Free Unknown Touch by Gina Marie Long Page B

backwoods - real forest type areas," Zac said. "Daniel has four-wheelers, thank God, because I'm sure we'll have to use them to get around. Kara, you got any experience driving one of those?"
    "No. I can see I'll be stuck sitting behind someone hanging on for dear life, though. I have a feeling I know who that person will be," I looked over at Dominic who, of course, sat there smugly smiling at me. Again, he gave off the air of male superiority. I flicked him on the shoulder again. That shoulder was going to get pretty sore if he didn't watch it.
    "Hey! Enough abuse for one day!" He said with a twinkle in his eye.
    I felt another odd question escaping my mouth, "Does the moon have any effect on werewolves?"
    Eli took the bait this time and answered, "Well, Kara, yes the moon does have some effect on the wolves although not quite the way it's portrayed in the movies. When werewolves make a physical change, they do take the form of an actual wolf but much larger, stronger, faster and more vicious. I believe Zac talked about this on your first day with us. The change is voluntary - at will. Different cycles of the moon can enhance their emotional state which may influence their choice to transform to a wolf. Even the howling from another werewolf or normal wolf can influence their behavior, tempting or triggering a response to transform. The pack we're dealing with chooses to stay in human form for the most part. If they do transform, let's use Daniel as an example, he does so for recreation and to be free and run with nature. Not to terrorize humans and kill livestock as Stephen has done."
    "The mind of a werewolf," Dom took over, "is primarily that of an animal, a beast, when in wolf form. But, according to Daniel and his brother, Isaac, they have told us firsthand that even when they transform, their human knowledge to assist in tracking and hunting their prey, in avoiding traps, using human craftiness and recognizing individuals for who they are, remains. They are still extremely dangerous and very touchy in wolf form, so I wouldn't be joking around with them at that time." Dominic glared over at me, suspicious of my curiosity over this matter.
    "Gee whiz, this is wild. How much longer till we're there, Zac?" I wondered.
    "About another hour to go."
    Again, I slouched down in the seat and tried to absorb this new information presented to me. Besides Zac who had to focus on driving, everyone else decided to take a break and rest for the remainder of the trip. I let my eyes drift shut as I'm pretty sure Tessa and even high-strung Dom did, too. I thought of Daniel, first putting up my secret mental block against Dominic so he couldn't pick up on what I was doing. I kind of felt guilty whenever I did that to Dom, but it was really awkward when all I wanted to do was privately talk to Daniel and not have Dom sitting on the sidelines listening in to every word. He had been known to do that before which I found to be very rude eavesdropping on us like that.
    Daniel? It's Kara…am I contacting you at a bad time? I carefully asked as sweet as I could.
    Kara, is everything all right? Daniel was instantaneous with his response time.
    I'm fine. I've just been learning more about werewolves. YOU are very intriguing, which I will soon find out for myself in person. One hour to go and I'll be there. I really sounded like I was teasing him, almost flirting.
    I could sense that Daniel's emotions were running high, but in a good way. Not something to fear or be worried about. He was contented, smiling. I will try my best not to disappoint your expectations of me. I can feel your tiredness. Get your nap in. You'll need it for all I've got planned once you arrive. See you soon, baby.
    Wow. I loved it when he called me baby. There was something so warm and fuzzy about it. No, warm was not the right word…it was more like a raging hot fire ready to consume anything within its path. And on that note, almost sensing a command from Daniel to do so,