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When Andrea unlocked the door for theht Ellison scented hier-man was not happy

"He’s downstairs," Andrea said "Comfortable with TV and lots of snacks Lia"

Ellison faltered a step "You mean Liam locked him in there?"

"Yes The base that would hold hiled a key froot herself out of there with a Ellison heard her run back to her own house, the cries of Katriona and Kenny welcorasped the key and drew a breath "Everyone needs to clear a space Maybe you should all leave the house"

"Nope," Ronan said "If he attacks, you need us to help pull him off you"

Maria, at least, had the sense to leave the kitchen She ducked out of the big roo room beyond "Good luck," she said

Gee, thanks Ellison approached the door to the basement, tucked near a broom closet in the back of the kitchen, squared his shoulders, and put the key into the lock

As soon as the key turned, Tiger sla it fro as coth and police battering raer roared and leapt at the first Shifter he saw--Broderick

"Shit!" Broderick yelled, his feet coer!"

The cry caer paid no attention He sla hier on either side and tried to haul hi in defense

Maria put herself where she could look into Tiger’s crazed face "Tiger!" she shouted again "We need you And Broderick Do you want the er halted He swiveled his yellow gaze to Maria, fixing on her He stared at her for a few more heartbeats, then he dropped Broderick to the floor and stepped over his prostrate forer on the arer accepted the caress, and then carefully sniffed in her direction "Mate-claimed," he said, and looked at Ellison

Broderick cli Ronan’s hand up "What? Oh, you bastard"

"Challengeto need to work off soo"

"Yeah, I Challenge," Broderick said He had his hands on his knees, trying to catch his breath "In front of witnesses Eat it, Ellison"