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here, being all domineering alpha.” She set a cup on the table by him. “And for the record, my mate does know he’s below you, with you reminding him every day.” She raised an eyebrow in jest. “It’s me who remains skeptical, sizing you up each time we cross paths.”
    “I told Marek not to give you his balls. That it would be nothing but trouble if he did.” He stood, signaling with a head gesture at Kara to follow him outside. “I will talk to you privately.”
    Sadie’s eyes got big, glancing back and forth between them. Domek considered reassuring her that he had no intentions of disciplining Kara, as that would be her mate’s job, however chose not to. Since it appeared as though she’d spend a lot of time with the beta’s mate while staying with them, perhaps it would be best if some instilled fear prevented any of Kara’s behavior from rubbing off. Goddess knows, an alpha could handle only one annoying personality in his pack.
    Kara closed the door behind her. Without pausing or turning back, he headed down the path. Dom knew, regardless of previous posturing, she would follow.
    “So how is she? Did she eat both steaks?”
    “Yes, Sadie ate them both. I almost had to remind her to breathe between bites. She seems to be doing just fine, considering how she looked when you brought her to us.” Kara stopped Domek by taking his hand. “What happened to her, Dom?”
    The fact that she remained the sole female who could hold his gaze without a direct command drove him crazy, but she took no one’s shit, not even her mate’s. Perfect for Marek. He’d never observed Kara in physical combat with anyone, however if her claws sliced like her tongue—absolute beta material.
    He matched the concerned expression. “I know you smelled him. You know who sired her. That should tell you everything. Explain the bruises, along with her reason for running.”
    “Yes, but who sired her doesn’t explain how . She doesn’t seem dumb. We both know what he’s capable of, Dom. So how could she accept Eridon’s mating? But most importantly, why does it smell like she found some way to stop the process?”
    “Like you, I’m unsure why she even considered accepting Eridon, although we both know how convincing and deceptive he can be. Your sister isn’t dumb either but she fell for him. With his history, we can assume why Sadie changed her mind so quickly.” He placed Kara’s hand on the crook of his arm, patting it. “The smell around her suggests the mating failed to take. Their combined scent continues to fade, which, from all I know, is impossible. I plan to do some research at the library after I visit with her. First I must get some more details about the mating. As a dieselhead, I fear she will be too embarrassed to speak about such a personal thing with you present. I’d prefer you to find some errands to run after we return. Allow me to spend some time alone with her.” Domek slowed down when they neared the beta’s house.
    Kara took a moment to answer, “Can you control yourself around her?”
    She almost tripped when he dug in his heels to stop. “Excuse me?”
    “Now calm down, don’t go all alpha on me.” She smacked his arm. “I saw the way you smelled Sadie last night when we bathed her. Then again while dressing her, and just as you left. I’ve never known you to show such interest . . . I’m worried she’s not ready for you yet, Domek.”
    “What are you talking about, Kara? I checked her for other scents, clues for what Eridon has been up to in Eureka. So yes, I will show control while I question her. I would never force her to do or say anything she didn’t want to. I think you underestimate her.”
    “Oh, I have no doubt you will be in control. You always control others, but can you control yourself? I’m sure the female sitting in my living room, although confused and new to all of this, is strong and capable, she made the trek here, but”-pausing a moment to think-”you are