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show them the error of their ways.
    His hot lover was also good for business — what more could he ask for?
    He struggled against the urge to purr.
    After taking a slow calming breath, Broden turned and tried to focus on his spreadsheet.
    “Did you say something, boss?” Isaac asked.
    The smirk on his face told Broden his beta needed his ass kicked…again. Ever since Carey had started on the job and showed all the errors their last computer guy had left behind, Isaac had been beside himself with smugness.
    Not only did Isaac pat himself on the back for bringing Carey on board, but for finding Broden’s mate. Isaac said that he got the credit because Broden let Carey slip through his fingers.
    Smug bastard.
    “No, I didn’t say anything.” Broden let a little growl underlie his words to show his ire.
    Isaac tilted his head submissively, even though the twinkle in his eyes didn’t dim. “You should see the workers pop out of the woodwork when he walks through the office, men and women.”
    A fang pricked Broden’s lower lip. He sucked in a breath, appalled at the action. Only Carey affected him enough to lose control and actually fang out.
    Isaac gave a strangled laugh.
    “Oh, shut up. I can’t help if it drives me insane. Have you seen my guy? He’s hot!”
    “He is,” Isaac agreed. “You think he’s the one?”
    Broden nodded. “He’s jumpy though. He’s agreed to be exclusive, but not to commit.”
    “Is it the rock star thing?” Isaac asked.
    Broden shook his head. “No, I think it’s because I made a comment about him being human. He’s kind of sensitive about it.”
    Isaac tilted his head to examine Broden. “Maybe you’re just insensitive. You’ve never had to actually consider someone’s feelings before. Everyone has always catered to you, especially in the pride. I think you need to step up your game. Do you know he remembered Julie’s birthday and he hasn’t even been here a week?”
    Broden shrugged. “You know I don’t remember stuff like that.” He’d never been good with anniversaries and holidays — they always interrupted the flow of the regular day. Annoying.
    “She’s been your assistant for ten years,” Isaac said, exasperated.
    “So?” Broden wondered where his beta was going with his weird comment. It’s not like Broden didn’t know how long she’d been his assistant.
    Isaac rolled his eyes. “My point is, he’d make a good alpha mate. He already knows how to get on everyone’s good side, and it doesn’t hurt that he’s easy on the eyes.”
    They both watched the friendly blond exchange smiles with the receptionist. Carey brought out the best in everyone. Not to mention his shirt outlined a nice set of muscles. Broden longed to strip him naked and examine every bump with his fingers and tongue. Sometimes at night he had dreams about doing that exact thing. He wished to do more of it in the future.
    He smiled as he visualized the mating mark still there beneath Carey’s shirt. Broden made sure to freshen it each time they made love. Eventually, it would become permanent.
    “I worry he’s not strong enough because he’s human.” As much as Broden wanted to keep Carey forever, he worried the pretty man wouldn’t be strong enough to be a shifter mate. Although a mixture of cat breeds formed their small pride, they didn’t have any humans in the mix. He ignored the unhappy snarl of his inner cat.
    “I think Carey would kick your ass if he heard you questioning his strength. I think he’s plenty strong for a human, and if he somehow gets into an altercation with a shifter, he’s got you, our pride, and that band of his behind him,” Isaac persisted.
    Isaac had come to some of Carey’s concerts and was becoming an avid fan. Broden suspected it was a particular crocodile shifter that really had his attention, but he didn’t point that out. Not yet.
    Broden shook his head. “As much as I want to keep him, it would kill me if I hurt him.” That’s what