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until the highest bidder claimed their prize. Afterward he would take his fortune and relocate to a
place he would never, ever be found. For once he would have the chance to start over, to live the
good life, to become an important person who people turned to.
The captain s voice came over the intercom and he relayed the weather they were due to pass through
and the expected arrival time at their destination. Placing the locket inside his empty pocket, Thomas
relaxed in his seat, closed his eyes and began dreaming of his bright, happy future.
Epilogue
 Hurry up with those drinks, slacker. Ava swatted Brett with the hand towel she d swiped from
beneath the counter, landing a blow directly to his left ass cheek, and a warning growl echoed in her
head.
Haven t I warned you about touching other males, mate?
Ripping her attention away from the friend standing beside her, she met the lethal stare of the
imposing eye candy who rose from his seat amongst his newly acquired pack and started stalking her
from across the club.
Technically I didn t touch him.
Even across the distance she could see Diskant s annoyed scowl. It was close enough.
Brett unknowingly interrupted their conversation, unaware that he was in the line of fire.  Since my
best bartender left me high and dry and I m the lone slinger, I m afraid you re just going to have to
suck it up.
 Okay, if you say so, she responded quickly and stepped from the bar, rushing to intercept the two
hundred-plus pounds of possessive Omega striding in their direction.
It was still difficult to believe that only two weeks had passed since Diskant had ascended to Alpha,
taken control of the pack that he d been born into and assumed responsibility of the wolves who d
decided to stay behind instead of continue forward with Trey to eradicate those responsible for
cutting their numbers in half. A lot had changed in such a short span of time, in ways she never would
have believed possible a month before, and it was only the beginning.
I should take you over my knee and tan that pretty little ass of yours in front of everyone. If I
didn t know better I d say you re intentionally provoking me.
I m not provoking you, Neanderthal. And you wouldn t dare.
They met halfway, a collision of groping arms, eager hands and hungry mouths. That saintly attribute
referred to as modesty had long since fled, replaced by a hunger she couldn t and didn t want to
control. When Diskant touched her there was nothing else. She had no pride, no restraint, no concept
of right and wrong. He centered her, grounded her and provided all of the things she needed even
when she wasn t sure what they were.
Diskant groaned. You re driving me mad.
His large hands cupped her ass, kneading the globes. He lifted her and she wrapped her legs around
his waist, grinding against him, turned-on by the feel of his fully erect cock pressing against her.
Damn if she didn t want him here and now. She didn t care who saw, who watched. This man was all
hers and she wanted everyone to know. There would never be another for him just as there would
never be another for her.
 Good lord, Ava. Delmar s deep, disapproving voice broke through the sexual haze.  Get a fucking
room.
Diskant pulled away and nailed the bouncer with an annoyed look. Then he turned, striding back to
the booth, keeping her trapped in his arms. She heard the chuckles of the pack as she approached.
They teased her with familiar taunts, displaying the camaraderie they shared. They were more than a
unit, their connection far stronger.
 They re here, Nathan said in a tone that was anything but joking, causing the group to quiet down.
Diskant turned and lowered her to the ground, allowing Ava to see Trey, Emory and the wolves
accompanying them. There were over a dozen of them, some of whom were males who had lost their
mates in the explosion. Their expressions were grim, lines creasing the outlines of their mouths, jaws
and chins shadowed by thick stubble. Caden brought up the rear, remaining close yet apart, just as he
had since he and the pack had come to an understanding, struck a tentative truce and bartered an
agreement for his aid in tracking down the Shepherds responsible for his wife s death.
Ava s gaze unerringly drifted to Zach. Long gone was the playful shifter who d snatched Katie by the
waist and whispered sweet promises into his mate s ear. She felt his pain, his anguish, and she
intuitively reached out with her mind and the pack connection, soothing him though he wasn t aware
of it, calming the wolf and providing some small semblance of peace. His stern frown eased and he
paused for a moment, no doubt stunned by his reversal in feelings.
I wish he wouldn t go. The thought went out before she could stop it, her connection with Diskant so
strong it was almost impossible to completely shield herself from him.
You ve helped him survive the first two weeks. Diskant wrapped his arms around her and pulled her
close. It s up to him to decide if he wants to give life another chance.
The notion didn t bring her comfort but then, not much did the last few days. Although the pack was
out in force, the meeting at Liminality was a final farewell to their former Alpha. Tensions continued
to run high and all of them were on full alert. She chanced a glance at the bar, feeling the weight of
Brett s stare. He was studying all of them closely while wiping down the counter. The tray with their
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