Shifted Plans by Brandy Walker Page A

suggest you have a talk with your boys and get them to stop. If you’re an occasional student, then you should know poor
     behavior isn’t tolerated. Next time there is a complaint, you and your pack will be
     escorted off the property and banned.”
    The blond seemed to mull over Hawkins’s words. He looked over his pack before his
     gaze landed on Declan.
    Widening his stance, Declan thrust his hands onto his gear belt. Sliding one down,
     he unsnapped the button on his Taser.
    The blond turned his head toward Hawkins. “I see. We planned to leave anyway. Lots
     to do in town. Places to prowl and what not.” Turning away, he held out his hand and
     was promptly supplied clothes.
    Around them, wolves shifted and got dressed. They sullenly walked off, but not without
     a backward glance and a sly smile.
    Campus security would have to have to keep an eye out for the pack. Declan didn’t
     think their walking away so quietly and easily would be the end of it.
    Declan and Mark moved to where Hawkins and Jackson stood.
    “Nice way to start the morning,” Jackson said breezily.
    “Nothing beats a little confrontation to get the blood pumping. Don’t you think, Dec?”
     Mark looked his way, a smirk on his face. Seemed they weren’t done talking about his
     failure to get his mate.
    “Yeah. Exactly what I had on the top of my to-do list.” Declan was suddenly aware
     of the weighted pressure brought on by someone staring. As casually as possible, he
     scanned the sanctum, his gaze resting on every face passing by. When he didn’t see
     anyone focused solely on him, he looked higher toward the building. On the second
     level he found the source. Avery stood, hands pressed against a window, looking down
     on them.
    Her eyes widened as she nibbled on her lip. Their gazes locked for a brief moment
     before she turned away.
    “Found ya,” he muttered.
    “What did you say?” Jackson asked.
    Mark bumped into his side and looked up. “Dude, she’s gone.”
    “Yeah. But now I have an idea of where to look. See you guys later.” Declan nudged
     Mark out of the way.
    “What about the paperwork from this little encounter?” Mark asked, even as he followed
     Declan to the door leading into the Becker Business building.
    “Hawkins will get it, I’m sure. They were the ones who got the call. Besides, we can
     fill in our part later if they need it.”
    “Whatever you say, man.”
    Declan threw open the door then hooked a right. Fighting his way upstream through
     the mass of students switching classes, he took the stairs two at a time to get to
     the second floor of the building. As soon as he came out into the hallway, Avery’s
     floral scent knocked him over. It crawled over his skin, caressing it, coaxing his
     inner beast out of slumber.
    She’s close .
    He stopped in the doorway of the room he had seen Avery in. Empty except for the scent
     of his mate, he stepped inside to let the lavender and vanilla wash over him. He sucked
     in a deep breath, allowing his lion to push to the surface. He cruised the room, letting
     the animal to take the lead, show him the path to their mate. In the last row, the
     last seat, the scent was the strongest. Placing his hand on the chair, he soaked up
     the essence she’d left behind.
    Heat seeped into his body, opening a part of him he didn’t think existed. His heart
     and soul called out for her. With sudden realization he knew she was the missing part
     of him.
    If he could get her alone in a room with him, he knew he could sort out any misunderstanding
     or fears she might have about him and their mating.
    The previously unchanging ten-year plan would get an overhaul. He would create one
     that included her and the life they would have together. His need for her grew too
     quickly, becoming damn near uncontrollable. Claws extended from his hands, the lion
     making his presence known.
    Declan hurried out of the room when students began filtering in, disturbing his thoughts.