Wolf Charmer (Team Greywolf 2)

“Saving your pretty little ass.”

“What about Kiara? Won’t she be pissed at you for helping a fugitive?”

“Technically, we are both fugitives.”

Her voice hitched. “What do you mean?”

Steele glanced at his watch. “We have thirty minutes. Come. I’ll explain everything.” They entered a café and ordered two cups.

Gaby poured creamer in her coffee and gazed at him. “I don’t want you to get in trouble on account of me.” At least that’s what her brain said. Her heart danced for joy because he wanted her.

Steele chuckled. “When my brother learns I’ve given everything up for you, my little wolf charmer, I’ll be wanted dead or alive.”

“Does he know?”

“Not yet. Rylee and Hallie do, but when I don’t return, the entire lycan community will suspect I’m with my human wife.”

“To be honest, I don’t think our marriage was legit.”

“My wolf says it is.”

They were in grave danger. A future of being on the run at every turn. Probably dead in months if not weeks. Yet, she had never felt happier. Love for a short period was better than life without him. “Are you sure? I mean, won’t you miss the pack, and not to mention your royal status?”

Steele took her hand in his larger one. “Gaby, I would give it up a thousand times just to be with you even for one day. Hell, even for one minute.”

His mobile buzzed and he frowned. “It’s Rylee.”

Gaby nodded. What now?

“Yes, she’s with me. Is Hallie back?”

So, she had sent Steele after her niece failed. Gaby bit her lip. Shit. Was the warden in big trouble?

Steele’s tone changed from respectful to rude. “Damn it! Tell her I left on an emergency special ops mission. Anything to buy us time, ma’am.”

He nodded and listened for a few more minutes. Gaby clutched her mug, hoping its warmth would ease the chill that ran through her body like an ice storm.

“Thank you, ma’am.” Steele tucked away his mobile and sighed.

“What’s going on?”

“Besides all hell breaking loose? Rylee is meeting with Lunara and the council tonight about the wolf charmer who attempted to murder the king’s queen and daughter.”

“You know I didn’t.”

“I know. And better yet, Rylee believes you had nothing to do with the assassination attempt. My brother, unfortunately, wants a reward for your head. Kiara is leading the hunt with her army of werewolves.”

“Does your brother know you are betraying him?”

“Not yet. He and the queen are in Norway seeking a cure for her infertility. I told him I would help Rylee investigate who hired the assassin. I hope he trusts I’ll get to the bottom of it.”

“Yet, how can you, if you are not bringing in his number one suspect, me?”

“True, but once we clear your name he’ll have to accept it.”

“Doubtful he’ll accept a human who happens to be a wolf-segen as your mate.”

“Let’s solve one problem at a time.”