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sudden.
    “Are you sure? Because I can’t smell her right now so I’m guessing she left. Did she even understand what you’d done?”
    He bit his lip, thought about it then finally shook his head. “No, and I’d rather you didn’t tell her.”
    “Why not? She has the right to know what you did to her.”
    “I saved her, okay? She’s a very confused young woman—”
    “Who’s now your mate!”
    “Yes. And I’ll address that soon. Not now though. She’s learning to control her lioness, and she needs time.”
    “For pity’s sake, Nathan, what did you think would happen? You bonded with her. You used your Alpha powers, and for what?”
    “Dad, I’d appreciate it if you’d let me live my life as I see fit. This doesn’t concern you.”
    “You’re my son,” his Alpha answered, his voice terse. “You just mated with someone who’s just moved into our Pride, someone who hasn’t proved herself yet. You know why she was transferred from her home Pride—”
    Nate cut him off. “You don’t know what they did to her!”
    And so, as his father stood there with his face like granite, Nate repeated everything she’d told him the night before. Until even Alistair had to acknowledge she couldn’t have stayed there. It clearly wasn’t her fault her lioness was acting up.
    “But, son, you do realize what you’ve stumbled into. She’s got problems, and now, you’re mated to her.”
    “I know,” he bit back. “I’ll handle them. I’m a doctor, remember?”
    “This doesn’t have anything to do with it. If she can’t control her lioness, you’ll be spending an eternity with someone who prefers women! She’ll cheat on you, son, and why? Because you couldn’t stop yourself from saving the world?” With those parting words, Alistair left, the door closing behind him softly. And Nate was left on his own, his father’s comments ringing like a premonition in his ears.
    He thought back to the night before and how happy Kellie had looked. She’d kissed him until they’d both been panting, his cock so hard in his pants he’d wanted nothing more than to undress her and take her right there, on the floor. And yet he’d found the strength to stand up and pull her with him, telling her she should go home because it’d been a big night and she needed to relax and take it all in first. He’d told her they’d talk that morning at work and that everything would be okay.
    He hadn’t told her about the mating, but he knew she’d soon realize her body was calling out for his. He had no idea what her lioness would do next, but the mating bond would help him control her. Kellie would probably hate that she was at his mercy now, but it would mean less pain for her so she should like that. Right?
    Cursing inwardly, he veered toward the bathroom. He needed a shower first then coffee. And then he’d be able, maybe, just maybe, to face the woman who was now destined to be his forever. His cock jerked, reminding him the mating frenzy would be upon them sooner rather than later. Hoping it would wait until they’d stopped working for the day, he stepped into the shower and closed his eyes under the warm spray.
    * * * *
    Something felt wrong, Kellie thought as she waited in the practice’s small break room. Coffee dripped into the pot, the smell making her salivate. She hadn’t had time to have breakfast that morning, too much in a hurry to get here and see Nate again. What’d happened the evening before had been completely unexpected. Oh, she’d known he wanted to help her, had even been encouraged by his kind words, but never had she imagined it’d actually work!
    She couldn’t feel her lioness even now, even though she’d been thinking of a half-naked Dr. McDreamy for the better part of an hour. He’d looked so good wearing only that towel. He’d felt even better pressed against her, his mouth on hers, his tongue battling with hers. Woo, hot flash! She waved a hand in front of her face.
    Something stirred