Page 46 of Mated to Team Shadow
"What!" she shrieked.
"Quiet," said Ryker peering ahead. "We're getting closer to the marina. We don't want to tip off any of Morgan's men that we're here. At least, not yet."
"Explain to me," she said in a lower but fierce voice, "how I can be all your mates."
"We aren't sure," I said. "Damon thinks it's instinctual."
"At some point," said Damon, "we will have to find out more about our origins so we can get a better handle on this. We don't understand from where this comes. But we all want you, so we have to share."
"Really?" she said. "And I have no say in this? And let me down."
Damon put her feet on the forest floor.
"Well, doll," said Ryker. "It's that or a fight to the death, and I'd rather not lose any of my team."
"So we decided you were part of the team."
"And how will your superior officers feel about that?"
"After this mission," said Damon, "we won't have superior officers anymore. We're resigning."
Ryker swiveled his head toward Damon.
"We are?" His eyes narrowed. "Who made that decision?
"We talked about it," said Damon, "after we found the road."
"You didn't tell me about the road," groused Ryker.
"Case in point," said Damon. "We wanted to get back to Jeanine and went in her direction. That will shoot our mission effectiveness all-to-hell, don't you think?"
"Instinctual," growled Ryker.
"Yes," said Gunner. "Think of it, Chief. We can't keep our head on the mission if we're itching to get back with Jeanine, or if we're worried about her safety."
"What do you think about this, Kane?" asked Ryker.
"I don't like it," I said.
"At least you have your head on straight."
"Not exactly. I feel the same way as Damon and Gunner. I just don't have to like it."
Ryker huffed. "Let's get this body snatch done, and we'll talk about it later."
"And what about me?"
Gunner grinned so wide it was almost a leer.
"Just sit back and enjoy the ride, baby."
"Oh, boy," she said rolling her eyes.
"Don't worry, babe," I said. "I'll save you from that smooth dog."
"What? Do you guys know how to speak English?"
"A smooth dog is a slick talking womanizer," said Damon.
