s available for rent.”
    Jackson sent a glare straight at his brother that looked as it if could cut him in half. Mrs. Murdoch shot Jackson a stern look, and he glanced away again. That man had serious issues, though she did understand where the animosity was coming from. To tell the crowd that she disliked Changelings as much as they did, however, would probably sound like a lie, mostly because they were brought up to believe everyone of her kind was evil.
    “I’d love to take a look at it. Thank you.”
    Shamus grinned. “If Kalan can set it up, how about I come with ye? We could check it out together.”
    She almost laughed at his protective nature, but she shouldn’t be surprised. He’d always looked out for her. From Shamus’s quick turn of his head toward Jackson, Jackson might have kicked him under the table.
    “What was that for?” Shamus said. “Can’t a man make certain his friend isn’t being taken advantage of?”
    As if someone had dumped a bucket of ice water on his head, Jackson’s shoulders slumped. What she wouldn’t give to know what that was all about. “Sure. In fact, I think it’s a great idea.”
    Kalan glanced at his mother then turned back to Ainsley. “Tomorrow, I’ll call my mate’s former landlord to see if he can set up a showing.”
    For some reason, Kalan must have decided not to go to war with her, for which she was grateful.
    Wanting to take the focus off herself, she asked about Shamus’s banking job and whether he enjoyed it.
    He shrugged. “I can take it or leave it. What I’d really like to do is start me own financial investment firm.”
    Excitement soared through her. “Why don’t you? You’d be perfect. You’re honest and smart.”
    His cheeks turned pink again. “I need a bit more experience, as well as some capital, but I’m working on both.”
    She wanted to ask if he was happy, but she figured his mom’s death had to have dampened his love of life. “I’m really happy you’re doing so well.”
    “Thanks. I know this might not be the best place to ask ye, lass, but did ye know Owen is dead?”
    His words stole her breath. “My brother is dead? For real?” Only because it was inappropriate to show joy over another person’s death did she fight her smile.
    “Aye. In fact, I’m told he died right here in Silver Lake a few months ago.”
    This was too good to be true. She hoped he suffered, but it would be impolite to say so. “What was he doing here?” Was he looking for her? An unexpected shiver shot out to every nerve ending. Atlanta was a good four hours from Silver Lake.
    Shamus reached across the table and squeezed her hand in support. He then nodded to Kalan. “You want to tell her how Owen ended up here?”
    Kalan regaled her with the story of a Wendayan named Izzy Berta. Because of her magical talents, which Owen had witnessed while Izzy had been visiting Scotland, he decided he wanted her for his wife. He flew to Silver Lake and stalked her, but then resorted to kidnapping her when she refused to go with him. “Izzy was mated to our Alpha, you see.”
    A chuckle escaped. “That sounds like him. He always had such a high opinion of himself.” She shook her head. “My brother was a fool.”
    Jackson’s head jerked toward her. “You weren’t close, I take it?”
    She could list numerous things he’d done to her, but she’d promised Blair she’d play nice. “Let’s just say, there were good reasons why I went to school in the US.”
    She would have thought her parents would have told her about her brother’s death, though it was possible they hadn’t been informed. She looked at Shamus. “Do my mother and stepfather know?”
    “I can’t say,” Shamus said.
    Kalan cleared his throat. “They do. Your brother’s remains were shipped home.”
    “Oh.” More