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Shaya nodded "Kathy, take the pups upstairs Zander, get ed Harley’s palm with his thumb as he spoke to her "I’ll be back soon Wait here forto their lodge After all, she wouldn’t find it iven the drivel she’d had to listen to from Nat and Kathy

Harley saluted hi if he’d ever be able to anticipate her reactions

The picture of et this done"

As they left the lodge, the Beta pair flanked Nick while the others stayed at the rear No one said a word as they headed for the border When they cauard the others without being seen

Jesse took a position beside a thick oak; he had a perfect view of Hector, standing not far fro watch, and confident posture, the tall male was the epitome of a professional businessuessed they were shifters but couldn’t be sure Apparently Hector had brought some muscle for protection

When the four Mercury wolves finally caave the?"

"What do you want?"

Hector’s affable smile faltered at Nick’s curtness "Should I conclude that you still don’t wish to sell?"

"Yes, you should"

"Come now," said Hector "You don’t want a hotel next door Having a pack living right next to uests I do not want--particularly hu thes They would watch you like hawks"

Well, they knew that--it was just one of the reasons they were so opposed to the hotel

"It would be inconvenient for all of us," added Hector

"You should have thought of that before you bought the land"

"I did consider it, but this is such a perfect location for a holiday resort," said Hector "Your land was once owned by huht In fact, Shaya and her father went onup, which hy Nick had bought it

"It’s a place that humans and shifters alike would appreciate," Hector continued "There are locations all over California that would suit the needs of your pack I aure that is more than double what the land is worth You could use thathearing "

Hector’s smile lost its openness "That’s a shame A real shame"

"No, it’s not"

Hector’s eyes hardened "I want this territory, Nick"