Page 131 of Wolf's Mark

Agent Walker was now trying to talk over me, reading me my rights and I wasn’t paying one bit of attention.

With venom in my eyes and in my voice, I pointed my finger at Agent Smith. “Is that what you do with agents who misbehave? You kill them?”

“Yes, she’s dead, Doctor Willis. And that’s because of you!” Agent Smith’s outburst was met with a heavy huff from both other agents.

I cocked my pretty little head. “I’m curious,agent. How is that possible?”

“You confronted Agent Drummand, threatening her if she didn’t tell you the details regarding this case. She feared for her life. Then she was slaughtered by the same creature we’ve been fighting, all because of you.”

The man was overtly exasperated, shocking both myself and the other agents.

Whatever was going on, the werewolves weren’t low on the totem pole of intelligence. They’d killed off anyone who had any knowledge of them and opened their mouths.

I slowly turned my head toward Daphne and Marla. I could tell they were thinking exactly what I was thinking.

Time was running out.

“If you’re not careful, we’ll attach a murder charge to the list of allegations,” Agent Jarvis stated this time.

I was pleasantly surprised to hear both Marla and Daphne growl. It would seem their she-wolves were close to the surface. At this point, I couldn’t say I minded a little girl kick-butt action in the making.

But as all heroes managed to do in the movies, Jax walked in just in time, his attorney Parker Sherman by his side. I had to admit I was very glad to see both.

Especially given the looks of shock on all three agents’ faces.

“You’re not placing my client under arrest, gentlemen. It’s unconstitutional. Whatever her relationship is with Mr. Wolf, it is certainly not considered treason under any United States government ordinance.”

As Parker started spouting off legal jargon, Jax took me by the arm, leading me away from the group. I felt somewhat numb inside, even though I didn’t really know the agent who’d been murdered.

“Just breathe and don’t say anything else,” Jax said under his breath.

“How did you know they were coming?”

“Chase knows some people within the FBI. Yes, they are wolves. What they were telling you about the agent you spoke with is true. She was found early yesterday morning by the river. She’dbeen mutilated, her organs feasted on. She’d been deemed food for the beasts.”

“Jesus Christ.”

“Now, you are not going to argue. You’re coming with me. Marla already offered her lab for the three of you to use. You will be staying at my house for an undetermined length of time. Before you mention your daughter, we’re going to grab some things from your house for both of you and pick her up from school. She’s coming with us.”

Maybe all my false bravado had finally slipped through the cracks and I’d fallen into shock. All I could do was nod three times. “What about the research we’ve already done?”

“Marla will bring that.”

“I can’t believe the agent is dead. They aren’t just organized. They are ceremoniously planning how and when to kill. Is that possible?” I lifted my head, darting my eyes back and forth.

“You tell me, brilliant doctor of mine.” Jax smiled and there were so many things to say to each other, so many conversations to be had.

As soon as Agent Walker started walking toward us, I stiffened. Jax had a look on his face daring the man to fuck with me.

“Doctor Willis. You’re free to go. However, don’t leave town. It’s entirely possible we’ll be speaking again.”

Jax resisted saying anything in retort and it was all I could do to keep my mouth shut.

We waited until we were certain the agents had left. It took them a few minutes, the bastards taking photographs of the front ofthe morgue. I stood outside with my arms crossed, glaring at them. Trying to make them feel uncomfortable had no effect.

“Come on, my little lamb. Let’s go home.” Jax tried to lead me toward the third fabulous sports car I’d seen since I’d met him.

Daphne moved beside me, gripping my arm. “You’re amazing. Go home. You need to be with your mate.”

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