Robbie and Matt laughed. Robbie stood "Give us five minutes."

"Alright."

Morgan walked in and handed a sword off to Alec. They made their way outside a few minute later to see Robbie and Matt had cleared a circle in the snow.

Angel walked over there and twisting her wrist twirled her sword and smiled a challenge at Alec.

He stepped in the circle his sword at his side.

"Come on lass is this…"

Before he could finish she lunged forward bringing her sword down. He lifted his to block hers and then turned to try and get but Angle surprised him by twisting and slapping the flat of her blade against his backside.

Thought before Angel could turn fully away Alec landed a score his sword against her bottom.

Alec decided to try and psych her out a little. He lunged toward her acting like he might get her. But the tiny pixie expected it. She got behind him and the next thing he knew she was on his back riding piggyback her sword at his throat.

"I may be a woman I am faster."

Everyone laughed. Alec and Angel wrestled around a bit till funny enough Angel was on the ground with Alec over her.

"I win lass."

"Don't count on it." She twisted and flipped Alec over her. He landed with a 'oomph'. Angel flipped and landed straddling his hips. Leaning over she smiled.

"Now I win."

When Angel felt his hips lift a little, she back flipped, her nose actually brushing up against his groin.

Alec gave a small groan. He stood up and smiled.

"I concede lass you win."

She smiled and held out her hand, Alec shook it.

As everyone applauded Duncan walked up and patted Alec's shoulder. Then looked at Angel.

"That was impressive lass!"

She smiled and picked up her sword and shouldered it. "Why thank you!"

"A few of us were heading to Pete's bar tonight. Why don't you join us?"

She laughed. "I would love to."

Grey smiled as she stepped closer. "Come lass please join us for supper."

Angel took his offered hand and he led her inside. Grace walked up and hugged her.

"Thank you dear. Come you must be hungry."

"A little."

Grace took her arm and led her to the kitchen.

"Why don't you lay your things down. "Ah! Do you have a closet or something because I have a couple of guns?"

"Upstairs."

"Okay."

"Wait just out of curiosity where are you staying?"

"Up on the mountain."

Grace gasped. "Oh no dear! It's getting below freezing. No… No you'll stay here there is more then enough room."

"I couldn't!"

"You can and will."

Angel smiled. "Yes ma'am."

"Okay then do you need some help with your things."

"No ma'am."

"Okay then 'shoo' before dinner is ready."

"Yes ma'am." She headed outside.

Grey followed her, laughing. "Where are your things lass?"

She smiled. "You'll see." She walked in front of the barn and looking to the wood gave a shrill whistle.

Alec, Ian, Duncan, Robbie, and Matt stood by Grey watching Angel smile toward the woods.

A large majestic looking black horse came through the woods into the clearing followed by a white horse as they needed Angel smiled.

"Launcelot, Guinevere how are you."

Grey and the other men stepped forward. Angel smiled.

"This is Launcelot and his lady Guinevere." As Angel rubbed Guinevere, Grey reached out to pet Launcelot who in turn reared up to paw at the air.

Angel laughed. "Launcelot! Is that anyway for such a noble beast to act?"

Launcelot lowered and pawed at the ground. Grey laughed as he patted the stallion's neck.

"Aye yar are a proud beast."

Angel laughed as Launcelot received attention from all the men. She ran her hand over Guinevere's side feeling the lives inside her move around.

"We're going to have to find you a safe place."

Grey walked over." I have two big stalls you can use."

"Thanks but they are used to staying together. I'm sure your stall isn't big enough."

Grey gently ran a hand down Guinevere's side. "It had a fence that can be removed to join the two."

"That would be wonderful."

Grey stepped aside as Alec stepped forward he murmured to Guinevere as he ran his hands over her sides. Angel got busy unhooking Launcelot and pulling her bags down. She sat then down as Duncan walked over.

"Is this everything?"

"Nope."

"Where…"

His question was interrupted by the answer. A growl sounded from the wolves. As the men turned a group of 6 wolves stepped out of the woods.

"Wolves! Uncle Grey keep the women inside… Angel get inside." As Ian pushed her toward the house she stepped away.

"Oh calm down Ina!" She stepped over and crouched in front of the black and blond wolves who immediately leaned up and licked her cheeks. Next thing they knew the wolves knocked Angel down and when the men rushed over to see them all licking her face.

Alec stepped forward. "Angel?"

She pushed the wolves away laughing looked at Alec. "Come on help me up before I get licked to death."

Alec took her hand and pulled her up. Though he must of pulled a little to hard for Angel ran into his chest with a grunt.

"She pulled back. "Sorry." Turning she picked up the rope they pulled in. She pulled three begs off the makeshift sled.

"Thars the last of my stuff."

Alec and Duncan walked over and picked her things up.

Angel petted the wolves. "These are my wolves. The Alpha's Warrior and his mate ban-dia, Taibhse and Oreo, and Houdini and Mystic.

Grey tilted his head. "Your?"

Angel smiled down at Warrior. "I think of it that way. The first night I was here I didn't think about how cold it would get. Launcelot and Guinevere were trying to keep me warm then warrior and his pack came and settled around me and on me they all used their bodies to warm me up. Every since then they have been with me."

She looked at the wolves. "Go on I'll see you later."


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