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Johann credit for never giving up though.
Both of you run with me. We ll keep it platonic. Please, Elsa. Johann
didn t belly up too often. Although his plea had a hard edge to it. No matter
that he sounded calm, emotions swarmed inside him even if they couldn t be
smelled.
I m sure Simone would love the invitation. And I know you well, Johann. You
want anything but platonic. Elsa turned to leave.
Johann grabbed her arm and for a moment, there was a spark of silver flashing
in his eyes. Sophie saw it, but when Elsa looked his way, she glanced at his
hand wrapped around her arm before focusing on his face. By the time she
looked up, his eyes glowed a rich blue.
Simone and I are friends. That s it. That s all it s ever been. With the new
pack law, she has her three mates. We ve already agreed there will be no
further sexual activity between us. She s cool with that. Go ask her. Johann
relaxed his expression, smiling easily. For the first time, a hint of
determination seeped from him. Both of you should run with me.
I m a mated bitch, Sophie said, not sure if backing out of the run would
help Elsa or not.
That s right. Johann gave both of them that mischievous grin that Sophie
had seen on him since they were cubs that look that showed he successfully
achieved the upper hand and would now strut around with the knowledge. And I
know Nik just took off into town for a bit to spend some time with your other
mates. I ll give him a call and let him know his mate is well chaperoned.
Johann let go of Elsa and quickly placed the call. Elsa glanced at her,
resignation lining her pretty face. Even her youngest littermate didn t have
the strength to fight Johann when he set his mind to something. Sophie s ears
perked up when she heard Nik s baritone through the cell phone. The two males
exchanged a few words, all of them sounding casual and friendly, then Johann
hung up his phone.
Everything s arranged. Shall we, my dear bitches?
Elsa fell in alongside him as he walked toward the other side of the barn
where they would undress. Sophie walked behind them, glancing around the yard
and wishing more than anything that she could be with Nik. Why was he hanging
out with her other mates and leaving her out of it? She didn t know whether
she liked that or not.
As she scanned the yard, Simone grabbed her attention. The bitch stood alone
at the side of the house, watching Johann and Elsa. And she looked anything
but pleased.
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Nik concluded that Jonathan Abram simply didn t have a lot to say. The male
rode with him to his den, at Nik s request, and remained silent when they
entered and spoke to John.
I can t come home to my own den and watch the show? John would have to be a
prick about things.
Nik shook his head, keeping calm. Sophie will be nervous. Just stay out
until dawn. It s not like you would be doing anything different from any other
night.
If he growled at his littermate for being difficult, he d never get him to
cooperate.
Well, I get all the juicy details when I get home. John took his time
getting off the couch and then grinned devilishly at Jonathan. I must say,
you re one hell of a lucky bastard. That Sophie is one hot bitch.
Nik gave silent thanks that Jonathan didn t say a word and simply watched
John until Nik s older littermate got the hint that his perversion wasn t
welcome this evening.
We ll be back later this evening. You ll be gone by then. Nik spoke
quietly, but he watched his littermate for any sign of protest.
Although the oldest in their den, John wasn t the aggressive male. He stared
Nik down only for a minute, his scent never turning angry. With a shrug, John
grunted and then headed into the other room. Nik gestured for Jonathan to
follow him, and they left his den.
You ll promise me one thing. Jonathan stopped before reaching the car. He
was a largelunewulf , muscular and in shape. His blond hair, pulled back in a
ponytail, and the large leather coat he wore gave him a dangerous edge.
You ll never leave Sophie alone with that male.
Jonathan s pale blue eyes watched him intently. Nik wasn t intimidated.
Although he was surprised. Something akin to respect flooded his insides. This
male wouldn t intrude on Nik s relationship with Sophie. That much he d
assured himself already. But knowing he d care about her well-being, would
protect her if needed, raised his appreciation for the male a bit.
She ll be with me. He started around the front of the car, letting the male
know silently where he stood with Sophie. Jonathan would fuck her, but her
well-being and security remained in Nik s hands.
The pack is in an uproar over this damned law. Jonathan apparently had
stored up a few things he spoke now more than he had since Nik had sought him
out before the meeting. Your littermate isn t the only one who will sniff
after her. And you won t be with her all the time. When you can t be, I want
your word now that you ll call me.
Nik stopped on his side of the car, staring at thelunewulf . The darkness
added shadows to Jonathan s hard expression. In a fight, he would be a deadly
competitor. But there was no aggression coming off the male only
determination. If anything, he seemed calmer than Nik felt at the moment.
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You will never fuck her without my consent. That had to be made clear.
Jonathan nodded once. You have my word.
Nik nodded as well. Then I appreciate your offer of protection.
That would have to do for now. He got into the car and started the engine.
Jonathan climbed in on the other side, taking up more than half the space with
his large body.
Howley s was quiet. Nik guessed the pack meeting stole most of the patrons
from the bar. Jonathan pulled open the door and held it so Nik entered
first silently acknowledging Nik s rank in their bizarre new den arrangement.
He spotted Lukas at the bar, waiting for him as he said he would. Thelunewulf
turned, sniffing the air, and focused on Nik and then Jonathan. If the male
was drunk, Nik would kick his ass into sobriety. Sophie wouldn t endure a
drunken mate, especially tonight, her first time with all of them.
Where s Sophie? Lukas asked, then raised his glass to Shackley, who stood
attentively behind the bar. A round for my friends here.
Nik nodded at Shackley, who put down his bar rag and pulled a couple of clean
glasses from the counter space behind the bar.
I ll pick her up soon. Nik took the stool next to Lukas and then glanced
around the quiet, dimly lit establishment. A couple old-timers sat at a table
in the middle of the bar. Their conversation was quiet and unobtrusive.
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