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Some reporters, due to the article, speculated that it was shifters taking his homes just as he’d taken theirs After all, it was simple to confirm just how many of his hotels and spas were built on as previously shifter land Other reporters, however, believed it was the extre to implicate shifters; after all, the humans would loathe Hector for his half-shifter blood But Hector would knoas Nick

"He’ll retaliate," added Cain "We need to be ready for that"

"‘We?’" Ally gave a fast shake of the head "No, Cain You stay out of this"

Jesse turned as the front door swung open Cassidy skipped inside, followed by Kathy, who had Willow perched on her hip Behind the for His wolf relaxed at the sight of Harley He hadn’t seenas the pack had been vigilantly guarding the peri on her balcony with binoculars and her shotgun, to Nick’s dismay

Harley had been shocked when the Alphas asked her to aid Kathy in keeping an eye on the pups because they trusted her ability to protect them Jesse hadn’t been so surprised He’d always known that the pack would grow to adore and trust her Plus, shifters liked their children to be guarded by someone fierce and protective That made Harley a wise choice

Jesse stepped aside to let Kathy and the pups pass, giving Cassidy a quick wink that le He then slipped an arm around his mate and kissed her te her and inhaling her scent--a scent he wantedinto hi a full day with two kids was ht it would be, even with Kathy’s help" They just seey Willoays found a way to get dirty, noit Cassidy chatted nonstop, talking about even theand playing with her cat

Sree" He turned back to the scene in the living area, only to frown as Cassidy skidded to a halt in front of Cain

Then the little girl gave the wolf a bright s him

Cain’s brow creased "I’ lost, Cain said, "I aonna help ed a confused look with Jesse, who just shrugged The pup wasn’t even wearing a jacket

Ally quickly stepped forward "Cain,dawned on his features "A Seer, huh?" He’d know all about therown up with Ally

"Nick and Shaya fosterat the shelter because the huave me up They weren’t very nice people and they worked a lot I like it better here"

Before Cassidy could tell him her life story, Jesse asked, "Does thiswith ave hi ‘dude’; you’re four" Shaya chuckled, gladly taking her daughter froel"

Cain looked at Willow "Wow, you’re a lot bigger than the last tihter’s hand "Aren’t you going to say ‘hi’ to Cain?"