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  Nick shook his head. "No. These Hunters were far more dangerous than the average ones. If any others show up I'm sure we'll have an easier time dealing with them." He smiled and wrapped his arm around her waist to press her against himself. "And in that time I will make sure you are ready for them with vigorous training."

  Lenore snorted. "You mean vigorous training in bed?" she teased.

  Nick chuckled. "It does stretch all the muscles," he pointed out.

  "Uh-huh. How about we stretch your foot muscle and take ourselves to the police station? I'm sure Stan's standing outside with his foot tapping against the sidewalk," she replied.

  In a few minutes, and with Lenore's instructions, they made their way to the police station. Stan was in the exact posture Lenore described with the added outrage of his arms across over his chest.

  "Couldn't you two have waited until we dropped these guys off to some fun?" Stan scolded them.

  Lenore rolled her eyes. "We didn't use the van like that," she protested.

  Nick walked over to the pickup bed and saw the two men still neatly tied atop the tarp. "Let us hurry these two inside," he instructed them.

  Becky peeked out the window of the truck cab. "Did you guys need any help?" she wondered. Nick took hold of the ropes and dragged both men out of the bed. "Or not," she added.

  "Just stay in there, Becky. We'll get you home in a few minutes," Lenore promised as she followed the men inside.

  The group surprised the two officers in the office by dragging in the two bound men. The officer on duty at the desk and his partner behind him at another desk stood and gawked at the captives.

  "What's going on, Stan? Get into another bar brawl?" the officer at the desk asked his acquaintance.

  "I wish. These two crazies tried to kill Mr. Connor here, Brian, and kidnapped Becky Stout," Stan explained. "They've been babbling something about him being a werewolf." Their captives sullenly glared at the officers, but didn't raise any objections in their defense.

  The officer snorted. "Werewolves? Somebody actually believes in that crap?" he wondered.

  "These two believe it enough to stalk Connor by hacking into the security systems of the town," Stan told him.

  Officer Brian's eyes widened. "Really? These are the guys?"

  "Yep, and we'd be glad if you could find them an uncomfortable spot in your cell until later today when we press charges," Stan requested.

  "And you said they kidnapped Becky Stout?" Officer Brian questioned them.

  "Yeah. She's outside in my truck if you want to talk to her," Stan offered.

  The officer furrowed his brow. "We'll need a statement from her before you leave, but do you have any proof to these other allegations?" he wondered.

  Stan tossed the officer a gun used by one of the Hunters. "That has silver bullets inside."

  "And there is a van outside owned by these men and with recordings taken from the security cameras," Nick added.

  "And you're willing to swear to this?" Officer Brian asked them.

  "In court if we have to, but don't ask me to wear a suit," Stan replied.

  Officer Brian jerked his head backward over his shoulder. "All right, lead them back here and we'll get through this."

  The formalities of arresting someone were handled, the other officer took Becky's statement, and the group was asked to return the next day after they had a look at the contents of the van.

  "Now don't be skipping out or anything," Officer Brian ordered them as the four of them climbed into Stan's vehicle.

  Stan snorted. "And let you get away with owing me forty bucks for that last night of poker? No way." Stan started the truck and drove down the road. The first stop was Lenore's place. Becky would be staying over for the night.

  The former captive shook her head. "This has been one wild night. I can't believe those crazies thought you were a werewolf," she commented to Nick.

  Nick smiled. "I'm sure the men will receive the proper care after their trials," he replied.

  "And to grab me straight out of the back room in the store? That guy must have been really desperate," Becky added.

  "I'm really sorry I dragged you into this," Lenore apologized.

  Becky shook her head. "It's not your fault those guys need a brain transplant. Besides, I'm okay. Just some rubbing on my arms from those ropes," her friend argued.

  "You are very brave to brush off the experience so easily," Nick complimented her.

  Becky puffed up at the compliment. "I am, aren't I? And it was pretty exciting. Remember how a few days ago I was saying this place was boring? I guess I was wrong," she commented, addressing Lenore.

  "You couldn't have been more wrong," Lenore agreed.

  They arrived at Lenore's house, and the girls stepped out to walk to the door. Nick followed them as escort, but with an alterior motive. Lenore unlocked the house and let Becky inside, but Nick gently grabbed her wrist and pulled her toward him.

  "I also must apologize for dragging you into this world," he whispered to her.

  Lenore rolled her eyes. "We've already been through this. Apology accepted and all that," she replied.

  "I feel as though I need to make amends," he insisted.

  "Then how about a nice dinner at the most expensive restaurant in town and a tub of Rocky Road ice cream?" she suggested. Nick chuckled and leaned down. He captured her lips in a searing kiss that swept down to her toes and back up to her head. She pulled away and her eyes held a dazed look. "Or you could do that," she murmured.

  "I will remember to do that when I feel the need to apologize," he promised.

  "Or any time you like," she invited. She grinned, wrapped her arms around his neck and rubbed her nose against his. "After all, we have a lot of time left together, and at least it won't be boring."

  "Yes. A lot of time and many moons," he agreed.

  "I think I'm going to enjoy this whole werewolf life," Lenore laughed.

  And she did, for many, many years.

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