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in the hall.
    “I’m glad I caught you. I just finished the storyboards for the next issue and I added a woman to the comic.” Dagger held up a sketch of the female.
     Nathan was impressed.
    “Kind of looks like Regine. Doesn’t she?” Dagger asked before laughing.
    “Very funny. You think adding a woman is wise?”
    “It’s clear you don’t read fan e-mails. For the past few months, they’ve been demanding a mate for our main character. Our female fans think it’s time for the hero to soften up. Plus people want to start seeing female shifters in the series.”
    “Fine. It’s your comic book. Do whatever you want,” Nathan said sidestepping his little brother.
    “If you’re looking for Regine, she’s in the kitchen eating. I see you finally took my advice and claimed her. She reeks of your scent.”
    “Dagger, mind your business.”
    “I’m surprised I didn’t hear a peep out of either of you last night.”
    “Like I said before, Dagger. It’s none of your concern.”
    Nathan made his way to the kitchen and saw Regine crying as she looked at her tablet. This confused him because Regine was smiling through the tears. He strolled in and she rushed to hide what she watching.
    “You might as well show me what you were looking at. Whatever it was left you upset.”
    “Trust me,” Regine said. “It was nothing you’d be interested in.”
    “Why were you crying?” Nathan asked as he looked into her soft brown eyes.
    “These are tears of joy.”
    “If so, why can’t I see what it is?”
    “Nathan, I can guarantee you that what I was watching will freak you out. It’s a challenge for any man to look at,” Regine said with a confident smile.
    He growled at her audacity at portraying him to be similar to other men but tried another route.
    “As Alpha of this pack, I’m up for any challenge, Regine.” Nathan made sure to use his authoritative tone.
    Regine shrugged her shoulders and picked up the tablet. “What do I get in return for winning this challenge?”
    “What?” Nathan was sure he didn’t hear her right. Did she actually think she could win a challenge against him?
    “If I participate in this challenge, I want something in return. On the off chance that you win, what do you want?”
    You, he thought but aloud, he said something that wouldn’t make her uneasy. “If I win this challenge, you move into the compound permanently,” Nathan said.
     From her silence, Nathan knew Regine wasn’t expecting that. He also knew she wouldn’t back down from the challenge. It might be a bit underhanded, but he was willing to try anything to keep her close.
    “Fine. But if you lose you have to be super-nice to me and Anik every day from now on.”
    “I’ll be super nice to you but only cordial to Anik. Take it or leave it,” Nathan said, feeling confident.
    “I’ll take it. Don’t say I didn’t warn you,” Regine said.
    Nathan suddenly realized that he might actually lose. He sat on the stool and waited for her to set it up. Regine laid the tablet on the kitchen island and scooted closer. The move brought her neck up to his nose. It took all of his willpower not to pounce.
    “What am I looking at?”
    “A woman giving birth.” She paused for effect. “Without any drugs whatsoever.”
    The confident look she sported made his stomach churn. He had heard some of the pack say that watching their mates give birth changed their perspective on women in general. He also remembered a few males describing in horrific detail how females did it. Nathan never witnessed it and felt no need to watch when the time came. Now he had to see it because of Regine.
    “Here we go. No squirming, gagging, and most of all, no walking away while the video is still playing. You have to sit and watch this from start to finish. The person posted this on her personal site and sent me a link but gave me consent to show others if need be. What you’re about to see is very a private moment.