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tangle, he put his hands down. “He’s Rhys’ mate. You realize that, don’t you?”
    Jake had decided the same thing, although Rhys hadn’t said so.
    “Sterling is too young for a relationship, he’s just a—”

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    Whoa. Remi didn’t honestly think… “Remi… Rhys is a lot of things, but he’s not some sicko pedophile. With Rhys, Sterling is completely safe…from everyone.”
    Remi sighed but he nodded. “I just worry about him. How long do you think it will take Rhys to get that diary to the FBI?”
    “He and Sterling are going tonight. He said he’d call when he had it in the hands of the authorities.” Jake heaved himself up and snagged his mate’s hand. “Come on, we need a shower. You’re covered in dirt.” And Jake didn’t want to think about why Remi was filthy. That wreck was going to haunt him for weeks to come. He pulled Remi toward the master bathroom and started undressing him.
    Remi just stood there, still thinking things through, Jake supposed.
    “You want to drive my bike or the Tahoe until we get you another vehicle?”
    “Huh?” Looking down at Jake, Remi stepped out of his jock and pants. “Jake, I can’t afford another vehicle right now. You said you thought Gadget might be able to fix it.”
    If anyone could fix it, it would be Gadget. He’d gone to pick it up, but Jake hadn’t heard anything back from him, not that he expected to tonight.
    Standing, Jake turned on the shower to let the water heat up. After getting them both towels, he shucked his own pants. He’d taken the rest of his clothes off in the bedroom while listening to Remi fret about every little thing. “You’re getting awfully lippy lately.”
    He swatted Remi on the bare ass. “Get in the shower.”
    Chuckling, Remi climbed into the shower and held the glass door open for Jake.
    “I’ve got a lot on my mind.”
    “Don’t we all?” Jake shut the door, hauled Remi under the spray and kissed him.
    “Trust me. Everything is going to be okay. Rhys will get the book to the FBI and get them to re-examine the case. Dirk will go to jail. In the meantime, Rhys will keep Sterling hidden and safe.”
    “He’s mad at me, Jake.” Remi’s shoulders hunched. “He was really pissed about me not telling him about wolves.”
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    “He’ll get over it.” Catching Remi’s chin, Jake made him look up. “The important thing is that he’s alive and now he’s gonna be damn hard to kill.” He caressed Remi’s cheek with his thumb, staring into his pale green eyes.
    Remi melted and nuzzled like he always did.
    Brushing his lips across Remi’s, Jake pulled him close and rested their foreheads together. “You scared me tonight. I thought I might have lost you.”
    “I’m sorry.” Remi caught Jake’s lips with his teeth and wrapped his arms around Jake’s waist. His cock began to harden against Jake’s hip, and the smell of arousal filled the shower.
    Jake rubbed his body back and forth, touching Remi’s, enjoying the feel of the hard warmth on his own. He loved the way Remi felt and how Remi responded so quickly to his touch. His prick was rapidly approaching hard. “No more pulling away. I’m not letting you go. Whatever comes, we’ll get through it together.”
    Snaking a hand down to capture Jake’s erection, Remi tilted his head and offered his throat. “No more, I promise.”
    Jake growled, spun Remi around and put his back toward the spray. “Put your hands around the showerhead, pup, and don’t move them.”
    “Yes, sir.” Remi’s gaze skimmed over his body. When it got to Jake’s cock, he licked his lips.
    Good God, he’d missed that eagerness. Groaning, Jake grabbed the mesh sponge and shower gel off the shelf to Remi’s right. He soaped the sponge and let his gaze linger over his mate.
    Remi swallowed hard and his belly contracted. Was that a small shiver?
    Working up the suds, Jake put the bottle back and started on Remi’s arms. He took his time running the sponge over the planes of Remi’s firm chest and shoulders. When he got to the cobbled stomach, he couldn’t help but play a little and follow the intriguing ripples of Remi’s abs. Slipping further, he grazed Remi’s cock with the sponge.
    Remi moaned and went on his tiptoes, arching his hips toward Jake, but he didn’t drop his hands.

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    Good. Jake decided to reward him for it.