Forbidden Seduction (Lee County Wolves Series) Book #2 by Teresa Gabelman Page B

actually worried especially after Leda told him how upset she’d been. Despite the bacon tasting like cardboard, he continued eating for something to do. His body felt wired, anxious to get the hell out of the house and find Emily. He knew his wolf could track her down, and that had been his plan until Steve showed up. Finally, Garrett put the letter down, his narrowed eyes going directly to Steve.
    “Is my pack or any human under my protection in danger of you?” Garrett’s point-blank question made Janna gasp.
    “Garrett, that was rude.” Janna frowned up at him.
    “Don’t care,” Garrett replied, his eyes never leaving Steve.
    “It’s okay,” Steve reassured Janna, while Hunter silently watched the exchange. Steve wanted to play with the big boys, which meant Steve was on his own. He knew his brother didn’t have much experience with vampires and honestly, the only one he’d ever trusted was Jax Wheeler, but then he met more of the VC Warriors. He would trust his life with any of them just as he did his brothers. “No one is in any danger of me, that I can promise you. I don’t feed from humans or shifters, and I probably won’t be here long enough to need to feed.”
    Hunter was proud of Steve acting all grown—
    “Unless, a pretty girl wants to—” Steve began in Steve fashion, but Hunter stopped him.
    “Dude, you were doing so well.” Hunter smacked him on the side of the head. “Shut the fuck up before Janna beats your ass.”
    “Dammit.” Steve sighed, shaking his head disgusted with himself.
    Garrett’s mouth curved up in a grin before it disappeared quickly. “We haven’t heard anything from the human government yet, and until we do, nothing is going to change.” Garrett frowned. “We’re having issues with other wolf shifters wanting to take over the pack, so any help keeping our young and vulnerable safe would be appreciated for as long as you are here.”
    “Absolutely.” Steve rubbed his hands together. “Just tell me when, where and who.”
    “You’ll stay with Hunter.” Garrett ignored Hunter shaking his head. “I’ll give Sloan a call later to go over some things in the letter.”
    “Sounds good to me.” Steve turned toward Hunter. “Where should I put my stuff, roomie?”
    “Shit,” Hunter muttered. He had stuff to do, not play host to Steve. “Come on.”
    Janna had walked over to pour some coffee when she stopped and bent over with a moan. Garrett was there in a flash, knocking Hunter out of the way.
    “Janna!” Garrett grasped her shoulder so she didn’t fall.
    “I’m fine.” Janna straightened, her face pale. “Just a twinge.”
    “That was more than a twinge.” Hunter watched her closely, prepared if Garrett needed help.
    “Well, that doctor said it was probably normal.” Janna took a deep breath; her eyes said she didn’t believe for one second it was normal.
    “I think you need to find a different doctor.” Hunter glanced at Steve. “How fast do you think Slade could get here?”
    “I’m fine.” Janna pushed Garrett’s hands away. “He’s supposed to be one of the best doctors around.”
    “For humans,” Garrett added. His gaze turned to Hunter. “Who’s Slade?”
    “Dr. Slade Buchanan is one of the best doctors I’ve ever seen, and I’m sure he could be here today. He takes this shit seriously, almost more serious than his Warrior duties,” Steve answered, grabbing his phone out of his back pocket.
    “His mate is Jill,” Hunter explained when Steve walked out of the room with the phone to his ear. “The one I shifted for.”
    Steve came back in the room. “He wants to know if you’ve had any.... I can’t ask her that. No, I don’t want my ass beat.” Steve rolled his eyes, pointing at his phone. “Okay, I’ll ask. He wants to know if you’ve had any bleeding.”
    “No,” Janna replied, shaking her head.
    “Where’s the pain?” Steve looked relieved at the simple, non-embarrassing question.
    “Lower, about