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She didn’t even think about resisting…
When their mouths met, the whole idea of conducting research on her own to avoid him flew from her mind, even as she pulled him even closer.
His hardness against her was irresistible. “Owen,” she whispered against his mouth.
“Good thing we’re in your bedroom,” he said hoarsely. “Or was this why you came in here?”
Despite herself, she laughed a little without pulling back very far. “Believe me, I came in here to avoid this.”
“Nope, I don’t believe you.” He softened his words by deepening the kiss.
Selena moaned against him, even as her most sensitive body parts warmed and tingled in anticipation.
But though she still reveled in her memories of the last time despite recognizing what a bad idea it had been, having sex with Owen again would be an even worse idea…and it was absolutely foolish to even contemplate it here.
LINDA O. JOHNSTON loves to write. While honing her writing skills, she worked in advertising and public relations, then became a lawyer…and enjoyed writing contracts. Linda’s first published fiction appeared in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine and won a Robert L. Fish Memorial Award for Best First Mystery Short Story of the Year. Linda now spends most of her time creating memorable tales of paranormal romance, romantic suspense and mystery. Visit www.lindaojohnston.com.
Canadian Wolf
Linda O. Johnston
My special thanks to my wonderful agent Paige Wheeler of Creative Media Agency, and to my delightful Harlequin editor, Allison Lyons, who have been so fantastic in helping to keep the stories of Alpha Force an ongoing miniseries.
Thanks, too, to writers Leslie Knowles and Ann Finnin, who read my manuscript and gave me some great revision ideas.
And as always, thanks to my amazing husband, Fred, whom I always acknowledge in each of my books because he inspires me.
Like my other Alpha Force Nocturne™ books, Canadian Wolf is dedicated to shape-shifters and the readers who love them.
Contents
“I’m still so jazzed!” said Lieutenant Rainey Jessop, clasping her hands under her chin. “Working with Mounties. This’ll be so much fun!”
Lieutenant Selena Jennay sent a wry smile toward her aide. Rainey had been excited from the moment the two of them had first been given this assignment—yesterday. As for herself, she was skeptical. She’d reserve judgment until she better understood the players in this
