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of I-25. They arrived a few minutes later and Ian spotted Erin’s red SUV as well as Landon’s Acura. “Looks like the whole gang tagged along.” There were at least three people in the SUV and two in the car. Would Devon be thrilled by the support or overwhelmed by their concern?
    “That’s a good thing, isn’t it? If you’re going to run for the hills.”
    The problem with longtime friends was they knew exactly which buttons to push. Ian ignored Payne’s provocation and gently roused Devon. “Time to go, love. Your family’s here.”
    She pushed away from the seat and looked out the back window, her expression muddled. “My family? Where are we?”
    “Ft. Collins rest stop,” Payne told her.
    She opened the door and slid to the ground. But rather than running into her mother’s arms, as Ian had expected her to do, she waited for Landon by the tailgate. Dhane was sprawled on his side, panting, yet motionless.
    “What the hell happened to him?” Landon demanded as soon as he saw his brother.
    Ian grabbed his shirt off the backseat and pulled it on before he opened his door.
    “Dhane was captured by the same people who had me.” Devon’s tone was suspiciously calm. She didn’t look at her mother or Kyle and her movements seemed jittery. “He killed two people tonight. Has he ever killed before?”
    And she’d had a ringside seat for the event. Had she witnessed death before? Ian moved closer to the tailgate, watching her carefully. Despite her outward composure, her façade was ready to disintegrate.
    Erin stood on the other side of Landon, her gaze sharp and assessing. As usual she’d missed nothing. Is she as calm as she looks? Erin’s worried thought whispered in his mind.
    Not even close.
    Landon told us she was unharmed .
    Ian ignored the accusation that accompanied Kyle’s thought and focused on Devon. Her hands shook and her chin quivered, and still she only had eyes for Landon. “Dhane was amazing. You need to let your father know he did his pack proud.”
    “Ian said he needs energy.” Landon’s anxious gaze darted toward him before he switched back to his brother. “Wolves revert to their human form when their levels are depleted. What’s really wrong with him?”
    “He was injected with gods-know-what. Get blood samples if you can. He needs energy and he needs sex.” Ian cut through the ambiguities. This wasn’t helping anyone. “Lots and lots of sex.”
    “I’ll take care of it.” Landon pulled down the tailgate and slid Dhane across the bed of the truck. The wolf whimpered but didn’t resist. Payne stepped forward and helped Landon load Dhane into the backseat of the car.
    Ava, Kyle’s mate, stood by Erin’s SUV, obviously trying to give the family some privacy. Devon looked at her and asked, “Who is that? Why is she here?”
    That was right. Devon had been gone when Carissa and Ava came on the scene. Hearing Devon’s comment, Ava started forward but Erin immediately waved her back.
    “She’s my mate, Dev.” Kyle supplied the answer. “She’s just worried about you. We all are.”
    Erin took a cautious step toward Devon and Devon moved closer to Ian.
    “I can’t do this,” Devon whispered, her eyes wide and unblinking.
    “How about if we all meet up at your mom’s house in a few minutes?” He tried to sound encouraging without playing into her obvious panic.
    She turned and wrapped her arms around him, pressing her face against his chest. “Make them leave. Please. Just make them leave.”
    “Devon, no one is going to hurt you.” Kyle moved closer to the truck and Devon just about climbed up Ian’s body.
    Back off or she’ll bolt! She’s holding on by a thread. Ian wrapped his arms around Devon, no longer caring what any of them thought. Panic and pain radiated off her in dizzying waves. He had no idea why she’d chosen him as her protector, but he had every intention of keeping her safe. Payne, go with them. I’ll bring her home as soon as she calms