Fox, Morgan - Tempted by the Moon [Moonlight Shifters 2] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) by Morgan Fox Page B

talking about?”
    Sucking in a breath, Jonah blurted, “Sebastian. He’s been infected.”
    “How the fuck did that happen?” Ryken bit out.
    “I don’t know, but it had to have happened when he went tracking after Mason. He probably didn’t want to say anything to us because Brie would worry, and he knew we’d lock his ass up.”
    “Well, fuck, he’s right. We would’ve and we will once we find his dumb ass.” Ryken paused, then asked, “Do you know where he is?”
    “I caught him with Brie. He jumped out of her window and is now running amuck through the woods. If I know my brother—he’ll be back for Brie.” An unmeasured warning laced his words. “I need you both back here immediately.”
    “You caught him with Brie? You mean…”
    Jonah’s gut knotted. “I mean he tried do to exactly what you’re thinking,” Jonah said matter-of-factly. “He’s infected, and to make matters worse he’s suffering from mating heat. Being away from Brie hurt him in more ways than one.”
    “Shit,” Ryken muttered. “Is she all right?”
    “She says she is, but I know it’s just a brave face.”
    “Okay, I’ll grab Luken, and we’ll head back. Are you sure you don’t want to go somewhere else in the meantime? Get Brie out of there.”
    Where the hell would he go? Brie was freaking catnip, for crying out loud. Sebastian’s personal brand of narcotics—a drug he was severely addicted to. “It wouldn’t matter where we go. He’ll track her. He’s connected to her on a primal level. He’ll find Brie wherever I take her.”
    Ryken blew out a ragged breath. “Right, forgot about that. I’m so freaking glad I haven’t found my mate. Seems like more hassle than it’s worth.” The sound of Ryken grabbing his keys and starting the engine to his vehicle vibrated through the phone. “Okay, we’re jumping in the truck now. See you in a few hours.” Ryken didn’t wait for Jonah’s reply before he hung up the phone.
    Jonah turned to Brie, her eyes still swollen with tears, her face bright red. The sight of her emotional distress crushed his heart, trampling it into a fine, gritty powder. He collected her, capturing her into his strong arms. Holding her like it was the only thing in the world he wanted to do.
    “I love you, sweetheart,” he told her, kissing the top of her head.
    Arms tightening around his waist, she sniffled, “I love you, too, Jonah.”
    “Don’t worry, baby girl, we’ll find him.”
    She nodded. “I know you will. We have to. Without him we’ll never find a cure.” He stepped back, holding her by her shoulders, staring down at her as she explained, “We don’t know where Mason is, but the likelihood that Sebastian will come back for me is a guarantee. If you capture him, we’ll be able to have his blood analyzed and then a medication can be made.” She sniffled again, pulling him back into her arms. “Then when we find Mason, we’ll be able to give him the antidote as well.”
    Damn, not only was she beautiful, she was incredibly brilliant. With Sebastian’s blood, they could find a cure. This was the exact reason they’d been tracking Mason down with a vengeance.
    Jonah placed his finger under her chin, raising her gaze to his. He brushed her tears away from her face and whispered, “Have I ever told you how much I love your mind? It’s so damn sexy.”
    She smiled, and it was a soft, sweet smile that was enough to make her eyes sparkle. He loved the deep blue of her eyes—a warm, vibrant blue that had his heart skipping a beat.
    “That’s my girl. Don’t worry about Sebastian.” He squeezed her tighter into his embrace. “This might actually be a blessing in disguise.” She glared up at him, eyes narrowing. “You’re right. Discovering a cure might be a hell of a lot easier through Sebastian than through Mason.”
    She nodded, an understanding filled her gaze. “I just wish we didn’t have to do this at all. We haven’t even gotten married yet. What if