pack. He’s gone back to make sure that Mischa isn’t being a bad wolf. Also, I think he’s gone to find some contacts, ask around.”
“I’m not worried. I hear her heart beat, and it’s getting stronger by the day. I don’t think she’s going to struggle.”
“What about turning?”
Alex shrugged. “Not all shifters turn. She’s more than fine.” In fact, Alex had been sensing something deep within Bethany. She had power inside her. When he scented her, he was sure he smelled that of an Alpha in his midst. Of course, he wasn’t ready to tell Reese and Draco that yet. They would only tell him that a bear’s scent wasn’t as good as a wolf’s scent.
He didn’t care. Reese and Draco would always be biased. He knew what he scented, and it wasn’t some timid little she-human. Bethany was an Alpha. The wolf inside her commanded presence.
For a wolf, he rather liked her. His own bear wanted to go out and play with her, mate, and for them all to live happily ever after.
“When Reese and Bethany were hugging outside, did you get any… feelings?” Draco asked.
“Like what?”
“Jealousy? Rage?”
“No. I didn’t. Did you?”
“No. Shouldn’t we have.”
“We’re all supposed to be mating with her. I doubt we’ll have the natural responses that mated shifters have. We all want to be with her. It’s only natural.” He hummed to himself as he started to dip the chicken into flour, then egg, then his special seasoned crumbs. Each layer had his seasoning inside. “How are you handling it?”
“I’m fine. I just want to protect her. Love her. Mate with her. You know, I watched her at the café. I always found her attractive. I love her tits. They’re so big, whereas all the pack females have small breasts. I like the thought of resting my head on them, kind of like a cushion. Saw it on a couple of erotic films, looked sexy as fuck.”
“And now you want that?”
“It’s not just now. I’ve always wanted it. I loved watching Bethany. The pack females, they’re not loving, or particularly caring. They love their mate, and their own kids, but it’s not the same. I witnessed her love firsthand. She always had a smile for everyone, a gentle touch, and she was just nice without expecting something in return.”
Alex understood that.
For a human, he’d thought Bethany was particularly kind, too kind for her own good. She never asked for anything, not even a pay raise. Her mother was similar, kind, thoughtful.
“Did I sleep all morning?” Bethany asked, coming out of the bedroom. She wore a long grey shirt, and a pair of shorts. Her brown hair was mussed.
“It’s seven,” Draco said, pulling out a chair at the counter.
“Wow, you guys must think I’m a complete slob. Is there anything you need help with?”
“I’ve got it all,” Alex said, drinking her all in. She truly was beautiful. There was color in her cheeks now, and he was relieved to see it. Focusing on her, he heard her heart beat. The strength in it surprising him. There was still scars on her face, but they had faded. He wondered what the scars looked like on her chest.
With him staring, she reached up to touch her face. “Do I look terrible?”
“You look beautiful,” Draco said.
“I saw the scars. It’s not normal for someone to heal this fast is it?”
“It’s because you’re part wolf.” Draco tried to reassure her.
She smiled. “I was hoping it was just a crazy nightmare. That I was dreaming about the attack, the three men thing, and all the changes that are going on inside my body.”
“You never did answer Reese about us?” Alex said. He’d finished breading all the chicken, and he washed his hands, turning toward the two wolves while drying his hands on a towel.
“Where is Reese?” she asked.
“He had to go and take care of some pack business. You keep avoiding the question.” Alex leaned on the counter, focusing on her.
“I don’t know what to say. It’s scary. I’m just me.