he said gravely. “You’ve made us think, detective. Frankly, we’ve grown so fond of thinking we’re the next best thing to invincible, that many of us underestimate your people. We don’t consider your strength a match for our own—either your fighting abilities or your emotional depth. In one day, you’ve managed to turn all that conceit on its ear.” Jacob grinned at her, showing sharp teeth and a twinkle of respect in his gaze. “I never thought I would ever meet a true female Alpha who wasn’t a shifter. I stand corrected.” Jacob put his hand over his heart in a small salute that touched Sally deeply. “You saved our little girl,” Laura added. “We can never repay you.” Sally stilled her words by putting one hand on Laura’s arm. “I don’t do what I do for fame or fortune. Being a cop is who I am. Doing the job and helping people—humans or shifters or whoever—is my reward. It was my honor to be able to help. Truly.” “You’re a special lady, detective.”
