Free Amber: July: Mystic Zodiac, Book 7 by Brandy Walker Page B

chomping at the bit to boss people around more.”
    “Your little brother does seem to thrive on it.”
    “I won’t need to stay here long. Once Amber agrees, I’ll move in with her.”
    “You hope,” Theo chuckled. He knew as well as Andreas did that Sirens could be stubborn when they wanted to.
    “Yes, I hope. I’ll haunt her every day until she agrees, and I can work on this new dream whispering in my ear.”
    Theo hopped up from the couch. “How about a quick run to let that wolf loose? We can get cleaned up and head back to Ecstasis D after . I’m sure you want to get front row seating to be with your mate.”
    Andreas grinned and clapped Theo on the shoulder. Theo grabbed the beer bottles and went to the kitchen while Andreas bounded up the stairs and chucked his shoes off in the room he found his stuff in. He stripped down and met Theo at the back door, not the least bit bothered by his nudity. Shifters generally didn’t have a problem with that.
    Stepping out onto the patio, a warm afternoon breeze skated across Andreas’s body. The scent of heated earth and crisp green vegetation called the wolf within. Tipping his head back and shutting his eyes, he breathed deeply allowing the wolf free.
    It pushed to the forefront and erupted from within. Bones snapped and reshaped, forcing him onto all fours. His snout burst from his face, his skull elongating, remodeling into that of a wolf. Deep brown, almost black fur sprouted from his skin, turning into a thick, shiny coat.
    When the transformation was complete, Andreas shook himself like a dog. A wisp of freedom and getting back to his true form sending a rush through his animal’s body. He thrust his nose into the air and sniffed, catching the scent of deer, rabbits, and the stream yards from the cabin. Wilderness invaded his body, and the wolf howled long and loud.
    Theo bumped into his side, snatching his attention. Andreas snapped at him, but all Theo did was yip and bound off the patio. Andreas shook his furry head and followed behind.
    They raced through the woods chasing the scent of rabbit, but didn’t have any luck catching them. A few minutes of jumping in the stream resulted in them catching fish for a light snack.
    The two hours spent as wolf flew by, and Andreas felt better than he had in months. Getting back to the cabin, Theo and Andreas showered, changed, and headed back to the bar feeling refreshed and hungry. Andreas for his mate. Theo for whatever woman he picked up for the evening.

Chapter 10
    July 4th – Saturday 1830
    A mber knew the minute Andreas stepped into the bar. The doors opened, and his hulking frame filled the doorway. A thrill at seeing Andreas skittered down her spine, setting her tattoo on fire vertebrae by vertebrae. She took a deep breath to clear the fog he continually put her under. His shaggy-haired friend, Theo, strolled in behind him like his second in command.
    I wonder if they’re in a Pack together? She may want to ask him about that.
    They hadn’t gotten around to talking about his family or his Pack. They’d touched lightly on her life, after her rambling in the SUV the night before, and that was more than usual. A part of her was afraid if she did ask him, if she showed interest, that it would lead to talking about the mating bite and more. Another topic they skirted around.
    There was no way she was ready for that. After one day together, she was more attached to the man than she’d ever been with anyone else, and that didn’t sit well with her. She’d hoped after they got to the bar and she went inside that the hunger for him would die down with a little separation. Out of sight, out of mind usually did the trick.
    Unfortunately, her Siren was on board with everything Andreas kept intimating. That strange sexual bitch wasn’t interested in anyone else.
    “Hey,” Brit came over and bumped her gently. She nodded with her head in the direction of the guys. “Looks like those two hunky wolves are back. I