Nature of the Beasts by Michaels Trista Ann

Author:Michaels, Trista Ann [Michaels, Trista Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Menage, Shape-shifter, Erotic Romance, Paranormal
ISBN: 9781623001995
Publisher: Loose Id
Published: 2013-02-05T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Sarah stepped back and watched as Dastan dabbed the piece of material through what little blood remained on the body. It was then that Sarah noticed it. “Dastan.”

He glanced up at her in question.

“There’s no blood on the ground.”

Dastan looked back at the body and frowned. He stood up and stepped back, examining the area around it. “He moved the body here after he killed her.”

“Why?” Sarah asked.

Fear now raced up her spine. Whoever had done this placed the body where he knew it would be found. Was it a warning? Was he baiting them? Or was the shifter trying to frame them for his sick pastime?

That thought alone terrified her. Which of the two shifters was he trying to antagonize? Since Dmitry believed the shifter was from Dastan’s former pack…

“Dastan?” She waited for him to look at her before continuing. “Do you suppose the shifter that Dmitry ran off is doing this to get even with you for something?”

Dastan frowned and shook his head. “I don’t know. We’ll know more after I cast that spell. Hopefully.” He studied the piece of cloth in his hand. “There’s not much here. Most of it is dried or just gone. I’m not sure I got enough.” He looked back at Sarah. “You should go back to the house. I’m sure George told them that you found the body, so Mike will probably want to talk to you.”

“Great,” Sarah grumbled. “What do I tell him?”

Dastan shrugged. “Tell him you went for a walk to get some fresh air, which isn’t a lie. You screamed; we were at the barn, so we were close enough to hear you.”

Sarah knew that Dastan would’ve heard that scream no matter where he was on the ranch. So would’ve Dmitry. She probably shouldn’t have screamed, but it had been her first instinct upon seeing the mangled body. She shivered and rubbed her arms with her hands.

Dmitry moved in behind her and wrapped his arms around her, warming her, comforting her. Even with everything going on, her body responded to his touch. It just felt so right being in his arms.

He kissed the top of her head. “Do you want me to walk down with you?”

Sarah shook her head, but Dastan intervened. “Walk with her, Dmitry.”

Dmitry nodded and tugged Sarah along with him. She shot Dastan a look of annoyance as they walked away, but Dastan didn’t notice. He was too busy staring at the body, his brow creased with intense concentration and worry.

“Does he always boss you around like that?” Sarah asked in aggravation as they worked their way down the path.

Dmitry just grinned softly at her before he turned his attention back to their surroundings, ever watchful, ever vigilant.

“He is the older,” Dmitry said. “But sometimes I boss him. For the most part, we’re equal, but sometimes he’ll bark and pull rank.”

“But you’re both alpha.”

“True and there have been times we’ve butted heads. But Dastan and I are…”

“Two halves of the same whole?” Sarah finished for him.

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