Slade (Team Greywolf 1)

“So you decided to join Team Greywolf?”

“Yes, but I still enjoy being a lone wolf. Rylee understands my need for privacy.” Away from their tactless jokes about his Chernobyl origins. One more crack about his glow in the dark cock and he would break necks.

He stood and bowed. “Once I return to HQ, we’ll share some vodka.”

This was his polite gesture for Lev to leave. “Let me know, if you need anything.”

“I only need you to stay away from Rachel.”

Lev’s heart hardened with wolfish rage. As grateful as he was to the doctor for saving his life, that was a request he couldn’t promise. In fact, his gratitude to the good doctor was all that stood in front of his enraged wolf, who he’d unwillingly challenged. Lev and his wolf fought for supremacy. “Don’t worry, my friend.”

“Good. Will you return to Montana then?”

“Perhaps soon. I think I’m in the mood for a vacation. Somewhere warm. A little heat will be good for me.”

Lev walked past where Rachel had fallen asleep. The temptation to steal her away and bite her soft throat to deliver healing saliva nearly overwhelmed him. Yet, once he tasted her blood there would be no going back. She’d be his forever. He quietly closed the door.

As he got in the car, his keen ears heard her ask her father where he’d gone. He waited for his answer.

“Lev is returning home. He won’t be back.”

Lev’s heart tugged as he pulled out of the driveway and onto the road. Not until Rachel is safe. And then I will not betray you my friend. I will stay away.