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werewolf. She is only using him to get information.”
    "Information about what?"
    "She did not confide in me." She was speaking with a little more volume and emotion than the fae usually used, making Aedus frown at her and say, “Your father and Lady Tereza have approved this endeavor. You should respect their decision.”
    “Then let me go with their shifter team. They won’t be able to find her, and if the impossible happens, she won’t be pleased when they do.” She'd indicated Garrett and me with a derisive sweep of her hand.
    Lord Caelen spoke softly but sternly. “Your presence will defeat the purpose of hiring Garrett’s team. His shifters will blend in, you will not.  Brina has a special ability to camouflage herself completely. She can hide, even from her father’s acute senses. I have complete trust in any team tha t Garrett has put together. I will speak to you privately, Kaera." She nodded toward him, but then slumped against the wall, looking worried about her sister and frustrated at being denied a chance to join the search for her.
    Garrett squeezed my hand. “Give us all the information you have and we’ll do whatever we can to find her.”
    “Thank you both . Liam has suggested that we keep a close eye on Kennet, so don’t worry about the fool.” He smiled at me as I tried to stifle a yawn. “We should be going.” When Caelen stood, we all stood, and I was surprised when he took my hand in his. “Jacqueline, tonight has been most entertaining and enlightening. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow.”
    “Thank you , Lord Caelen.” A touch of humor glinting in his rich purple eyes. I couldn’t help but smile back at him, feeling one hundred times more relaxed than I had when I first met him that evening. As intimidating as this powerful fae lord could be, he’d treated me with respect and courtesy and I was grateful. He nodded and left as did Aedus with Kaera trailing behind them.
    Liam took a moment to speak quietly to Garrett then ca me to me. His lovely violet gaze locked with mine as he lifted my hand to rest it over his heart. I felt its steady beat beneath his blue tunic. “Thank you Jackie.” He closed the door behind him.
    “So what was that about?” Garrett was taking off his suit jacket and loosening his tie.
    “He just appreciated what I said to them about why he gave me the blade.” I kicked off my heels.
    “Or what you didn’t say.” We stared at each other for a moment. Liam was dear to both of us.
    I changed the subject. “The meeting went well I guess, but I’m exhausted.”
    “Since there’s no true sunlight here, I don’t have to rest in the day. I can just sleep when you do.”
    “That’s a nice change." I turned my back to him.” Unzip me?”
    He whispered behind me,  “I’ve been waiting to hear those words all evening.” I laughed as he nuzzled my neck and slowly brought my zipper all the way down , then helped me step out of the dress.
    I turned back to him and ran my hand down his muscular chest to his flat stomach, coming to rest on a shirt button near his waist.  “Do you need help unbuttoning your shirt?” My lighthearted offer led to other playful and loving moments and then eventually, to sleep.
     
    Chapter Four
    The next evening was the Solstice Celebration , so we’d invited Liam to our room that afternoon and asked him what we should expect to see. Garrett and I were on the couch and Liam sat in the comfortable arm chair across from us, dressed in his usual tunic and dark pants, smiling mischievously at both of us. It always amazed me that my 1500 year old friend still looked to be no more than twenty, with his golden blonde hair gleaming and hanging down around his shoulders and his violet eyes sparkling with excitement as he described the evening’s events.
    And yes, I did think of him as a friend and not only my teacher or the friend of my mate. When he'd offered me his blade before the duel, he'd saved my life and