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Steve opened his arms as if in a welcome. Meet my friends.
Marissa backed as far as she could without falling into the creek. Steve and the wolves
crept closer, and Marissa frantically tried to find a way out. The wolves snapped and
growled at her.
What s going on, Steve? Marissa asked.
It s nothing personal. I actually like you.
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Well, I don t think those wolves are the welcoming committee. Why are you doing
this? she demanded.
Because I paid him.
Marissa was so surprised when Brandon stepped from the trees Steve had come from
she almost stumbled into the water.
Brandon laughed once she had righted herself. Easy there, Marissa. Don t want you
falling in now.
Wh& what are you doing here?
Did you really think this was over? That you were done with me? He took a step
towards her. I decide when we are finished.
You already did. If I recall, you decided and then I was run out of the Pack, Marissa
reminded him.
Yes, well, I changed my mind. Who knew that you would turn out to be such a hottie?
Or that you would fall in love with another Alpha?
Realisation hit Marissa. That s what this is all about. She glared at Brandon. You
don t want me, you just don t want anyone else to have me.
Brandon looked amused. His lips turned up and his eyes were shining. Well, aren t
you just a little conceited bitch?
Maybe, but I know I m right. She looked from him to the wolves. So what s your
plan here?
It s simple. You come with me quietly or I ll have the wolves tear you apart. After they
are done with you, I will send them to your mate, and then your sister, and anyone else I
think you care for.
You wouldn t&
He smiled again and flashed his canines at her. Oh, I would. I would.
All right. I ll go with you. Marissa could only hope that someone would see her and
stop Brandon from taking her.
Marissa walked from the creek in the direction of the house, being careful not to get too
close to Brandon. The wolves followed behind her.
Brandon let her pass between him and Steve. Marissa held her breath.
Not that way. He grabbed her arm and yanked her to him.
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What?
Not that way. Brandon started walking and pulled Marissa along with him.
She tried to dig her heels in, but her strength was no match to his. He easily dragged
her as he walked in the opposite direction of the house. Away from Gage. No one would see
them if they continued to head this way.
Wait! What about my stuff? Marissa tried to stall.
Don t worry, you won t need anything, he assured her.
What are you going to do with me? Marissa could feel the tears fall. She couldn t go
back with him. She had to trust Gage could protect himself, to watch over her sister. She just
couldn t go with Brandon.
Whatever I want, he said as he continued to take her farther away.
Desperate, Marissa did the only thing she could. She screamed as loud as she could. She
didn t stop even as Brandon turned, pulled back his fist, and punched her.
I told you to be quiet, he yelled as he struck her again, knocking her off her feet.
Marissa wasn t going to be quiet. Screaming was the only way to let Gage know she
was in trouble.
Shut up!
With a hit to the side of her head, Marissa felt her vision blur. She put her hands in front
of her, trying to ward off the blows.
Brandon stopped hitting her but remained on top of her. I should have known better.
You never did listen.
Marissa struggled, but didn t have much fight left in her. Get off of me.
I don t think so. He ran his hands over her body. I should get to have a little fun
with you before I feed you to the wolves.
Marissa didn t have the strength to stop him when his hand found its way under her
shirt. Her stomach turned at the feel of his hands on her skin, but she wasn t dead yet and
she would fight him with her last breath.
I think you ll enjoy it too. Remember how good it was between us. How hot it was.
Marissa shook her head. No. It wasn t that great. I ve had better human lovers. And
you don t even come close to Gage.
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You little bitch, Brandon spat as he wrapped his hands around her neck. As he
squeezed, Marissa tried to grab his arms.
You need to get out of here. Steve s voice barely reached her from somewhere to her
right. Someone would have heard her scream. You have to leave before they come.
It s too late for that. Gage s voice was the last thing Marissa heard before she passed
out.
Gage had been standing on his back porch with Logan, drinking a beer and staring into
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