"I'm prepared to go to the council and tell them what I overheard Cole saying," offered Martinez.
Dominic shook his head. "I'd much rather you didn't."
"Why?"
Smirks that were identical to Dominic's surfaced on the face of each of his pack. It was Talon who explained. "We deal with things our own way." Nothing more needed to be said for anybody to understand.
"If what you say about being concerned for Natalie's welfare is true, then I thank you for coming."
Understanding they had been effectively dismissed, the wolves all as one turned and made their way back to their vehicles – except for one female who began to slowly and cautiously approach Dominic.
"Who's that?" asked Natalie in a whisper.
He sighed. "Vivienne. Summer's mom."
"Oh." Well, that would certainly explain the motherly behavior. "I'll give you two a few minutes alone."
