Dwyer, Dixie Lynn- Task Force One: Dani's Got a Gun [The Men of Five-0 #4] (Siren Publishing LoveXtreme Forever) by Dixie Lynn Dwyer Page B

toward her and looked her over. Holy shit, his eyes had power of some sort because she felt a warm, almost burning sensation against her body, following the path of his eyes
    “You feel okay to sit up? You have bruises everywhere on your body.”
    She swallowed hard. How come they all knew that?
    “What, was I on display for you and your brothers as your cousin treated my injuries?” she asked, now feeling embarrassed and annoyed, not because she thought they were perverts but because she was self-conscious about her body. She was five feet seven inches tall, kind of big-boned and muscular from working out. She didn’t have defined, tight abs or anything, and she was far from dainty. Although, compared to these men, she was a dwarf.
    He crossed his arms in front of his chest and stared down at her.
    “There are things we need to explain to you. We’ll discuss what we know and think you should be privy to and take the proper precautions necessary.”
    “Excuse me, but what do you mean by privy to? If you’re talking about this case, my case, then you you’d better think again, buddy.”
    He gave her the evil eye with those dark green eyes of his. Son of a bitch did that turn her on.
    “You do not realize the seriousness of this situation, Daniella.”
    “It’s Dani,” she stated firmly. So far, Bently and Miele called her Dani, but the others, Randolph, Baher, and Van felt it necessary to use her full name. She hated to admit that it turned her on, the way they said her name and especially with such authority and power. This was bad. It was very, very bad. Already, she felt her defenses lowering. It had something to do with the macho testosterone in the men. Their good looks, authoritative attitudes, and superb bodies were irresistible. She needed to focus and remain somewhat in charge, despite their tactics.
    How did they know my full name anyway? Son of a bitch, they looked in my file. They investigated me.
    She took a deep breath about to rip into king shit over there when he stopped her.
    His hand, palm forward, came up and then he began.
    “First and most importantly, you are our mate. My brothers and I will do everything in our power to protect you. Life as you know it will change and we’ll be moving back to Texas once we clear up this wolf situation. Secondly, for some wild reason, this rogue, deranged wolf wants to kill you or keep you. He wants you for some reason, and it seems to be beyond just to take your blood or rip your heart out. That concerns me greatly. There is also a special scent about you. It is something that calls especially to each of our wolves but may be the reason this creature seeks you out. That places you in danger and we can’t allow that.”
    Was he fucking serious? Move to Texas? Mates? Scent of some sort? Holy shit, I’ve entered the Twilight Zone!
    “Excuse me, chief, but what if I’m not interested in your protection, or in believing any of this bullshit you’re spewing? I don’t appreciate you telling me that I smell and that some murderous, hideous-looking monster wants me because of it.”
    “I did not say that you smell, Daniella.”
    “Dani!” she yelled.
    He raised his eyebrows at her and she closed her lips.
    “I will explain further once you’re feeling better.”
    “Oh, I feel great. As a matter of fact, I feel like getting up and getting out of here.”
    Dani cringed as she tossed back the sheets in anger and stood up. She completely forgot about being naked and about having injuries and bruises. This man got under her skin in a flash. She couldn’t think straight.
    His arms were around her in an instant, assisting her.
    “Damn it, Daniella, you cannot be jumping out of bed with your injuries.”
    She held his waist, the rough texture of his jeans brushed erotically against her aroused body pats. Damn, she was so fucking horny and had no idea why. Did they give her something?
    She was breathing heavy and it seemed to have more to do with her sudden