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light.”
    “How are you going to explain that you threw a man over the mechanical bull with your spaghetti arms?”
    “I wasn’t going to go into detail. I was just going to apologize and give him a check. Money talks, cowboy.” She crossed her arms beneath her breasts, forcing them just a little higher in the corseted top she was wearing. Boobs do too and they’ve yet to fail me.
    His nostrils flared slightly, and she smiled. He might be in denial about her being his mate, but he could only hold out for so long. What a wolf wanted, a wolf always got in the end.
    “I don’t want you anywhere near Joe. If he forces my hand, I’ll have to arrest you. He’s pissed.” He put the half empty beer bottle on the counter behind her and huffed away. “Just leave it be. I’ll take care of it.”
    Reyna grabbed the Shiner and downed what was left in a few swallows. Something a little harder would’ve been nice, but it would do for now.
    The back door slammed shut behind Allan. She needed to move fast.
    A quick powerwalk down the hallway toward the large study where everyone had been meeting before produced nothing. Chatter up ahead from another room drew her further down the hall. Her father was standing aside with the alpha from Oklahoma.
    She waited to interrupt until there was a natural break in the conversation. “Dad.”
    Her father nodded and the other alpha smiled at her before walking away. “What is it, Reyna?”
    “I need to give Allan a check for some damages. Apparently, the bar owner where I broke an antique lamp is really pissed and wants me arrested.”
    “Reyna, you shouldn’t have been in town to begin with. We’re here for the summit meeting and the full moon run. That’s it. Allan was right to be angry with you. This is a small town. Their small town. The VonBrandts are very careful here. We are their guests. You are protected back in New Orleans, Reyna. There we exist outside of most human circles. This town is very different.” Her father pulled his billfold from his back pocket and handed it to her. “Whatever the cost of the damage. Double the amount.”
    She nodded. “I’m sorry.” Guilt from her father’s disappointment quickened her pulse. She hated disappointing him. He carried the weight of their family sorrow the hardest. He blamed himself and even though she did as she pleased and he let her, she never wanted to lay more weight on his shoulders.
    He cupped her face and smiled. “I know, my darling. I also know that you will continue to follow your heart and Allan into town again, but this isn’t New Orleans, so just be mindful of your surroundings.”
    “I will.”
    A smile tugged the corners of her mouth. Of course, he knew she was interested in Allan. It wasn’t like she’d been trying to hide it. She never tried to hide anything from anyone.

    “ A llan .” Reyna jogged down the sidewalk toward the SUV marked Somewhere, TX Sheriff.
    He was already backing up and turning around to leave. She waved the check in the air and he rolled down his window.
    She sprinted up and handed over the check. “This should cover and make up for the inconvenience. Please apologize for me. I did not mean to cause you a problem in town.”
    His face softened just a little with her apology. He took the check from her and his eyes widened. “This is too much.”
    “No. This is damages, plus inconvenience. I might’ve made a mistake—”
    “Might’ve?” Allan scoffed.
    A growl started in her throat, but she bit it back. “I acted irrationally in a bar full of humans. It won’t be an issue again.” Reyna chose her words carefully. She fully intended to act irrationally again. It just wouldn’t be in a bar next time.
    “I’ll make it right with Joe. It’ll be fine. Just stay away from his place, okay?”
    “I can do that.”
    She had no desire to visit the honky-tonk bar again, anyway. She had other plans.

Chapter Five
    A llan had to admit , Reyna was right. The check had worked a