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“You can’t stay at this lodge”

“I know We’ll leave after I hang up”

Rachel poured hot water for tea, but paused to shake her head

“Or I could stand guard all night”

Rylee’s tone turned stern “That’s an order Whoever the hell they are, they’ll come back with reinforcements”

“The helicopter never landed to seek us out Only three hu”

“Just re forbidden to our packs I doubt they’ll ain If you wish, call your Russian comrades to taxi you out”

“Yes,up

“How’s my father?”

“Greatly improved”

“So your boss is cool with you know…” she whispered, “the executions?”

“Thatour kind” Rachel’s lips parted and her pulse quickened Had she assu you safely to headquarters”

Rachel folded her aret me into?”

Guilt flooded his heart He sat next to her and wrapped his arm around her “I’m sorry” He kissed her head “It won’t be so bad”

She leaned into him “You promise not to let them bite?”