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could a deer. Life would be a whole lot easier if he could.
    He enjoyed the last of his coffee and let the peacefulness of the land seep into his bones. This was his place, and he would be forever grateful they’d found it.
    The door opened and Jacque and Gwen stepped out. “We’re heading home,” his brother informed him.
    “Sounds good.” Louis slipped back inside long enough to deposit his mug in the sink and say goodnight to the others. Jacque and Gwen were waiting for him. He didn’t even question that his place was beside them. He’d protect them both with his life. They were his family.
    He trailed behind them, watching their backs as they made their way to the alpha’s home at a leisurely pace. None of them were in a hurry. Not tonight. The past weeks had been chaotic and nonstop.
    “Are Cole and Cherise going to sleep in their new place tonight?” Louis asked.
    Jacque shook his head. “ Non . Tomorrow, the women plan to give it a good cleaning and then we’ll move in the furniture. Armand is going to wire the place so all the door and window alarms will go off if the proper codes aren’t used.”
    Louis nodded. “Good.” He knew Cole and Cherise were excited about their new home, but security was a top priority.
    He listened intently to the trees and animals, but nothing was out of place or amiss. He couldn’t shake the sensation that Gator had been right earlier today when he’d said trouble was coming and soon.
    He rolled his shoulders and his wolf growled inside him. No one was going to harm his family or pack. No one.

Chapter Three
    Gray rolled out of bed, raised her arms over her head and stretched, eager to start the new day. It was still early, but the sun was steaming in through the bedroom window. It was going to be another hot one. Shadow was nowhere to be seen. She assumed he was in the living room.
    As if he’d sensed her movement, Shadow’s toenails clicked on the hardwood floor and her companion appeared in the doorway.
    “I imagine you’re hungry.”
    Shadow walked toward her and butted her thigh with his large furry head, making her laugh. “I take it that’s a yes?” She didn’t think anything about having a conversation with Shadow. Living alone for the past two years, she’d gotten used to talking with the big hybrid dog.
    “Give me five minutes.” She hurried into the bathroom and used the toilet before jumping in the shower. She wasn’t one to linger and was in and out quickly. The bath towel was large enough to wrap around her body. She grabbed the second one and wrapped it around her wet hair.
    Shadow was waiting patiently for her, sitting just outside the bathroom door. “Come on.” They headed to the kitchen, but she paused by the back door long enough to let him out. “Don’t go far,” she warned.
    He ignored her and disappeared into the brush. She sighed and went to the coffeepot. It didn’t take long to start a pot brewing. Since Shadow hadn’t returned yet, she went back to the bedroom and made the bed before getting dressed. She wasn’t worried about her dog. He could take care of himself and he liked to explore. He should be safe enough.
    She detoured into the bathroom long enough to dry her curly brown hair and pull it back in a ponytail to get it out of her eyes. She didn’t bother with makeup, but then again, she rarely did.
    “Coffee,” she muttered. It was the only proper way to start the day. Her grandmother used to tease her that she wasn’t fit for human company until she’d had at least two cups.
    Gray smiled and shook her head. Since she didn’t have human company and Shadow wasn’t a big talker in the mornings, she didn’t worry about it.
    The coffee was finished perking and she dug in the cupboard and pulled down the biggest mug she could find. It was white with a red apple emblazoned on the side. Wasn’t exactly her style, but her favorite travel mug was still in the car. She’d get it later. Right now, she needed the