Page 8 (2/2)

"I don’t understand what happened with the grantany uy named Salisbury Silverrant, but several others, too He also got into money set aside for salaries You know… the swindler who stole funds from so many individuals and corporations? It was in the local newspaper, only I didn’t read it until I got home from work just now"

"Salisbury Silver that he was the sa so much about How could the man be a wolf and risk such exposure?

The sun had set a couple of hours earlier, and the sky was clear The teh 70s, and one of the cooler, prevailing trade winds swept the beach, ruffling particles of sand in its wake Trying to feelnews, Shelley took a deep breath of the fresh, salty sea air and loved it

"Listen, I’ to be okay" No way could she tell Wendy that the swindlerto offer any help she could to aid Duncan in getting the money out of Silverman Wendy would tell Shelley’sthe alpha of their fae out to the island to return her hoot a roommate so I’e that?" Wendy sounded both surprised and warily pleased

"Long story He caood He’d been really sweet in giving me a ride to the villa from the airport, so I’d offered hiuest roo the silky, warm feel of it

"He? Not that I’m all that surprised I wouldn’t think you’d find an unacco to sublease a room But , Shelley You’re a fast mover You’ll have to send me a picture Is he cute? He’d have to be if you offered to buy hiuys They’re your downfall Next thing you know, he’ll bein with you in your house in Texas because he was evicted froloom-and-doom scenario, then asked, "What does he do?"

Before Shelley could respond, Wendy was figuring out the situation on her own "He o on vacation in the islands and be able to afford the rent"

"I agree" Shelley skipped saying what he worked at because she didn’t have a clue, except that he’d been an extra in a er brother of a laird who didn’t have to do anything but live off his older brother’s generosity? Maybe that’s why he was here trying to get the clan’s money back Maybe if he didn’t, he wouldn’t be able to live a life of luxury any longer and would actually have to work for a living

"First, you took in that professor whose wife kept kicking him out of the house"

"That was different His relationship with uy, but not in the physical sense Whichto do with the probleh physical contact Besides, I do have an extra couple of rooet a hotel room?"

"Yeah, and when they make the final split?"

"He’s on his own"

"What about taking in that woman’s standard poodle? And your student’s cat because her mother refused to allow it to live in the house anymore?"

"The wo So she keeps Misty company As for the cat, I found a cat lady who had lost two of her own and loved Trixie" Shelley spied a seashell poking out of the sand and bent down to pick it up "For your infor to Texas withif a stray shark or tere lurking in the depths A lupus garou would be no ry shark

"I’" The ruffle of the breeze and the sound of the waves slapping against the beach added to the ambience of the island paradise as Shelleyto pay half of the ’s fine for now I need to swiets too late You know--the sharks coht I’ll call you tomorrow"

"Hey, Shelley!" Duncan called after her

A prickle of apprehension slithered through her as she whipped around to see Duncan stalking after her She wondered what he’d heard her say--and what she’d said about hi her over with predatory interest, she recalled in a flash that she earing her bikini and wished she’d worn her one-piece instead<ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-7451196230453695" data-ad-slot="9930101810" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>