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They’d be back, though Gibson proh He needed me They’d tattooed my name on their bodies

It was that thought and that thought alone that keptat the day-moon

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BEN

After we reluctantly—that was a tame word for it— left Shelby at her place, we headed to Wolf Ranch to ive us so Shelby back fro us as her mates

I’d met Rob Wolf in the fall, and I knew him to be a calm, fair alpha

We pulled up in front of the big ranch house and parked Rob e his hand when he recognized me

“Ben, good to see you again”

We shook hands, and I introduced Gib

“I’ve heard of your pack” He eyed us curiously, his nostrils flaring as he took in our ht?”

“That’s right,” Gib said, extending his hand Not everyone appreciated the concept of two ether It ensured she was protected and cherished along with any pups she gave us We were proud to claiether, and Rob should be happy one of his oould be so well cared for

“We’re here for so the handshake, Gib swung his left fist in an uppercut and punched Rob in the gut “That’s for letting her dance at Hoedown,” he said, his voice full of his alpha resonance

Rob growled, but Gib held onto his hand, as if to prove they were still friends despite the assault

Physical expressions of displeasure were co shifters and meant little since we healed io sideways fast