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are.” While the skirt had a few holes around the hem, and a button was missing on her shirt, she looked perfect to him.
    “I don’t need to change?”
    “If you want to, but in a second.” He grabbed her hand. “I’ve been waiting all week to do this, and I can’t wait any longer.”
    He spun her around and pressed her back to the wall. The moment his lips touched hers, his need exploded and painfully tightened his balls. When Madra wrapped her arms around his neck, he wanted to sink his cock in her so bad he was almost willing to make Brin wait.
    Ever since he’d watched the joy on her face when Brin made love to her, Larek hadn’t been able to concentrate. For Madra’s sake, he pulled away. “If I don’t stop now, we’ll spend the next hour in the bedroom, and Brin is waiting for us.” And Frania .
    Her breaths came out in short pants. “I agree.”
    “Maybe you should put on some pants and some sturdy shoes. We’re going aboveground.”
    She jumped up and down. “Really? After the week I’ve had, I need some sunshine. I’ll be right back.” She practically ran back to her room.
    True to her word, she returned less than five minutes later.
    He took hold of her hand. “I thought we could stop at the grocery and pick up some stuff for a picnic. Would you like that?” Should they get some privacy, he bet she’d be up for spreading out on the blanket and having a good time.
    “Sounds divine.”
    “Do you a backpack we can use to carry the supplies and perhaps a spare blanket?”
    “I do.” She disappeared and brought back a bag with the school emblem and a blanket.
    “Perfect.”

Chapter Seven
     
    Madra had no idea where Larek was taking her, but she loved being outside, so where they went really didn’t matter. The fact she could spend more time with the men made it that much nicer.
    “Now will you tell me our secret destination?” She looped an arm around his.
    “Brin’s waiting for us in the cave.”
    She couldn’t come up with any good reason. She slowed. “Why?” She wasn’t sure she wanted to go back there. It was too easy to get swept up in the history again.
    “The cave is important to you, and Brin and I want to be part of your life.”
    His explanation made sense, and it thrilled her that they would take time out of their busy schedule to try to connect with her. “Did I tell you that you are a very sweet man?”
    He puffed out his chest. “I’m not sweet. I’m a tough, powerful shifter!”
    She laughed. They’d been walking for about fifteen minutes when she spotted the shortcut. “It’s faster if we take this path.”
    “Great.”
    As soon as they came to the cave, memories of the excavation filled her. The whole discovery process had been so wonderful.
    “Hello!” Larek shouted their arrival as they neared to the entrance.
    Frania came running out of the cave. “Ms. Madra! You came.”
    Her pulse spiked at the surprise appearance. She glanced at Larek. “You knew she was here?”
    He held up his hands. “Yes, but we didn’t bring her. We were examining the walls when she stopped by.”
    Determined to find out what her student was doing here, she waited to ask until they went inside. She spotted Brin and excitement raced through her, but she needed to speak with Frania first. “Not that I’m not delighted, but what are you doing here?”
    The young girl stood taller. “I never was interested in history until you told us about the cave drawings. Since you can’t teach about it anymore, I wanted to see the drawings for myself.”
    “Really?” A rush of endorphins spiked through her blood. She’d never taught a student with such initiative. “I’m so pleased.” To think Frania had showed little interest in any of her schoolwork until she’d proposed this new story.
    Frania grabbed her hand. “Come look at this. I think I figured something out.”
    She glanced at Brin and Larek, who were grinning. Apparently, they didn’t mind if she spent a few