Page 90 of Wolf Rising
Selena barely knew Gage but could immediately see he wasn’t thrilled at the idea. But before the Pack leader could say anything, Jayden interrupted.
“Plus, Zane could pretend to be a tourist or something,” he said. “He already has the accent.”
Gage glowered at Jayden, and Selena held her breath, wondering if a growl was on the way. But after a moment of locking eyes with her mate, the SWAT commander finally looked at Zane.
“Okay,” he said. “But there’s no way in hell you or anyone else is going without backup.”
“I’ll go,” Rachel said. “I’ve never been, but I’ve always wanted to see LA.”
“Count me in,” Diego murmured. “I got family in LA, and I know a lot of cops there.”
Gage considered that, then nodded. “Okay, that’s the plan then. Zane, you take lead. Rachel and Diego, you go in as a couple. Observe and act as his communications link to us unless he needs backup. I’d like to send Becker out there with you, but he needs his computer to be useful. Besides, he’d end up taking Jayna, which means her whole beta pack would want to go, too. That would be a catastrophe. So, any hacking you need, you’re going to have to work with him long distance.”
Zane exchanged looks with Jayden, giving him a small nod. Jayden nodded back.
The party didn’t wind down until hours later, after more food, a few games of volleyball, and some seriously delicious desserts. Selena even brought several trays of brownies, much to Cooper’s delight.
“You about ready to get out of here?” Jayden asked after Becca and Scott took off.
Selena nodded. “Yeah. Is it okay if I crash at your place again tonight?”
He chuckled. “Of course, it’s okay. I don’t know why you don’t just move in and save rent money.”
She smiled. “Is that your really romantic way of asking me to cohabitate with you?”
“That depends on your answer.” Jayden flashed her a grin. “If your answer is yes, then it’s definitely my attempt at romance. If the answer is no, then just consider it a clumsy attempt at humor.”
Selena kissed him long and slow, then grabbed his hand, pulling him toward the exit, keenly aware of all their packmates watching them. “The answer is most definitely yes.”
