Three years ago, Lyle made a mistake that cost him his freedom, and almost his life. Now, sick to death of watching his father love the man that Lyle wanted, Lyle accepts an offer to leave Wolf, WY, behind and see what life in Washington, DC,. can do for him instead.<br><br>When Lyle comes across a seductive, attractive stranger with a fascinating yet terrifying view of humanity, he's more than intrigued. It doesn't take Lyle long to realize that Arius isn't just playing games, though, and when Lyle runs across a secret in Arius' lair he has no choice but to flee, even knowing his actions will enrage Arius.<br><br>On the run, with only a psychic's second sight and his own instinct to help him, Lyle has nowhere to go but home. The only question is, will they have him when he shows up.

Wolf, en Garde

“I know that Mary can be a little strange,” Henry said quietly. “But she means well.”


“No,” Lyle spat a dry chuckle. “No, she doesn’t. What she means to do is get her own way, and she doesn’t care who she hurts in the process. She’ll try and make me stay. And between you and me, I think she’ll, well…” He cast another glance at Rafe and was caught by the look he saw there: calm, serene patience, and if Lyle could trust his instincts, even a tiny bit of reverence. Odd. But nice…it was especially nice on such an attractive man.


Rafe’s composure was contagious. “Let’s just say I think she could find a way to make me stay.” He lifted his chin and firmed his jaw. “You’re just going to have to trust me on this one.”


“Lyle.” Henry stepped forward. He put out one hand. “No one here will make you do anything you don’t want to.”


Chapter 57