Tempting the Wolf

By Lia Davis

Tao Pack Tracker, Alanna Kemp possesses the rare gift of mind control. She allows nothing to stand in her way of keeping the existence of shifters a secret from humans—until she meets a sexy human doctor who stirs emotions long buried and puts her Wolf on a lethal edge.

Bastian Storm wants to start a new life in a new place where no one knows about his failures as a doctor. But when his past catches up to him, threatening the life of an innocent, he must place his trust in the hands of a woman with a deadly secret in order to save more lives than his own.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Decadent Publishing
• Release date: Apr 2, 2015
• ISBN: 9781613338049

Lia Davis

"Lia Davis is the USA Today bestselling author of more than forty books, including her fan favorite Ashwood Falls Series. A lifelong fan of magic, mystery, romance and adventure, Lia's novels feature compassionate alpha heroes and strong leading ladies, plenty of heat, and happily-ever-afters. Lia makes her home in Northeast Florida where she battles hurricanes and humidity like one of her heroines.When she's not writing, she loves to spend time with her family, travel, read, enjoy nature, and spoil her kitties. "

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Tempting the Wolf

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Copyright © 2015 by Lia Davis

ISBN: 978-1-61333-804-9

Cover art by Fiona Jayde

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Chapter One

The calm before all hell breaks loose. The halls of the Rapid City Regional Hospital ER were empty and too quiet. The tension in the still air put Bastian on edge. A whisper of unease teased his senses as he stopped in front of the nurses’ station. The sense that the hushed, clean ER was about to change washed over him.

You’re being paranoid, Bas.

His grandmother had always said he possessed an open soul. Whatever the hell that meant. Sure he had an empathic sense, but he cared for others. It made him a great doctor. She hadn’t been the most stable person, but Bastian loved her anyway.

When he met the serious gaze of the RN on the other side of the counter, his earlier awareness was confirmed. Anger, sadness, and anxiety drifted from the nurse as she hung up the phone and hurried around the counter wall. Rescue is bringing in a sixteen-year-old male with a GSW to the abdomen.

Gunshot wound.

Heart hammering, Bastian quickened his steps as he followed two other nurses as they darted into the closest room, preparing it for the teen. He washed up and had one glove on when the EMTs wheeled a gurney with the victim into the room. Blood soaked his blue T-shirt and the sheets covering him.

Instinct and years of medical training kicked in. Bastian rushed to the boy’s side, checking vitals as the paramedics briefed him. Gunshot wound to the abdomen. Blood pressure is one twenty-five over ninety and pulse is one hundred, five beats per minute, but he’s been unconscious the whole trip over.

Giving a short nod, Bastian gripped one side of the sheet the kid lay on and helped the EMT lift him to the bed. One nurse drew blood while another cut the teen’s shirt open. Bastian cursed at the sight of the angry, bloody bullet hole. The entry wound was smaller than he expected, as if the boy had started to heal. The long hours had finally caught up with him because people didn’t heal that fast. Prep him for surgery, now.

A moment later, a dark-haired woman stormed into the room. The door slammed against the wall as she headed straight for their trauma bay. Her bright blue glare fixed on the boy, and her lips were set in a thin line.

Annoyed, Bastian stepped in front of her. Miss, you can’t be in here until I remove the bullet from his stomach.

She faced him and narrowed her eyes. He swore he saw a slight color shift before she glanced away. He’s my son, and he can’t be here.

Forcing himself to calm down, he held her narrowed-eyed glare. I’m afraid your son may need surgery.

He can’t stay here, she repeated, shaking her head and darting her gaze to the door.

Your son has been shot. He kept his tone low. I can have a nurse show you to the waiting area.

The muscles in her temples flexed as if she clenched her jaw. She glanced around, fixing a stare on the few people within listening distance, then returned her gaze on him. The blue in her gaze brightened slightly, confirming his earlier thought of seeing them change. What the hell? The double doors to the ER opened, drawing his attention to a large man stalking down the hall, ignoring the staff as they tried to stop him. When the kid’s mother turned to glare at the newcomer, Bastian swore her pupils reflected the lights.

The man had dark brown hair, a shade lighter than the woman’s, and he stood at least three inches taller than Bastian. His navy-blue eyes narrowed on Bastian as he spoke to the woman. Alanna, grab the kid and let’s go.

I ran into a situation. She spoke through her teeth as she locked gazes with Bastian.

The man leaned in and whispered something into her ear. She shook her head. Can’t.

Damn it, Alanna. I’m going to get Cody.

When he stepped around her, she blocked him and placed a hand on his chest. Go wait for me in the truck.

They stared at each other for several long moments, and Bastian wondered what the deal was with the two of them. He shook his head. Not my business. Look. Both of you can have a seat in the waiting room. I’ll come out as soon as I have word on your son’s condition.

The man glanced from him to Alanna and smirked. I’ll be out in the truck. You two have fun.

Cody comes with us. You will allow me to take him and won’t remember we were here.

Enough with the shit already. He stepped into her space to stand almost nose-to-nose with her. This is my ER tonight and my rules. I will operate on the kid and will not allow him to die on my watch. Are we clear?

One side of her