The Alpha's Taboo Mate (Blood Moon Lynx Book 1) by Ravenna Tate Page A

cut his gaze toward Canyon for a second. “Almost as if they know something we don’t.”
    A shiver ran down Canyon’s spine. “Do you think it was wise to leave Fiera alone today?”
    “She’s not alone. Stone, Arizona, and Cletus are home today. They won’t allow anyone near the house or near your mate.”
    “Neither will Mother.”
    The men laughed. It was true that his mother was just as much of a force to be reckoned with as any alpha male lynx. When they arrived at the office, Canyon was surprised to see Gillian Wallis there. She was one of the attorneys on their staff, but he didn’t realize they worked on weekends.
    “I hear congratulations are in order,” she said, shaking Canyon’s hand. “Luke told me you were married yesterday.”
    “Thanks. I appreciate that.” They always spoke of their mating in terms of a marriage when they talked about their mates or the ceremony in front of humans. Canyon’s glance traveled over Gillian. She had graduated from UW two years prior at the top of her class, but he still felt she looked way too young to already have a law degree. She was very pretty, with long blonde hair and big blue eyes. Canyon had always thought Stone or Arizona would find her very attractive. He preferred dark-haired women, like Fiera.
    “I’ve asked Gillian to help us,” said his father. “She’s a genius when it comes to ferreting out names behind companies and contracts.”
    “I didn’t realize that.” He barely knew Gillian. “How did you become interested in that particular area?”
    “My grandmother was the victim of a particularly intricate scheme aimed at the elderly several years ago. They bilked her out of tens of thousands of dollars, and I made it my mission to out them.”
    “Were you successful?”
    “Oh yes. And luckily for us they were all US citizens, so they’re in prison now. My grandmother was able to recover most of her money as well.”
    Now he understood. Canyon gave his father a knowing look, and could see by the expression on his face that he’d already thought of the same idea, and that was why Gillian was in the office on a Sunday, along with them.
    “Gillian has agreed to help us search, on the condition we not tell her why we’re doing this.”
    “I don’t want this to be an ethical dilemma for you,” said Canyon. He had considered that possibility, but figured his father knew what he was doing. He hadn’t, however, expected his father would bring in a human on this issue.
    “It’s not, son. The less personal details Gillian knows, the more impartial her research is.”
    “I see.” He nodded. “Thank you, Gillian.” Canyon glanced around at the empty cubicles. “Where do we start?”
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    Fiera felt uneasy, even in a houseful of people. She had helped Leah make breakfast, and she’d helped clean up afterwards. There were many chores to do but Canyon’s sisters all pitched in, so Fiera found herself simply taking direction from each of them as needed. It wasn’t enough to take her mind off her anxiety, however.
    One thing she couldn’t help notice was how lucid her father appeared to be, and as soon as she was able to get Leah alone, she asked about it.
    “I’ve been giving him a special mixture of herbs in apple juice to drink, several times a day. Apparently that’s his favorite.”
    “Oh yes. Apple juice. He loves it. What herbs?”
    “Turmeric, gingko, salvia, and ginseng. It’s working, don’t you think?”
    “The change is remarkable, but I feel foolish. If I’d known, I could have done this for him.”
    “I’m the one who feels foolish. I should have come to your house and watched him on my own, not merely discussed it with my mate. I would have known what to do before now, and all this might have been avoided.”
    “Please don’t say that. You have no idea how grateful I am. You took him into your home, and you’ve all accepted me as family. It’s more than I could ask for.”
    “Fiera, you are family, dear.