“Do you know what you’re doing there?” Merrick sidled up beside her, and she quickly closed her gaping mouth. Lessia drew a breath, trying to calm her racing heart. “Dancing?” “That wasn’t just dancing.” Merrick rubbed his neck. She glared at him. “I am just trying to gain his trust.” “Don’t forget I can smell you, Lessia. And I know very well what that scent is.” Merrick’s teeth snapped together before he started off in the direction where Loche had vanished.