It was all he could do to remain upright. “Jasmine?” he ground out. She stuck her head out from behind the bathroom door. Her skin glistened in the dimness of the room. “Silas? What… what are you doing in here?” She grabbed a peach-colored robe and covered her nakedness as she looked around. He closed his eyes to gain control of his beast. “Stay there. Please, be still.” It took a few moments, but he was finally able to open his eyes. He refused to look at her, no need to tempt his wolf. “Your sons felt we should continue our conversation without them. It is too difficult for them to listen.” “I see.” He didn’t think she did, but they needed to bring this thing to a head. He’d received information this morning of a similar situation in Mexico and intended to head southwest to investigate. He’d already alerted his Alphas near Texas of his imminent arrival, but he couldn’t leave until this matter was settled. “We need to have sex, shut down the mating call.”