Lycan It S. Yule (classic reads .txt) 📖

was time. I believe he watched me and waited to grab me as I came out of the restroom. I don’t think there was a reason for him to get into my car.”

“Did you tell him your name?”

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She shook her head. “No.”

“He has no way of knowing who you are then. You’re sister will be safe, and once we are free, you can call her and check on her for your peace of mind.”

“She’s all I’ve got left, Raze. She has to be safe.”

“Hey, it’ll be all right. How about we talk about something else?” He glanced down at her leg. “Why do you limp?”

“Car accident a couple years back. My parents were killed, my sister barely got a scratch, and I got a shattered leg.”

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to bring up bad memories for you.”

“No. It’s okay. It was really hard, still is really hard at times, but I’m coping.” She took another bite of the crispy apple.

“What do you do for a living?”

“I have a cupcake business that I run out of my house.” She smiled before taking another bite.

“Cupcake?” He grinned.

She smiled. “Yeah. I’m a good cook and an even better baker, and I love doing it.”

“Well, just so happens that I have a sweet tooth. When I get you out of here, I expect to sample some of your cupcakes.” He wiggled his eyebrows and she giggled.

“If you get me out of here, you can have whatever you want.”

He swooped down and took her mouth in a slow, scorching kiss. “I’ll hold you to that, Janine—what’s your last name?”

“Denton.”

“Janine Denton.” He grinned a wide, toothy grin. “I like it.”

“What’s your last name?”

“Jackson.”

“Raze?” She whispered.

“Yeah?”

“I still don’t think you’re going to be able to carry me out. I mean, I know you could probably pick me up and all because you’re a pretty big guy, but if they chase us… There’s no way. I’m too—”

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“Do not say what I think you are going to say.” He traced her cheek with his fingers. “For one, you are beautiful and curvy and sexy. Two, I guarantee you that I will have no problem carrying you, even if that means running while doing so.”

She snorted, and watched as he set the bowl down and crouched over her. She gasped when he scooped her up as if she weighed nothing.

“Do you believe me now?” he whispered.

“I said that I didn’t doubt you could pick me up, although I do have to admit, you did it easier than I thought you’d be able to. I’m just worried about the running with me part.”

“Don’t. And don’t doubt that I meant exactly what I said about you being sexy and beautiful either.”

“I’ve never been called beautiful. Cute, adorable, sweet, yes. Beautiful?

No.” Her breath caught when he placed his lips over hers in a feather light, scorching kiss.

“Now you have.” His lips still touched hers as he spoke the words.

He deepened the kiss, and her arms tightened around his neck. She’d never met a man that made her burn like Raze. She could simply look at him and get hot and bothered, and the way he touched. Oh, he knew just where and how to touch her to make every cell in her body awaken to him, call for him, beg for him.

Raze broke the kiss and rested his forehead against hers. “Nightfall will be coming soon. I’ll ask to take you to the lake at dusk. I doubt anyone will be watching us too closely since Damon had my chain removed. I want you to act like you are feeling better, but not entirely well.” She nodded, and he set her down. They ate their food in silence and waited.

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Chapter Seven

Raze watched as the table was set up in front of the fire for dinner. Once all the plates were of food were set out, and the pack started gathering, Raze called out to Ricky.

The pup came over to him. “What’s up, Raze?”

Raze nodded toward Janine who sat in the cave holding her stomach.

“She’s feeling a bit better and wants a bath now. You mind if I take her down to the lake?”

Ricky glanced over at the meal and licked his lips. “Can’t it wait until after?”

“I’d rather get her down there while she can walk on her own. Why don’t you go ahead and eat, and we’ll be back before you know it.” Raze nodded toward the table. “Sure looks like some good food tonight.”

“I don’t know.” Ricky glanced across the fire at Damon who had his back to them.

“He had me unchained. Obviously he trusts that I won’t run again. I’ll be back before anyone even realizes we’re gone.”

Ricky nodded. “Okay, but hurry up. You don’t want to miss out on the food.”

“I will. I’m starving.” Raze waited for Ricky to head to the table before going back to Janine. “Time to go.”

She looked up at him with wide eyes. “Okay.”

He helped her get to her feet. “It’ll be all right.” Or he sure as hell hoped so.

He exited to the right side of the cave, and kept her close beside him, trying to draw as little attention as possible. Fortunately, the one thing that rivaled the pack’s appetite for sex was their appetite for food, and barely a glance was tossed their way as they made their way toward the lake.

“Take off your clothes like normal. If someone is watching, we want to appear to be doing the same routine.”

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She nodded, stripped off her shirt and jeans, and waded into the lake. She shivered, and Raze stepped up behind her. “The freaking water is even colder now.”

“Yeah. It cools off more at night. It’ll be completely dark in a few minutes. Just follow my lead, okay?” He gave her shoulders a gentle squeeze.

She nodded and he was proud of how brave