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intersection of one of the few stoplights in town, and she saw what must be the local diner on the corner. A few patrons sat in the booths near the large windows, people-watching. The town seemed as though time had passed it by, and Nicole actually smiled. It was nice.
    A couple miles down the road, she saw Jaryn's brake lights come on, and he pulled into the lot of a small motel. Several small log cabins lined a circular gravel drive. She came to a stop in front of the building with a hand-painted sign that said ‘Office'. Nicole got out of her car and took a deep breath. The air held a fragrance that emoted innocence and freedom. It settled inside her like an old friend. Opening the screen door, she entered the reception area. Jaryn already stood at the counter speaking with a young man in his late teens. The scent of pine lingered in the air of the wood-panelled room.
    "Nicole, I'd like you to meet Landon Dell. Landon's mom and dad own this motel. They're good friends and pack members so I know you'll be safe here.” Jaryn reached for Nicole's hand and pulled her up to the counter, tucking her into his side.
    She wanted to roll her eyes at Jaryn's less than subtle tactics. Nicole saw the teenager's eyes widen for a second before he slid a registration card across the sanded pine countertop. Apparently they didn't even use a computer system. That could work to her advantage, since it wouldn't give Adam's minions anything to hack into to discover her whereabouts. She filled in her personal information and handed the card back.
    "How much a night?"
    "Normal rate is two hundred and five, but since it's end of the season and you're pack, I can give it to you for a hundred dollars."
    "I'm not pack,” she said, stepping away from Jaryn.
    Landon hung his head for a moment before saying, “I'm sorry, I thought..."
    "Don't be embarrassed, Landon. Your instincts are as good as ever. Nicole is new in town and we're taking this one day at a time. We're keeping a low profile, so if you wouldn't mind keeping this under your hat for a while, we'd appreciate it."
    "I'm honoured, Alpha.” He chose a key from the bins beneath the counter. “Please let me show you the cabin."
    Jaryn took the key from Landon's hand. “I think I can manage. Thank you."
    Jaryn probably thought she hadn't seen the wink he gave Landon as they left the office, but instead of being annoyed, Nicole found herself wanting to smile...again. Nicole gazed around at the quaint cabins. The ones at the back of the property were nestled in a grove of old-growth trees. There were several picnic tables and a couple old fashioned barbeque pits set up in a central grassy area. It was quiet, despite being only a block off Main Street. The air was peaceful and a light breeze lifted her hair away from her neck.
    If this small town operated anything like the ones in stories she'd read, then Jaryn all but outright confirming she was his mate to that kid would mean that every town member would know by sundown.
    "So which one is mine,” she asked.
    Jaryn pointed to cabin at the back of the property. “Number nine. Why don't you pull your car around?” He wrapped an arm around Nicole's waist and placed a soft kiss on her forehead. “I'll meet you over there."
    Nicole opened her car door and watched as Jaryn strolled around the gravelled driveway. Her gaze riveted on his lean hips and tight butt, expertly moulded by his well-worn jeans. He hadn't touched her yet, except for the little kisses to her head, but her blood warmed and her skin tingled in anticipation of their first real kiss. She'd only known the man for an hour—how was it possible she was already daydreaming what it would feel like to have his lips against hers, his large firm body pressing her into a wall or soft bed? This kind of reaction was not typical for her. Normally, the men she dated became frustrated long before she was ready to jump into bed. More than a few had called things off before she was ready,