“But... you are in finance. I don’t think you get silly often.”
“I do save it for special occasions.” He smiled and then sobered. “I am sorry you are having such difficulty with the new form.”
“It’s fine. I figured out why I can’t shift back.”
He cocked his head. “Why?”
“I don’t feel safe. This form can take on a standard alpha and catch some of the enhanced ones by surprise.” She smiled. “I have been testing it. I am pretty strong.”
He turned his hand up next to her. “Why do you feel the need?”
“Oh, I have been hauled around by alphas a few times, and I did not care for the experience.” She looked at his hand and slowly settled her palm against his. “Don’t get excited. I am just trying this out.”
He smiled when she glanced at him. “You are willing to try trust, and that is something I am willing to respect. I will let Borwyn know that he is not to initiate contact. He can invite but not force contact.”
“You are doing that right now, aren’t you?”
He nodded. “When you decide to trust us, the link will be between the three of us, communication will be easy, and we can be at your side in a heartbeat.”
Moira glanced at him. “Do you think that will help?”
“When you can use both of your forms, I will know that it has.”
“I am just guessing at why I am stuck. That might not be it.”
He shrugged. “Then, we go after all possible factors until you are relaxed and able to be the woman you once were.”
She sighed. “You are good at this.”
He got to his feet and pulled her up. “We took classes. We had the time.”
She blinked. “Oh. Right.”
“Now, let’s meet Borwyn and get you registered for the free-running. I think you will simply enjoy the freedom to be yourself for a while.” Nelwyn smiled as they slowly walked toward the hotel.
“Why do you want me in the free-running?”
“A few reasons. The first is that you used to do it, so you will probably have competency, and the exercise will do you good. The second is that Borwyn and I will participate and keep an eye out for you, so you are assured of additional safety.”
“Why do I think there is one more?”
He chuckled. “We want to watch you run.”
“Ah. There it is.” She snorted. “I don’t think it will be an even start.”
He grinned. “We will wait.”
“I don’t think that anyone else will be running with bodyguards.”
“Well, that is their problem. I am guessing you know this island well?”
“Yup.”
“Will you lead us?”
“That seems like cheating.”
“You are that confident?”
