Empath by Bonnie Vanak

Author:Bonnie Vanak
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2007-04-15T00:00:00+00:00

Maggie spent a restless night alone. Her wolf surfaced, howling to run with the waxing moon. At midnight, she’d awoken, nearly tripping over Nicolas when she stepped outside her bedroom. He lay asleep on the floor, as if protecting her. When she’d opened the door, he awoke with a start. The hunger in his gaze matched her own. Maggie had fought her sexual needs and run back to bed, shaky and unsettled.

She slept late, awakening to sunshine spearing the dark carpet. In the kitchen, Misha stood between Nicolas and Baylor like a referee as they balefully eyed one another. Nicolas turned toward her with a solemn look.

“Maggie, Baylor is leaving for New Mexico this afternoon. We’ll meet up with him and the pack in a week or so.” He drew in a deep breath. “He’s taking Misha.”

“No!”

“Misha is cured. There’s a possibility our people can make an antidote for the disease from her blood. Our scientists are skilled. They may save Damian.” His eyes closed and her heart turned over at the anguish tightening his expression. They opened again, filled with fierce resolve.

“Damian is dying, Maggie, just like Misha was. I know you can’t remember him and have no close ties to him as we do, but your pet may be able to work a miracle. I promise she’ll be well cared for, and not hurt.”

Panic engulfed her. How could she let the only real friend she’d known go?

“What if she’s not fully healed and I have to try again? This power of mine, I haven’t had the chance to analyze it, process it and see how it works. I must watch her for a few days.”

Nicolas cupped her face, refusing to allow her to jerk away, forcing contact between them as if it would bond them together. “Mags, Misha will be in excellent hands. We need to leave before the Morphs find us. What if the Morphs infect her all over again? Her system can’t take the shock. Trust me, sweetheart. It’s for the best. She’ll be safe with the pack, I promise.”

“She’s my dog. I’m a doctor of veterinary medicine and I can determine what she needs.”

“The Morphs have the capability to shift into any animal shape.” His dark gaze grew intense. “Do you understand? Any shape, Maggie. Including that of your own dog. The Morphs would shift into her form, and rip your throat out just as you’re holding her like you are now.”

Maggie’s heart dropped to her stomach. She glanced down at Misha’s big brown eyes, her little pink tongue lolling out. It wasn’t possible…then again, she’d seen the army ants, watched them grow and shift. And that creature in the swamp…A shudder racked her.

Knowing Misha was safe with the pack prevented the Morphs from using her form against her. He was right, but letting go of her companion felt like having her heart wrenched from her chest.

“Where are we going, Nicolas? Why can’t we leave with Baylor?”

Nicolas’s face remained impassive. Unlike her, he wasn’t easy to read when he wished to put on a poker face.

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