When Lia disconnected the call, she gave Riley's phone back to him.

"See? You don't have to worry about me while you're gone. I'll be in good company."

"Just tell him he'd better make sure nothing happens to you. There's a rapist out there."

She giggled. "Riley, I don't think even the most insane rapist wants to take on two wolves, do you?"

He stroked her cheek with his fingertips. "I'm just sayin'." He reached into the cupboard and took out two travel ...