“Ma’am. Did you hear that? You Americans are adorable. Strip, and let’s see those mate marks. I’m going to make sure he’s drooling by the time you get to the flower mound. How do you feel about the color red? I feel like it’s going to look drop-dead gorgeous on you.” “Red is good. I like red.” “Well, then, why are you still standing there? Strip already! You’re not the first pair of t**s I’ve seen, and you won’t be the last. We’ve got no time to waste.” FIFTY-NINE Gael M arciana’s face was the picture of surprised fury. “So you’re telling me that you’ve landed on my doorstep unannounced and on the run, with the entire IGC, ODL, and every werewolf pack in Europe after you? Got any other tidbits that might be pertinent to add?” “The rumors are true,” Reed said, rapping twice on the de

