shared her concern for her
sister, how she felt Maggie needed to be back with family as soon as possible. He’d have more time to talk
about the situation when they were safely on pack land.
“I’ll trust she’ll do what she can to help you. You let me know if I can do anything, okay?” Erik
kissed her cheek lightly, using the opportunity to suck in a deep breath of her scent. Hell. This was sheer
hell.
The area grew more crowded. Their tray of food arrived, distracting him for a second. Maggie stopped
chatting, closing in on herself. Erik glanced around to see other wolves had joined them and now sat at the
counter.
One slid closer to Maggie and leered. “Hey, sweet thing. You new in town?”
Erik lifted a brow. Was the man an idiot? Or blind?
It wasn’t even worth making a commotion. Wordlessly, he transferred Maggie from her stool to his
lap. He selected a piece of sushi and lifted it to her lips. “Ignore him. You said you were hungry. Try this.”
She shot him a grateful look and snuggled closer. “Thank you, although you need to stop hauling me
around like I’m a sack of potatoes.”
She accepted the tidbit and her tongue stroked his skin. He clenched his jaw hard to stop from
growling out loud. That’s how she wanted to play it? Okay by him. Anything to keep touching her.
They might have been alone. The new wolves left quickly after realizing he and Maggie were
together, and for the first time in a long while, Erik was glad his sheer size was enough to intimidate.
Seated at the end of the restaurant counter, his back to the wall, Erik fed piece after piece of delicate
salmon, fresh tuna and other sashimi to his mate. After the first couple of times Maggie shyly picked a
portion and offered it to him in return.
He sucked her fingers into his mouth, licking them clean one by one, his gaze never wavering from
hers.
She whimpered, soft and low in her throat, and he had to close his eyes to concentrate on keeping his
wolf at bay. Everything about the woman called to him, but she seemed to be going out of her way to drive
him wild. She was strong, but needed his protection. Smart, yet tender hearted. He drew her close and
kissed her briefly, brushing their lips together. His hand skimmed over her thigh, tugging her closer into his
lap and against his rising erection.
She had to know he wanted her.
Maggie licked her lips, then returned to feeding him. It was as erotic as they could get in a public
place. It was a good thing they were in a public place, or he’d never have lasted. A few of the barriers she’d
raised between them seemed to have slipped away. He glanced at his watch. There was just enough time to
finish their meal, pick up the boys and be on their way.
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He chose another piece and held it to her lips. He was going to enjoy every possible moment with his
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Chapter Four
On the outskirts of Haines, Alaska, Erik turned down a long driveway. They passed a large log
building Maggie assumed was the pack house. There was a meeting happening tonight, judging by the cars
gathered three deep in the parking lot. Another minute down the same road Erik pulled up in front of a tidy
bungalow. An older home was tucked into the trees next to it. He opened her door and helped her out, his
fingers caressing hers lightly as he held her hand a little too long.
Why did he have to make her tingle?
Maggie shook her hand free and turned to admire her sister’s home. This was far quieter and more up
her alley than living in a common apartment like some packs did. Being with a mess of wolves right now?
Ix-nay. Not something she could handle.
Being cooped up with Erik for the past four hours made her more than ready for a little space from
him as well. He’d done nothing but chat quietly to her about the Granite Lake pack, and ask polite
questions. After the sensuality of the lunch they’d shared, all