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copied him, but didn’t see anything unusual. “Come on, let’s get a move on.” His tone was slightly abrasive. They put the bags in the backseat and Zane climbed into the driver’s seat, his ill ease obviously not subsiding.
    As they made their way out of the city and onto unlit country roads—Zane wanted to stay off the main highways, relying on tree cover to aid their getaway—Larissa started to realize how much more she could see out of her window. Her vision was clear and precise, and she could see the movements of every animal next to the roadside, their eyes glinting as brightly as the large reflective road signs they passed.
    “This is amazing!” she said, more to herself than Zane.
    He placed his hand on her leg and rubbed gently. “I know. There’s a lot to get used to, but the eyesight is a major one, especially at night. It makes it much harder for anyone to sneak up on you.”
    “Does that kind of thing happen often?”
    “Not really. There are some who have a superiority complex, but they’re often newbies who learn quickly.” He chuckled, but didn’t elaborate.
    “What are you thinking?”
    “Oh, just remembering some shifter, a wolfhound, I think. He tried to take on Sarah. Idiot boy had scratches up and down his sorry body. I think she even broke one of his front paws.” The sound of his laugh reverberated throughout the car. “That hand would have been out of commission for a while. She’s fast and feisty... and a good friend.” He moved his eyes briefly to Larissa’s, and then returned his gaze to the road.
    “Yes, a very good friend. She sent me to you, even if I did have to go to some lame-ass convention to get you!”
    “Hey, don’t be disrespecting my fans! Anyway, have you even seen the show?”
    “No,” she admitted rather sheepishly.
    “Most of the people that go to those conventions—my fans— are nice ordinary people that need a bit of an outlet. If dressing up in funny clothes and getting an autograph and photo works for them, who are you to judge?” Zane’s plea had been heartfelt and it made her feel slightly ashamed. His tone became teasing. “Anyway, you have to get used to those lovely folks, seeing as I’m not planning on letting you out of my sight too often. Not to mention, they are making me a truckload of money, so I better be nice, and keep this show on the air a while longer.” He laughed again as Larissa playfully slapped his arm. She thought she could easily get used to a few fans, if it meant being with him.

C HAPTER N INE
    “Hey, can you pull over soon? I need to stretch my legs.” Larissa stretched her arms out in front of her, and rotated her neck to ease some of the stiffness setting in.
    “Whatever you want, beautiful.”
    They found a secluded rest area, bordered by trees, along the roadside. Someone had smashed the single streetlight meant to illuminate the area, but Larissa’s improved eyesight had no problems with the gloom. Zane leaned, half seated, on the top of a wooden picnic table, watching her try out her enhanced skills. He smiled when her head whipped from side to side as animals scurried from the corners of her eyes. He chuckled at the delight she showed with her immense speed as she sprinted up and down the side road. Larissa jogged toward Zane when her improved hearing caught his quiet amusement.
    “Do I look silly?” She crinkled her nose in mild embarrassment.
    “No, you just remind me of me.”
    Larissa reached up and put her arms around his neck as he wrapped his arms around her body and lifted her for a kiss. She breathed in his scent— earthy, manly, yet a hint of sweetness. This time she recognized the sweet aroma; honeysuckle, just like she used to smell wafting into the caravan on warm summer evenings. Whilst smiling to herself about how well that fit him, she was struck at how comfortable she was dangling in his arms.
    Larissa lifted her legs effortlessly to wrap them around his waist. Zane lowered his hands