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The king laughed “Here here!” They all clanked glasses

Gaby glanced at her texts She’d finished shadowing Cricket for the day It had been five days since she had seen Steele andHe told her Rylee would talk to her today, but didn’t specify the topic Only that it involved her safety He finished by saying take care, not I love you or miss you He asked her not to text him back

H found out about her special gift? She glanced at the clock, seven pm She’d finished dinner and cleaned up the kitchen Cricket mentioned Steele probably spent thehis brother the king Wolves didn’t check their es, how could they?

Gaby sank onto the sofa and sighed She picked up the re to do but wait for Rylee’s call She felt as alone as she had at the animal facility Cricket and Slade left for their home outside the LIA They earned sos she wanted to do with Steele Goofing off with ga hot wild love What if Steele no longer wanted to be with her? Her reed to be his pet, but only as a formality Once behind closed doors, they could have a nor all the rules and proper etiquette, she feared even those stolen moments wouldn’t be possible At least she was safe from Tomlin No doubt after what happened to his soldiers, he’d decided she wasn’t worth the risk Or with the Keep’s help, perhaps, Project Sabertooth would grow stronger than ever?

A knock on the door startled her Was it Steele? She rushed to open it

“Good evening, Gaby,” said Rylee Alone

Gaby bowed her head, hoping she didn’t show her disappoint Steele “Please, come in, ma’am” She had expected a call first and then an escort Not a private visit

Rylee stepped in and closed the door “Cricket says you are a natural at learning our culture”

She wanted to say learning ani lycans aniood mentor”

Rylee sestured to the sofa “Please sit, we have much to discuss”

Gaby sat and Rylee joined her “Is it about Steele?”

“Yes Your relationship is getting a bit complicated”

Gaby stared at her hands “I understand we’re technically not itias”

“Yes, well, huh Steele clai may override that decision”

“Cricket explained Steele will need to choose a proper ainst the rules”