Moonlight Kin 2: Aidan's Mate (Mid-Length Novel) by Jordan Summers Page B

pack Alpha would like to see reformed.
    Some of his ideas were genuinely innovative, while others simply rehashed old notions and outdated concepts. Aidan tried to concentrate on what Pierre was saying, but his thoughts refused to leave Jenna.
    He didn’t like the idea of her out there in the garage surrounded by his wolves. She was perfectly safe, but Nic had shown far too much interest in her for his peace of mind.
    Now that she was under his roof, Aidan felt responsible for her. It was his duty to protect her, especially from his wolves.
    Pierre said something else that Aidan missed. This was ridiculous. They were going to have to have this whole conversation over again, but not tonight.
    “Rest assured that I will bring up your suggestions at the next Lycanian Elder meeting.” He gave the southern Alpha his standard political reply and excused himself.
    The second he hung up, Aidan pressed a buzzer to summon Robert into his office. His assistant entered, his face drawn in concern.
    “Sir, I noticed that Ms. Dane is still here,” he said. “Should I tell her that it’s time to head back to town? I can’t help but think she’s taking advantage of your hospitality.”
    No one took advantage of him. Aidan wouldn’t allow it. “Jenna will be staying with us for a few days,” he said. “I’d intended to let you know before I answered the phone, but I’d kept Pierre waiting long enough.”
    “Jenna?” Robert startled. “But Alpha, the wolves were planning to run tonight.”
    Aidan played with the miniature Zen garden on his desk, but the repetitive sand raking did little to bring him inner peace. “Make sure that they shift in the woods and tell them to keep away from the house.”
    “But Alpha, we risk exposure with her here,” he said.
    Aidan set the tiny rake down. He was well aware of the risks. He didn’t need reminding. Perhaps he should be more concerned about Jenna given the phase of the moon, but she’d already faced down one wolf without batting an eyelash. He didn’t think she’d wilt, if she accidentally caught sight of a few more.
    “My orders are clear,” he said. “Prepare a room for her in the west wing.”
    Robert shifted in place. “Wouldn’t she be more comfortable in the east wing?”
    “With the pack?” Aidan arched a brow. “Do you think that would be wise?”
    Robert shook his head. “I was merely concerned for your safety. Humans are untrustworthy vermin. If it were up to me, I’d send her away or have her exterminated, before she has a chance to ‘infect’ the pack.”
    Aidan rose from behind his desk. “Of that I have no doubt, but since you are not in a position to give orders...”
    It was rare that he had to remind any of his people of their position in the pack, but today Aidan found himself doing so twice.
    It was his fault. He’d given Robert far too much leeway, too much responsibility in hopes that he’d slip up and reveal where his true loyalties lie. He hadn’t yet. But the small shift in power had gone to his head and made Robert forget his place.
    Robert paled. “If that is all, I’ll notify the maids to prepare her room.”
    Aidan nodded. “You do that.”
    He stopped at the door, pausing with his hand on the knob. Color had returned to his face, but Robert couldn’t meet Aidan’s gaze. “Do you still want me to send another female to your room tonight? Or would you rather rest ?”
    Aidan ground his teeth. The gossip from his encounter with Sydney had obviously reached his assistant’s attentive ears. Robert’s gleeful expression only made matters worse.
    Last night was an anomaly. Tonight he’d prove it. “I have no need to rest, when duty calls.”
    Robert coughed. “Nine o’clock okay?”
    “That would be perfect.” His wolf grumbled. Aidan ignored it. Just because Jenna Dane was staying at the estate didn’t mean that anything in his life had to change.
     
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    Jenna settled into the bedroom that Aidan had selected for