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got in the second vehicle as Kurt and Thomas got into the first. As the car sped off, Fredi found herself sitting in the back seat between Marshall and Bane who were turned and staring holes through each other.
    "Ooookay, well," Fredi stammered and the two men shifted their attention to her. "How long until we reach the compound?"
    "We will be there in fifteen minutes,” Bane responded. “So, how was the flight, sweet thing?”
    “ It was fine, asshole,” Marshall growled and Bane laughed and slapped his thigh.
    "It seems we have a few things to discuss when we arrive. Is there a place we can go for privacy?” Fredi said slowly.
    "Yes, we are going straight to your villa. It has been prepared for your arrival,” Bane stated matter-of-factly, ignored Marshall, and took Fredi’s hand.
    Fredi rolled her eyes, pulled her hand back, and set it on her lap. “Watch it, fang boy, you saw how I can defend myself.”
    Bane laughed and clutched his hand to his heart and said, “I am crushed.”
    “ I can make that a reality,” Marshall barked and glowered at Bane.
    “ To your corners,” Fredi said and held up her hand. “Too small of a space for us to be having this discussion.”
    Fredi felt like she was watching a tennis match, back and forth between the two men. They stared, growled, and flipped each other off several time before they actually began to get close to the compound. Oddly, sitting between the two of them she felt safe and comforted.
    The rest of the ride was done in silence as both men scanned the area, neither obviously one for small talk. When the car pulled up to a set of large gates, the guards waved them through and they proceeded down a long driveway. They circled around a large mansion-style home that reminded Fredi of a southern plantation home.
    The cars came to halt in front of a cozy looking cottage and Bane and Marshall opened their doors and scanned the area. Marshall reached in and grabbed Fredi's hand to help her out on his side of the car as it was closest to the cottage. Since it was night, it was difficult for most to see the surrounding area; however, wolves had keen eyesight in the dark and she could see the land was vast. Several buildings dotted the area but were laid out in the land as if they had been landscaped in and not just thrown in there.
    They entered the small home with Bane in the lead since he had the key. He opened the door and stepped through and then to the side, allowing Fredi and Marshall to enter as well. Kurt and Thomas came in, began to go through each room, checking the security of each, then came back into the main living area, and nodded to Marshall. Bane informed them that they had an apartment above the garage next to the villa. Marshall told them to go unpack while the three of them talked. Kurt and Thomas nodded and left.
    Bane closed the door behind them and turned to Marshall. "Well then, would anyone like a drink? I know I would.” He proceeded over to the little bar area in the living room. “My nose is a little fucked up, it will be morning until it heals.”
    “ Oh please, you big baby,” Fredi said and looked around.
    “ Tour then,” Bane said and held out his hand.
    She loved the living area, the colors a deep golden brown, which had a sheen to it. The sofas looked bronze, and it held throw pillows in a gorgeous silver color—it reminded her of Bane’s eyes. The floor was an amazing light-brown tile, she would never have thought to have in a living area, however with the huge rugs that matched the silver color, it made the place seem warm. The living room held a huge fireplace she imagined sitting in front of and reading.
    Bane showed them to the dining area, where the floor was the only thing that remained the same. The wood, a dark cherry oak, held a table built for a huge family. She counted fourteen chairs and smiled at the bowl of fresh fruit that was in the middle of the table.
    There was a library, and sitting room and another living