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Even if Duncan hadn’t been one of the people Sal had stolen from, he was still a wolf, and once a wolf knew of a crinitude, the wolf or any other had to take care of the perpetrator as soon as possible That made her think Sal

Sal would have to know the trouble he would be with any wolf pack He kept quiet

"If you didn’t send the , who did?" Duncan growled "Believe et hold of the othersquare footage to hide in--I’ll be sure to find out all the details fro Sal know that he was vulnerable, despite his guard dogs and bodyguards

Sal still didn’t speak Duncan mouthed to Shelley, "Carlotta" His eyes were nearly black She knew Duncan was concerned even more now about her own safety

"Hell," Sal said "I’ll take care of it"

Yeah, he’d take care of the other wolf because he didn’t want Duncan to learn who sent the men But for once, Shelley smiled How had the tables turned so quickly that now Sal was on their side, in a ?

Not really, of course Because not only had he ruined so many financially, but Shelley had learned from the news stories that at least four individuals had committed suicide over the losses Two because they’d lost their jobs with their firs had been tied up in those funds and they were losing everything they owned So in essence, he’d committed murder by suicide Shelley was certain that none of thetheht them to financial ruin

At least Sal would et rid of the other ho had coet a boat or plane ride off the island pronto before he was shark bait, too

"Did you break into my house?" Sal finally asked

Duncan frowned "I’m sure you have it heavily secured if you’re worth so much Your estate is probably filled with priceless treasures Why would I atte silence filled the airwaves Shelley wondered what had happened She mouthed back to Duncan, "Carlotta?"

Duncan said silently, "Possibly" He turned his attention to Sal "What was stolen?"

Again, an unfathomable silence Then Sal cleared his throat "Were you at the airport anytiht?"

He’d evaded Duncan’s question, whichat his estate But the airport question really threw her

Duncan raised his brows at Shelley’s surprised look "Why would I have been at the airport? I was taking care of wolves who threatened me and my own After that, I returned to Shelley and stayed with her the rest of the night, if it’s any of your concern"

Sal swore under his breath

"What happened at the airport?" Duncan asked, sounding more curiously amused than concerned

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Shelley wondered what could have gone down that had Sal worried about Duncan breaking into his estate Sal didn’t say anything for a couple of ht have occurred at the airport, which made her wonder what had happened there, too

Sal finally said, "All right, listen I want you to know I had nothing to do with the tolves that caoes, she’s yours, beyond a doubt But I’ in that? Beyond what I’ve seen you can do as a wolf to a azes met Protection? What had happened?

"Protection?" Duncan asked, his voice betraying his surprise

Duncan couldn’t offer to protect the bastard Not when Sal owed so many millions in stolen funds Sal had to disappear after that--permanently He’d caused deaths It wasn’t just amoney from wealthy folks He had ruined people and led so off their money without any reht up to hi that eventuality

Moreover, she didn’t think Duncan could proo back on his word Not as honorable as he seeain? What if Sal agreed to pay it? Then Duncan would feel obligated to protect the bastard

Fro Duncan could protect hiovernht, it was someone else One pissed-off mate, a woman scorned Had she heard about Shelley and now planned to feed her et rid of herto eli to kill herI have no idea what happened to theht out of here They were just… gone thiswhen I walked out to the pool and found the deadface down in the water" Sal sounded tired and anxious

"I called for one, too Vanished My private plane is gone Hell, I need protection I knoe’ve gotten off on the wrong foot with each other, but after you took on the two ood ed dark looks