That, and in case the plane crashed, Margo and he would rule. Was his brother hoping an experimental fertility drug or in vitro would work? Conan could be the world’s biggest dick, but one thing was certain, he loved Myra more than life. Why the fuck can’t he understand my heart belongs to Gaby?
“I will be there for Margo, but for now, I will stay with Team Greywolf. Furthermore, if and when I take a mate, it will not be Kiara.”
“Kiara’s heritage is a direct line to the pentad blood.”
“I don’t give a shit.”
“You are a fool!”
Steele took in a long breath and bowed. “Give my best to Myra.” He left before the argument escalated to a werewolf brawl.
Gaby and Cricket rode on horseback up the ridge in wolf country. Slade had gone on a mission with Lev, but would return today. For the last two days, she and Cricket had gotten to know one another. Gaby wished she had more time with her new wolfish BFF. She admired the werewolf runt, who seemed practically human. Cricket was the quintessential Cinderella fairy tal
e, complete with evil abusive sisters and Prince Charming who won her hand in marriage. Not that Slade got to keep his title, but more importantly found something greater. True love.
Gaby sighed. Unfortunately, even if Steele gave up his title, marriage was not part of the picture. Being his mistress was the best she could do. And would she want him to give up his crown for her?
Cricket twisted in the saddle. “What was that long breath all about?”
“Sorry, I was just thinking about Steele.”
She chuckled. “I don’t blame you. After Slade, he has to be the hottest team member. Wait, or is it Lev or…our enforcer Dominic, Mia’s mate? You will love Mia, but to be honest Dominic is a bit domineering. And I mean BDSM domineering.”
Gaby snorted. “Pretty much all of your higher ranks are that way.”
“You think?”
“Anyway, do you think Princess Kiara is still here?”
“Hope not. Rylee just flew to the council this morning to tell them an overseer interferes with security and hampers intelligence gathering.”
“Sucks that she stayed in Steele’s den.” Rylee had warned her Kiara found their wedding picture and his ring. At least Slade and Cricket’s place was far from headquarters. Plus, she probably assumed Rylee had taken her to a safe house.
“That bitch reminds me of my mean sisters. She’ll learn soon enough Steele is not into her.”
“Are you so sure?”
“Trust me, Steele told her she is as mean as she is beautiful.”
“You don’t think she will figure out I’m staying with you and Slade?”
“Nah. No record of it. Manny our tech guy made sure she has zero access. Even with her two goon body guards giving him the evil eye.”
“How is she going to oversee if she has no clearance?”
“Like it or not, she doesn’t have top secret status, so all she can do is watch our practice sessions.”
“Maybe you can call and see if she left?”
“I’ll call tonight. To be honest, I have a feeling she’s not letting go of her bone until she finds out who stole it.”
“And then hunts me.”
“Yep.” She stood in her stirrups and sniffed. “The Crystal Ridge Pack is here.”
“Where?”
“On the right, in the meadow.”