“I think Adamson gave us everything he knew, but I don’t trust that he knew everything there is.”
“That makes sense.”
“Arthur sent out a cleanup team to Dalton’s property,” Daniel said, propping his head on his hand. “Between the sixty-five men that were killed here and the one hundred eighty-two killed at Dalton’s, I think it’s safe to say that we’ve put a dent in the human militia.”
“Jesus,” I breathed. “One hundred eighty-two?”
“They came ready.”
“Not ready enough, since they’re dead and we aren’t.”
“They weren’t expecting you.” He grinned.
“They weren’t expecting the superhero either.”
“Gods, please don’t say that.”
“What,superhero?” I teased, making him grimace. “Why? I think it has a nice ring to it.”
“If my brothers hear you, they’ll never let me live it down.”
“Then you’d better be nice to me.”
I laughed and then groaned as the movement jostled my shoulder.
“All things considered,” Daniel said, running his hand slowly up and down my side. “I doubt they’ll come for us again.”
“You don’t think they’ll be pissed and want to get even?”
“I don’t think it’s personal for them.” He shook his head. “Our mates and Dalton’s family aren’t worth the risk, not when they can target others who are less prepared.”
“So we’re safe.”
“For the moment, yeah.”
“Well, hallelujah.”
“But it’s not over,” Daniel warned, his hand pausing.
“Because we’re not stopping,” I agreed, running my fingers through his beard.
“Not until they’re all dead.”
“Humans are the worst, am I right?” I said with a sigh, giving his beard a little tug.
“Oh, I don’t know.” Daniel nipped at my hand. “I can think of one or two that aren’t so bad.”
I smiled as he rolled toward me and kissed me deeply. Every movement of his body was carefully calculated not to hurt me, but even though our bodies barely touched, I was still on fire by the time he raised his head again.
“When I can move again, we’re going to fuck on every surface in this room,” I whispered, making him groan.
“Go back to sleep,” he ordered quickly, putting his hand over my face. “Sleep is the best thing for healing.”
I didn’t even mind the throbbing of my hip as I burst into laughter.
Chapter 16
Daniel
