The Black Wolf by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom

Author:Linda Thomas-Sundstrom
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2018-04-12T16:39:56+00:00

Chapter 19

The strange thing, Cara discovered as she studied her hostess, was that Dana Delmonico Landau wasn’t half as put out as she appeared to be. Beneath the stern exterior lay a palpable aura of understanding that led Cara to believe a getaway might have been expected, at least by one member of this pack.

“Too many unwelcome newcomers know she’s here,” Rafe said. “It’s too damn dangerous for Cara to stay right now.”

Dana studied her son for a long moment before turning an inquisitive gaze on Cara. “Nothing can get past those walls out there, Cara. That, I can promise.”

Though Rafe nodded in agreement, he said, “What about what’s in this house?”

Dana didn’t quite get what Rafe was saying. “No one here would hurt Cara.”

“That’s where you’re wrong,” Rafe countered. “Who’s to say that ghosts can’t cause their own kind of damage to someone who is open to them?”

“Ghosts?” Dana echoed.

Rafe nodded. “Who is to say what can and can’t hurt someone so unlike the rest of us?”

It was the first time Rafe had actually addressed the differences between them. With him, her inner wolf wanted dominance. The she-wolf wanted to reach out to Rafe, but the darker aspects of her soul were getting in the way.

“So you’ll sign on as Cara’s sole guardian?” Dana asked Rafe.

“For a night or two. Then we’ll return,” he answered.

Dana again looked to her. “You’re okay with this, Cara?”

Cara nodded.

Dana gave them both a last once-over before stepping away from the door. “He won’t like this,” she said.

“I’m sure you can help with that,” Rafe replied. “And you know where we’ll be.”

“So will those bloodsuckers, most likely.”

“I hope not,” Rafe said, and Cara saw that some of the strength of his will had been inherited from his mother.

The standoff was over. Rafe had chosen to be her champion, although he had no real notion yet of what he had signed on for. Did that make him a hero, or merely misguided in his affections?

A delicious warmth overcame Cara when Rafe took her hand. He liked to touch her and wasn’t afraid. Slinging her bag over his shoulder, Rafe nodded to his mother and tossed Cara a quick look that said Here we go.

* * *

Leaving his father’s house might have seemed like a stupid move to some, but it was based on solid reasoning. If vampires were like bloodhounds on a scent, Cara’s lingering fragrance in and around the estate would occupy those bloodsuckers’ cravings for some time. By taking her away, Rafe hoped Cara might have a brief respite from all that before they tracked her again. The bonus in all this was having Cara to himself.

He didn’t dare lead her through the park or anywhere else on foot. With monster deflection in mind and a plan to try to leave no trail for others to follow, Rafe headed for the garage.

There were six cars parked there for him to choose from. He picked a small silver sedan that would blend in well with other cars on the road.

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