Willow POV I hadn't seen Damian for a few days, though I knew he was still around. Their bus was parked at the edge of town in one of Mr. Spence's empty lots, and two days ago I'd heard Gillian from the bed-and-breakfast telling Sally about "those handsome men who brought in that poor dog." His silent protection was actually more comforting than I wanted to admit. And while a part of me wanted to see him, I knew the distance between us was better for me. Our bond grew stronger and harder to resist every time we were near each other. I was organizing the day's appointment paperwork when the bell above the door rang. I glanced up to see Caine and groaned. "Seriously? Not you again?" He grinned, then stepped aside so I could see the person behind him. This wolf was tall and lean with

