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this?”
    Abby lifted a single eyebrow as Nico placed his hands on her butt. Hands he knew she’d remove if he ever did it any other time.
    “And how about if I do this?” Nico, who’d practically been sobbing like a little girl minutes ago, leaned down and nuzzled her neck.
    This time Zane didn’t growl, he roared, an actual tiger roar. In seconds the rest of her team formed a circle surrounding them and Zane. Damn them and their need to back each other up.
    “Seven of us, one of you. What will you do, pretty kitty?” Nico taunted.
    Abby came to the end of her tether. She stepped away from Nico.
    “You are not going to ruin my friend’s party, and you sure the hell aren’t messing with a paying customer. So go back to your drinks, enjoy the night, and stop looking for fights.” She turned on her heel, taking them all in, making sure she made eye contact with all of the team. When they didn’t move, she snapped her fingers. “Move.” Like the well-oiled machine they were, each member vanished.
    “And as for you, stop threatening my people,” Abby said to Zane, who was so busy glaring daggers at Nico she was sure he’d forgotten she was still there. “Okay that’s enough.” She slapped his arm, drawing his attention.
    His frown was intimidating, but she wasn’t scared. “Stop being a freaking stalker. I’m here to have fun. I suggest you do the same. Go find some woman who’ll suck you off because you have a pretty face.” Abby didn’t wait for a reply. She spotted her cousin, Heath and their pack, and headed over to them.
    “Suck you off because you’re pretty? Did you really just say that?” Laney asked.
    “I really did.” Where the hell had that come from?
    “I want to be you when I grow up.” Clara spoke from her seat on Wall’s lap.
    “He’s still standing there undressing you with his eyes.” Laney spoke from behind the glass she held.
    “Well he can look all he wants, I’m not apologizing.” Abby just stopped herself from crossing her arms over her chest. She wasn’t convinced her boobs wouldn’t pop out of the top of the damn corset.
    “Ah, here we go. Jones is going to get him.” Laney continued her commentary. “He’s pulling Zane away, who, by the way, still looks all sorts of confused.”
    “Are you okay? Do I need to have a quiet conversation with the cat?” Heath asked. As ever, the alpha wanted to protect. Abby loved him like the big brother she was grateful she never had. She was stuck with Laney’s three older brothers, and that was more than enough torture, thank you.
    “I’m fine. He’s just bored and looking for some entertainment.” She gave him a reassuring smile.
    “I told her she should grab him with both hands for a little bow chicka wow wow ,” Laney declared. “But she won’t listen to me.”
    “I’m glad she didn’t. Our little Abby doll isn’t that type of girl. Are you, Abby?” Heath dropped an arm around Abby’s shoulders and pulled her close.
    Yes I really am. I’d jump his bones in seconds if I thought he was serious.
    “No, I’m not. But that’s okay; not everyone can be as great as you, Heath.” Abby batted her eyelashes, and Laney choked on her drink in her laughter.
    Heath kissed Abby’s forehead and walked off.
    “I missed you so much, cuz,” Laney said.
    Abby gave her a grin. Lordy , her family made her smile.

Chapter 6
    She spent her evening dancing, laughing, and watching Wall dance, or sort of dance, because she wasn’t sure jumping up and down in the same spot counted.
    “You know what I find interesting?”
    Abby turned to Karina who sat between her and Clara, her long-time best friend.
    “No, but I’m sure you’re going to share your insight,” Abby returned.
    “I find it interesting that you’ve danced with every male from the pack, even managed to drag a few of the team up, but you’ve not asked Zane to dance, not once.”
    “And you find that interesting? We need to find you a more exciting life if