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“Actually, I was gonna say it looks fuckin’fantastic,but I don’t actually know what to say. Hmm…” he groans and places his hands on her hips, kissing her neck. “This is a surprise for Saturday, you said?”

“Well, as I don’t actually know what we’re doing, I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to wear? And it’s notreallya surprise now so—”

“No, no see I can just erase this image from my mind. I’ll forget I ever saw you in it. I’ll make sure I act surprised all over again on Saturday. Trust me seein’ this it’s not gonna ruin anythin’” He smiles, leaning against her neck kissing her. His eyes focus on the mirror, watching the reflection of them both as he stares at her ass in the glass. “God, I love your body… I can’t wait till I can have you to myself.”

“Holy fuck!” Zak now stands open-mouthed in the doorway, staring at them. “um… yeah, um—oh hell… Shit!Yeah, Darius… he… he said can you get your…your ass,” he closes his eyes and takes a breath, “I mean both your asses to the shoot-house. Like right now. He’s waitin’ to start training—Holyfuckin’mother of—”He gasps silently, watching as Digby glares at him. “Sorry, I’m… I’m gone. Seriously, I’m going… going… I really am going, right now. And I…” he puts his hand over his eyes. “I didn’t see a damn thing—Holy fuck!”he smiles, shaking the image of Kat’s butt from his mind; adjusting the hard-on that’s taken him by surprise and leaves.

“You know I thought having this new office was supposed to give me more privacy?” she smiles, wrapping her arms around Digby’s neck, kissing him slowly. “So, you gonna tell me what my surprise is then? I mean, now you’ve seen yours.”

“Uh-uh… nope, that’s not gonna work on me. What you need to do is put these on,” he hands her the combats pants from the floor. “Darius wants thatsexy assof yours, in the shoot-house—ASAP, Lieutenant!”

He stands at the doorway, giving her one more glance over. “All right, so I’m leavin’ before things escalate here.” He smiles. “You need to get dressed. But hey, don’t be long, cos trust me, you don’t want Darius punishing your ass for bein’ late now, do you?”

As he leaves, she turns back to look in the mirror; admiring herself again she grins, “Oh… But then maybe I do?”

Chapter 17

Moon Phase: Full

SATURDAY

“All right, so are you going to tell me where we’re going or not? I can’t see a damn thing in this blindfold.”

“No.”

“No?” She turns her head to the sound of his voice. “Ryan… Is that it, just no?”

Looking at her, he frowns and waves three fingers in front of her face. When she doesn’t flinch, he’s reassured she can’t see anything. “Yup.”

“Okay, if you don’t start answering in more than one syllable, then I’m taking this damn thing off.”

“No… no, Kat, don’t! Please, I want it to be a surprise.”

As Ryan parks the truck, Kat takes a deep breath, and wiping her palms on her thighs, she sits patiently waiting. Then as his over-excited voice breaks the silence, and he opens the door for her the fresh breeze hits her nostrils.

She smiles; she recognizes the smell. “Oh, I know where we are now. Ryan, what the hell are you doing?”

“Shh… and stop tryin’ to guess. C’mon, I’ve got you.” He grins as he helps her out from the truck. Taking a hold of her hand, he then stands behind her and wrapping his larger body around hers, walks her forward. “Okay, now watch your step, it’s a little steep here,” he says as she stumbles, her feet tangled in the grass. “I got you.”

Gripping her tightly, he walks her deeper into the forest and away from the gaze of the road. “Okay then…” He takes a breath, pleased with himself. “You ready?”

“Mm-hm.” She nods, apprehensive but excited. “C’mon, hurry… I want to know what you’re doing.”

She holds her breath as he unties the blindfold.

“Okay, keep your eyes closed, I’m gonna take it off now.” She does as he says and then he leads her a couple more steps forward. “All right wait there.” He moves away and then turns to face her. “Okay, so open your eyes… Surprise!”

“Oh my God… Shit!” she gasps and blinks, the bright afternoon sunlight dazzles. “Ryan, this is amazing! How the hell did you… Oh wow!” She looks up smiling at what he’s done. There on the ground in front of her is a plaid blanket and large wicker hamper overflowing with picnic foods, plates, and a bottle of champagne in an ice bucket on a stand. “Whoa…. You did all this for me? Wow!” she gasps, lost for words at the amount of thought he’s put in.

“So, you like it?” He asks, watching as she stands in silence, trying to absorb all the details. “Oh, c’mon… please say somethin’. Say you like it? Tell me you’re surprised?”

“Oh yeah, you certainly surprised me. I… I never imagined this. Ryan, it’s lovely. I love it! I just never imagined you’d think to do something like this for me.”

He smiles, beaming with pride as he kisses her. “I’m so glad you like it. I want you to know that… I’ll do anythin’ I have to, to keep you.”

“Come here.” She smiles, wrapping her arms around his neck and kisses him passionately. Kat gets a sudden rush of hormones, as a spark of passionate desire swirls around her insides and Luna wants out. The wolf wants to be with him and purrs contentedly relaxed but really excited.

“Kat, you know I’m sorry for everythin’ and I get it, I really do. What you said about you being more than just a wolf. The thing is, I never saw you that way. I always saw you as a whole, a wolf and a woman—both of you as one. And… and, I love you. The both of you.”

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