Scent : Animal Senses Series Book 2

Chapter 53

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Kelsey rested back in the chair and looked out into the darkness surrounding the porch. At one end of the yard stood Gary, his back to the house, turning her head she saw Jake at the other side of the yard, also standing guard. Sighing, she glanced over at Rayne. She gave her a feeble smile and mouthed 'told you so'.

Gage and Devin were over at the path to the shop with Blair, their voices low as they stood talking quietly. They had been waiting here before Cooper had driven like a madman to get them home. Kelsey didn't know what had happened to the man they'd left at the quarry, but as the men seemed to be taking turns going over to the shop and coming back, she thought the man still lived.

Gage hadn't gone to the shop, he hadn't left her sight since they'd returned. While she'd showered, he'd stood outside the door asking her every thirty seconds if she was alright. Any other time she would have been annoyed by his constant concern, but in this case, she was just happy to be home and that he was here.

Rayne hadn't been given much more freedom, she noticed. Devin had only left for a few short minutes and gone over to the shop, then he'd returned in a worse mood. Kelsey sat back and observed them together, it caused an ache in her chest to see the love they had for each other.

Her legs felt achy again, so she got up and moved around on the porch to stretch them. She hadn't gotten more than three steps when Gage's head snapped around as he zeroed in on her. He continued to listen to what Blair was saying, but his eyes stalked her every movement.

"He's going to be like that for a while." Rayne told her softly. "The only reason Devin hasn't dragged me off somewhere is because we're already mated."

Leaning back against the rail, she crossed her arms and looked at Rayne. "I don't think Gage would try that with me."

Rayne smiled at her. A tingle under her skin sent a shiver down her spine.

"Don't be so sure about that, honey," Gage's voice rumbled behind her.

Startled, she turned to see him standing on the other side of the railing, looking at her, his eyes darting all over her body before coming back to her face.

"Are you all right?" The concern in his eyes was so genuine; all she could manage was a brief nod.

She leaned over the railing and looked down at him. "You guys have that man over at the shop." It wasn't a question, because she already knew the answer. "Why did he take us?"

His eyes left hers briefly as he glanced down at the ground, sighing, they met hers again. "I didn't ask." Reaching out her caressed her cheek with his knuckles. "I didn't even get in to see him."

Inhaling, she felt peace with the contact. "Why?"

Dropping his hand, he crossed his arms. "Coop and Jake stopped me."

She gave him a puzzled look.

"We need him alive to get information. They wouldn't let Devin in either." He spoke in a tone she had never heard before and it sent a shiver down her spine.

Rayne made a startled noise from behind her, Kelsey looked to see where she was looking. There were headlights coming up the driveway. Someone was here. Gage leapt over the railing and stood in front of her and Rayne. Devin appeared, placing himself between Rayne and the driveway.

A low rumble emitted from Gage and Kelsey's whole body responded. Moving closer, she touched his back tentatively and leaned into his warmth. Reaching around, he wrapped an arm around her while he stood rigid and waiting.