Pack Secrets by Crissy Smith

it’s my turn,” she replied with a smile.
    As she rubbed him down she couldn’t help but notice his cock start to harden. Placing a soft kiss on the tip, she glanced up at him. He was biting his lower lip while looking at her through half-closed eyes.
    Closing her lips around the head of his erection, she sucked.
    “Jeez,” he shouted.
    Sitting back on her heels, she grinned. “Race you to bed?”
    He yanked her forward with his fingers holding her chin, for a wet and messy kiss. “Now,” he said when they parted.
    As fast as Angel could, she wiped away the water still on her skin. Tossing the towel on the counter, she rushed to catch up with her mate.
     
    * * * *
     
    Heat covered her back, waking Angel up in the early morning darkness. She tried to roll over but the weight against her held her still. Smiling, she realized that Alex had effectively pinned her in his sleep.
    The amount of warmth that was radiating off him was enough for her to not need blankets. If they were going to sleep together often she’d have to make sure to lower the thermostat before climbing into bed.
    Taking a breath, she took in the scent of her mate.
    She cuddled into his hold still smelling the soap they’d used earlier.
    It was too early for her to be awake but she didn’t mind. Getting to lie in Alex’s arms while he slept had its own rewards. She could hear the noise of the ranch from the open window above her head.
    It was a comforting sound that Angel could see herself getting used to.
    Marcus Webb had retired from the organization and moved to Canyon, close to Alex’s home. Since she hadn’t finished her commitment there was no way that she’d be able to do the same. However, even though she currently resided with the other Guardians, she wasn’t required to do so. If she could find a way to work out moving close by she’d continue to see Alex when she wasn’t traveling for the organization. She’d call her brother after breakfast and see if he minded having a house guest until she made a decision. Lubbock wasn’t too far away and she’d probably be able to see Alex several times a week unless on a mission.
    As she started to make plans in her mind she became aware of the horses starting to make sounds.
    In the few days she’d been at the ranch they’d never been so loud.
    Picking up her head, she concentrated on just what was different. The noise was growing in volume and dread hit her hard. The Pack was still a target. Remy and Kieran were searching for the three missing rogue Guardians, but there was a better chance that the rogues had followed Emilio rather than staying in Lubbock.
    Trying to keep from waking Alex, she wiggled out of his hold. Up on her knees, she peered out of the window. The angle was all wrong for her to get a good view.
    Another loud bang from the stables and Angel knew trouble had reached the ranch.
    “Alex.” She shook her mate. While she could take one or two of the trained agents, trying to capture them all was too big a feat.
    “Come here, baby,” Alex murmured reaching for her.
    “Alex. Wake up!”
    He lifted his head while squinting at her. “What’s wrong? It’s still dark out.”
    “There something in with the horses. We need to get out there and see what it is,” she told him.
    Alex stilled completely, and she could see him straining to hear what she had. Again a noise echoed around the empty land.
    “Shit!” He jumped up, stumbling off the bed.
    She hit the floor on her two feet while grabbing up her bag that Alex had moved into his suite earlier the day before. After pulling out panties, a bra, socks, jeans and a long-sleeve shirt she then dressed quickly. Her boots were by the door so she rushed to grab them and slip them on.
    By the time she was done Alex already had a hand on the knob. “Are you sure you want to come?” he asked quietly. “I can go get Max.”
    After shaking her hand she waved toward the door. “No, let’s go. It might be nothing.”
    “You