Howl For It
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Thats what they all say, Lyle told her, at first.
Gages claws were out. He wanted to rip into that bastard. He would.
As soon as that gun wasnt pointed at Kaylas head.
Kayla walked from the cage. Because of the chain that bound them, Gage had to step forward, too. Slowly, carefully.
Stop right there, Gage, thats far enough, Lyle commanded and Gage caught the scent of the guys sweat. Good. Lyle was afraid. He should be.
As Gage stared at him, Lyles left hand lowered and came back up with a set of keys. But his right handthe bastard lifted his right hand and pressed the barrel of the gun between Kaylas eyes. Now be a good girl, he said, and unlock your handcuff. Then drop the chain.
Kaylas fingers were rock steady as she reached for the keys. Gage couldnt see her face, just the perfectly straight line of her back.
He hated the sight of that gun barrel pressed against her head. Hated
Lyle pulled the trigger.
CHAPTER SIX
The shift hit Gage instantly. A wild burst of fiery pain ignited within him as the wolf inside erupted in fury.
He fell to the ground, landing on all fours, as his hands began to twist into claws. The man couldnt control the beast this time.
Gun. Kayla. Shot.
There was too much fury. Too much pain and rage. Too
Lyles laughter echoed in his ears. Dont worry, the first chamber was empty.
Gage managed to lift his head. The man hed been was slipping away. Too much hate burned inside of him.
Lyle could have killed her.
The second one, though . . . its not empty, Lyle promised. So stay in the cage, wolf, or you really will watch me blow her brains out.
The silver chain burned against his flesh. Burned even hotter now that the wolf was coming out, but the shift was exactly what he needed to lose the cuff that circled his wrist. Because he didnt have a human wrist anymore. The bones snapped. Elongated. Became narrow enough to slide from that silver cuff, and, sure enough, the cuff fell from his paw a few seconds later. The lock on Kaylas cuffs clicked open. She caught the chain, not letting it fall to the stone floor.
Lyle looked back at him. I knew the beast wanted her.
More than he wanted breath.
So I figured Id see just how much control the man had overAh! Lyles words ended in a scream. Kayla had jerked the chain back toward her. Since it wasnt anchored to Gage anymore, it flew easily into her grip. Then she slammed that silver right at Lyle. Right into the bastards face. The gun fell from Lyles hands. A bullet fired out, slamming into the side of the cages bars.
The scent of smoking flesh filledGages nostrils.
And since the cage door was conveniently open . . .
The wolf just leapt right out of the prison.
Kayla kicked out with her foot and sent Lyle stumbling to the floor. Then she jumped on top of him and wrapped the silver chain around his neck. Once, twice. Youre gonna play Russian roulette with me? She snarled. I dont think
Lyle tossed her away. She flew back and her body crashed into the side of the cage.
Lyle grabbed at the chain and the silver burned his flesh. Your turn to enjoy the pain, asshole. Before the guy could get free, Gage was on him. His claws dug into Lyles chest as he penned the bastard to the floor.
Then he lowered his head for the kill.
Lyle started laughing again. D-do it . . . He dared and Lyles face was showing the pressure of his own impending shift. The guys wolf wanted out. It was there to see, in the bright eyes, the hollowed cheeks, the lengthening canines. Do it . . . and herher brothers dead . . .
Like a human was really supposed to matter to him. A human whod shot Kayla.
Gages teeth sank into Lyles throat.
And Kaylas hands closed around the back of Gages head. She yanked on him, trying to pull him up. What? Was the woman crazy? You didnt grab a wolf by the head. She jumped back when he came up snarling.
Then she grabbed him by the tail.
The fuck, no.
Please, she begged him, voice strained and desperate. Lets just make sure my brothers safe first, then we can kill him, okay?
No, that was not okay. He wanted Lyle dead then.
Kayla hurriedly backed away. Hed expected her to keep fighting. Blood dripped down Lyles face. Y-youre so . . . fucked . . .
Said the man who was about to lose his throat.
Im . . . already in . . . your pack . . .
Yeah, Gage knew that shit. Betrayal was a bitter, burning pill to swallow. But hed suspected the truth, ever since the first wolf had gone missing. A wolf, one of his own, had sold him and the pack out to the hunters.
To this wolf in a damn hunters guise.
Who is it? The demand of the man inside the beast. But the beast couldnt speak. He had to shift back to manage that. But...
But he heard the sound of racing footsteps just outside the door. The holding room might not have audio surveillance, but the hunters patrolling the area hadnt missed the sound of a gunshot. They werent that clueless.
And speaking of that gun . . .
Kayla was back at his side. Now her retreat made sense. Shed gone for the weapon. Kayla aimed the gun at Lyles head. Payback. She was a sexy bitch.