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Marcus himself felt responsible for the young man they’d brought here. Thankfully, the Harts extended an invitation for Marcus and Sebastian to stay at the compound for as long as they needed.
    A week after their arrival at the compound, Paulie led him and Sebastian to see Ross. This would be the first time they’d seen the boy since coming here. So far, Andrew and Paulie had been reluctant to allow visitors, but Ross showed improvement now, and they hoped to gradually introduce the young man to other people. Marcus and Sebastian were perfect for the job, since, after all, they’d saved him from the feral.

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    Ross had been moved into a room at the same level with the examination area. Since the suicide of the feral, the guard increased even more, and one couldn’t go twenty paces without running into soldiers armed to the teeth. From what he’d heard, Ross was being watched with particular diligence. For this reason, it surprised Marcus greatly to see the entire corridor that led to Ross’s room empty of guards.
    Paulie immediately panicked and ran forward. Sebastian hastened after him. For about half a second, Marcus considered going to get reinforcements, but decided against it. His instincts told him it would be better to deal with this themselves. He followed after his mates and found them standing in the open doorway of the room. Paulie’s face was very red, and he looked everywhere else but at the two men standing half naked in front of them. Marcus just smiled in amusement. Now, the absence of the guards made perfect sense.
    Clay Hart, the youngest son of their hosts, glowered at them.
    “What? Can’t you tell you’re intruding on a private moment?”
    Ross hid behind Clay, apparently in shy mode. At last, Paulie found his voice. “Clay, it’s nice to see you. I thought you were visiting the Magistrate.”
    Clay didn’t look at all pleased by the comment. “I came back a little while ago.”
    Marcus arched a brow. He’d heard rumors over a supposed liaison between Clay and the Magistrate’s right hand man, Klaus. Judging by Clay’s ill mood, he’d guess that relationship was going nowhere, fast.
    Ross’s appearance would cause even more difficulties, but it didn’t concern Marcus, or his mates.
    Obviously of the same mind, Paulie entered the room, now in full doctor mode. “Welcome back, then. I’m afraid Ross is still in a delicate condition, so I’m going to have to ask you to leave.”
    Clay’s expression turned alarmed. “Delicate condition? What? I didn’t hear anything about that.”

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    “Did you even take the time to ask him his name?” Sebastian grumbled.
    As amusing as the entire situation seemed, Sebastian had a point.
    Ross couldn’t be trusted to make any important decisions. True enough, a mating could heal his emotional instability, but at the same time, it could create further complications. Clay needed to tread lightly here, even more than Marcus and Sebastian.
    “You must know he was bitten by a feral,” Paulie answered. The blood drained out of Clay’s face. Apparently, he hadn’t known.
    Marcus guessed Clay might have been overwhelmed by the moment and missed the scent of the virus on Ross. Clay was, after all, very young by spirit wolf standards, just barely initiated in their pack life some ten years back. It wouldn’t be surprising for him to miss something like this.
    Clay backed off from Ross, having probably grasped the seriousness of the situation. Ross reached out for him. “No!” he said.
    “Don’t go. These people are crazy. They’re holding me captive, doing strange things to me. You have to help me. Please, I’ll do anything you want.”
    Clay looked like he’d been slapped. Paulie’s authoritative voice broke the awkward silence. “Don’t say such things, Ross. I’ve told you many times we just want to help. Clay, step outside with me, please.”
    Clay obeyed silently, and Sebastian followed