Guardians Of The Shifters by Shannon Schoolcraft Page A

If I was one to point fingers I’d point them at Cole because there is something sketchy about that guy. Plus when we first came in there are currents of electricity that could curl the short and curlies and possibly stop your heart. Those currants had to have been shut off in order for them to come in swinging.
    There is no way in hell that they would have been able to make it past the first door otherwise. I think that there is a traitor in our midst and no one seems to be asking questions. I was lost in my own thoughts when Caden returned with food, I didn’t even remember sitting down. I wasn’t all that hungry to begin with but picked at the food any way.
    “Penny for your thoughts love.”
    I looked at him. “I just think it’s weird.”
    Confused. “What’s weird?”
    I lowered my voice. “If this place is supposedly unbreachable, how did the assassins get in? I saw those killer electric currents when we first arrived and there is no way in hell they could have made it through without them being shut off.” I paused. “Then you have two sets of metal doors that are at least fifty feet high, nobody could scale up those suckers, nobody is that good, plus.” I paused again for a dramatic affect. “Both sets of doors have a key code.”
    A half smile graced his sensual lips. “All very good valid points, I see someone has been thinking with their brain.” He looked around the room. “I have been wondering the same thing.”
    “I’m glad we are both on the same page.”
    He winked at me. “But the only question is…who would betray us and what do they have to gain?”
    “Cole.” I didn’t even hesitate.
    He arched a brow at me. “Cole? And what would he gain out of all of this?”
    I shrugged. “Maybe he is tired of being the head honcho or quite possibly he’s truly one of their members and he was placed here to gather intel. And maybe just maybe he secretly wants to wipe all of you out…I’m telling you the dude is a bit sketchy.”
    “Who’s a bit sketchy?”
    My spine stiffened, well speak of the devil and he should appear. I said the first thing that popped into my head. “The apple.”
    “The apple?” He said questioningly.
    “Yes, it looks rotten.” Picking up the apple I shoved it in his face so he could get a better look. “See?”
    He backed out of the way. “Yes I see, I’ll throw this batch out and get new ones…enjoy your dinner.” He stalked off shaking his head and muttering to himself. I turned my attention back to Caden, he had an amused look on his face.
    “An apple…really?
    “Well I had to say something and the apple was the first thing that popped in my head.”
    He chuckled. “Quick thinking…but for now on lets voice our thoughts and speculations when we are alone and not surrounded my eaves droppers.”
    “Agreed.”
    We finished eating and headed out staying close to each other, honestly who else could we trust? I was exhausted by the time we reached his house and I had too many thoughts running through my head. Caden and I could speculate the impending doom in the morning. He said I could take the bed so I made my way to it and crawled in pulling the covers up to my chin and fell fast asleep.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
                            Chapter 14
     
     
     
    The next morning I was cascaded in warmth, more warmth than what a blanket could give me. There was something heavy draped over my side. I wiped the sleep from my eyes and looked at the source of the weight. A muscular arm was wrapped around me and my eyes followed the length of the ligament that was connected to Caden. I sucked in a breath at the sight of him in slumber. He looked so peaceful and worry free. I did my best not to move because I didn’t want to wake him.
    It felt like there was something squeezing my heart. I could wake up every morning and watch him sleep (nah, not weird