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Its okay, love, she whispered. I have plenty at home. Her nephew took precedence. Relief brought up a guilty sob from deep inside her. And with it came grief, loss, such as she had never fully experienced before. She climbed up onto the plinth and nestled at Felans feet, hiding her tears from River Holt even now. A moment later, the soft pad of feet heralded Naul. The wolf—less of a cub now than a gangly legged youth—jumped up beside her and she wrapped her arms around his neck, burying her face in his warm fur. He stopped when she looked up, like a spell had snatched his voice away. His mouth stayed open, the sensuous lips parted to continue, but there were no words. And darkness falls. Dale noticed Samara didnt wear perfume. One of the few conditions of the new car was to operate a free taxi service for his parents. Having raised their children, they believed it was time to reap the benefits. Hed fulfilled his obligations twice, and on both occasions been swamped with the alcoholic kiss of his mothers perfume. With Samara so close, he detected the slight freshness of her deodorant, her shampoo, the slight saltiness on her breath in the steamy confines of the car. Aware how close his hand lay to hers as he changed the gears. He glanced to the side. Jeren screamed, straining in the manacles, trying to tear herself away. He released her, smiling like a maniac, her blood covering his mouth and chin along with his. White hot pain seared through her. Dont call on me, Samara begged.Dont call on me! [ i_001.jpg] The Fellna rage surged up in his throat like oil. He tried to fight it, to push it down and take back control, but he was losing the battle. His own anger and outrage conspired with it, fuelling it. Darkness blossoming, growing, taking over. It filled him. Jeren, he said, his voice travelling as clearly as hers did over the hushed and expectant crowd. This is no time to let vengeance dictate. We have had losses, that is true, but revenge is not the way. He pulls a thick proof copy of a book from the pocket of his coat.Its with the lawyers, he says, giving a lopsided smile. “I dont know if it will see light of day but Ive bought some time at least. Time to make it true. And look, he says, as she clumsily peels back the title page. Whatever shreds of dignity remained to her were all she had now. Jeren nodded stiffly. Shan dipped his head and his mouth captured hers again. This time the kiss demanded more from her, and she responded again, lifting herself on her elbows, her body aglow beneath his touch. But she moved too quickly and a stab of pain made her wince. Her strength failed her and she wilted, hardly able to hold herself up except by clinging to his shoulders. He murmured her name and kissed her forehead before settling her on the ground again. His braids whispered against her like silk, framing his handsome face. 42 He tried to smile, his features strained with relief.To me? I heal quickly. What have they done to you? I believe, the smallest one piped up. Jerryl. Mama told me. She told me every night. I want her to tell me again, Devyn..