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the moment he laid eyes on her. After the erotic Sunday at her place he’d been more convinced than ever, and the nights he spent with her in his arms only reinforced that.
    He really wanted to tell her to stay home until this killer was trapped—order her, really—but he knew that wouldn’t go over too well. He also selfishly liked being able to see her every evening. And he always made sure she got home safely. If she left before closing, he had a patrol car shadow her.
    Another CD slipped into place in the jukebox and Seth headed for the front door. Kendall had excused herself to go to the ladies’ room so he asked Max to tell her he’d be right back. He just needed to take a break from the noise level for a few minutes. Leo, the ever-present bouncer, pushed the door open for him.
    “Head starting to ache a little?” he joked, stepping outside with Seth.
      Seth made a face. “Don’t even ask. How the hell do you do this, night after night?”
    Leo grinned, reached up and removed soft plugs from his ears. “Self-protection.”
    “Hell. I wish I’d known that. I might have to get a pair for myself.”
    “I highly recommend it.”
    Seth studied Leo, wondering exactly what breed he was and how he’d ended up with the job as bouncer at The Litter Box. The man was shorter than Seth, maybe five-ten, solid muscle, with the familiar streaked blond hair of the leopard breed but with the silver eyes of the panther.
    “You’re a mixed, aren’t you?” he asked.
    Leo nodded. “Leopard mother, panther dad.” He chuckled. “Like you and the sweet, hot leopard hanging out with Max’s wife.”
    “So it works?” Seth asked.
    “Oh, yeah.” He winked at Seth. “Damn well. Look what a great specimen they produced.” He pointed at himself.
    Seth laughed. “And humble, too. So how’d you end up here as a bouncer?”
    Leo shrugged. “I was between…opportunities, saw the ad in the paper and Max hired me. So. How’s it coming with The Shredder? You guys have any leads at all?”
    Seth shook his head. ”I only wish. Right now every woman who comes to The Litter Box is at risk and I hate that.”
    Car doors slammed in the parking lot. “I think that’s my cue to go back to work,” Leo told him. “Let me know if you get anything on this guy.”
    “Will do.”
    Leo held the door open for the giggling group of women approaching from the parking area and Seth fell in behind them. He wondered unhappily if one of them would be The Shredder’s next victim.

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    It was last call and the killer let his eyes roam around the room, seeking the ideal prey for tonight. Three nights had passed since his last kill, three very long nights, and the level of unsatisfied lust had risen to new proportions. His inner cat roared loudly, clawing for release, and wouldn’t be denied much longer.
    The pickings tonight were prime, a selection of panthers and leopards who teased and tempted the shifters around them. And some mixed breeds that made his cock twitch and his balls ache…and the blood lust surge through his veins.
    He looked at his watch. Not much longer until closing. He’d wait until the last one was out of there, making his selection at the last minute. He’d slide out casually after he’d chosen his prey and wait in his car until she pulled out. He made it his business to chat with the females enough to find out where they lived. And how dumb was it of them to tell him. Then he’d take a faster route to their home, beat them there and be ready when they got out of their car.
    He’d be right behind them when they walked to their front door. And if they recognised him? He’d simply say he was so attracted to her, he’d had to find a way to spend a few minutes alone. Time to make a real date. Women were so gullible. All he had to do was smile at them, compliment them and their guard was down. And even with everything he’d been doing, they still hadn’t learned.
    He smiled to himself. If he was lucky it