Free Wolf Creek Alpha (Texas Pack 1) by Jo Ellen Page B

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    Ian came in and flopped down across from them.  He stretched out his long legs and leaned back with his arms crossed behind his head.
    “Robert hasn’t shown yet.  We’ve been patrolling all the way to the edge of our property.  No trespassers.  No one has seen or scented anything out of the ordinary. ”
    “Can you smell fairies?” Lisa asked, mystified. 
    Both men burst out laughing.  Lisa crossed her arms, glaring at them.
    “I’m sorry, ” Rafe said between snorts.  “ It was the way you phrased it.  We would notice a scent that wasn’t pack.  But no, they don’t have their own special scent.”
    Ian was still laughing.  “He’s wrong, faeries smell like a rose garden.”
    Just then, the front doors opened and Rob ert walked in ; f ollowed by two of his warriors.
    “ I heard that.  W e’re going to have to kick your ass, laddie , for lying to the pretty lady,” Robert said, noticing Lisa sitting there.   
        Lisa sat there, simply s t aring.  Oh , my God, three gorgeous men wearing kil ts.  S he touched her mouth, checking for drool.  She heard Rafe growl bedside her.  S he glanced at him and shrugged her shoulders. 
    “What?  I’ve never seen a fairy before,” she said innocently.
    Rafe stood and introduced Robert.  As Robert told them the men’s names, each nodded their head.
    Before they could report their findings, Liz walked in , saying dinner was ready.  She greeted all the warriors and said there was plenty for everyone. 
    Liz was used to feeding large groups of people.  As Colin and Stephanie returned with the girls, everyone went into the dining ro om.  They had a long, bench - like table set up so that they could all eat together.  Colin went to set up the high chair for Amy while Sar ah ran to Mack with her arms up.
    Mack picked her up, giving her a hug.  He had just come in through the kitchen, helping Liz put dishes on the table.
        He immediately zeroed in on Lisa.  Walking over, he moved Amy around to his back, making sure her arms were secure around his neck.   Her little feet were all you could see, as he was so broad.   With one hand behind his back, he held her bottom firmly so she wouldn’t fall.  
    “You must be Lisa.  Welcome to the family.  I’m this pup’s dad, Mack,” he said as he hugged her with one arm.
    Lisa stuttered, not expecting to be considered as family.  Knowing it would be rude to argue in front of everyone, she meekly hugged him back.
    “Thank you, nice to meet you.”
    Anna was already seated, quietly staring at the warriors.  She seemed somewhat intimidated by them.   She noticed Robert staring at her and knew her secret would soon be out.
    After everyone settled in, Devlin came in and sat on the other side of Lisa.
    “I knew you wouldn’t miss a meal,” said Mack. 
    “Not when Mom’s cooking,” he grinned.  
    Dishes were passed around, with Rafe making sure that Lisa had plenty on her plate.  There was no way she could eat all this food.  She nibbled quietly as conversation flowed around her.  No one was asking questions of Robert.  She assumed the war talk would come after dinner. 
    Rafe glanced at her plate and frowned. “You’re not eating much.  Aren’t you hungry ?”
    “I’m half your size, Rafe.  I simply cannot eat this much food.”
    “Don’t worry, it won’t go to waste.  I’ll help you finish,” said Devlin, getting closer to her.
    Rafe reached behind Lisa and popped Devlin on the back of his head.  Grinning, he moved a couple inches back to his spot.
    “Why do I get the feeling you’re an instigator?”  Lisa asked.
    With a modest look, Devlin replied, “Who me?”
    With everyone finished, the warriors left to speak in the great room.  The brothers started to take plates to the kitchen when Liz sto pped them.  She knew they wouldn’ t begin without her sons.  Appreciating the gesture, she told them to go, and they would handle the cleanup .  Stephanie led the