Hot and Badgered (Honey Badger Chronicles, #1)

by Shelly Laurenston

The wolf and the badger eyed each other, both appearing impressed by the other’s knife skill while each was ready to kill at a moment’s notice. Charlie said, “Step back, Max.” Max looked at her over her shoulder. “Now,” Charlie pushed. Then she jerked her head toward the Dunn brothers. “Wait,” Berg said before Max could move. “You’re worried about me?” “I can’t fight them and look out for you, too. Or your brother.” The two bears glanced at each other and back at Charlie. “You’re kidding, right?” Dag asked. “No. You two are used to military rules of engagement. We’re MacKilligans. The only rule for us is to leave no witnesses.” Charlie moved her attention to the She-wolf. “We’ll go with you,” she said, shrugging. “It’s just as easy to leave no witnesses there as here.” With Max’s blade still pressed against her jugular, the wolf’s eyes narrowed on Charlie.

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