Page 14 of Her Wolf

“They’re usually put down, once they’ve tasted human flesh,” Finn cut in.

She glared at him. “Then let’s keep that fact to ourselves. I won’t let it suffer because of Javier.”

Finn shrugged, and gave Lars a long, unreadable look.

“Why me?” Lars asked sulkily.

“Because I said so.”

Lars rolled his eyes. “Fine. But I’ll have you know, boss, tonight…?” He leaned across the table, and ran a finger down her arm. “I’ll be lashing you to the bed.”

He rose, followed a second later by Finn.

Bailey watched them head for the door, and then turned to her. “Cora, can we talk?”

The men froze in their steps. Bailey glanced to the side, but didn’t turn his head. “Alone,” he added in a murmur.

“Buddy, you obviously don’t realize how this—” Lars began, taking a step back to him.

“Yes,” Cora cut in, lifting a hand to Lars.

There was something in Bailey’s eyes. Darkness, regret. She had no idea why he wanted to speak to her alone, but if it was to confess something, then he deserved to do it in private.

When she looked up at Finn and Lars, they were both waiting, as if expecting her to change her mind.

“I’ll see you two later,” she said, giving them a warm smile. “Be safe.”

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