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he was pissing her off, but couldn’t help himself.
    Melanie stared at him in shock, amazed at his audacity.
    “You ass!  I am not having sex with you just so you can bite me and be done with it.  I prefer to know the person I’ll be with the rest of my life.  Although, right now, that could change,” she yelled as she stalked to the bathroom and slammed the door. 
    “Shit,” Ian knew he’d screwed up, again.  His temper got the better of him.  He could hear her slamming her things around as she packed her bag.  Great.  Now he would have to apologize.  That was not something he was used to doing. 
    Melanie slammed the door open as she marched out.  “You know what?  I believe it’s time I called a taxi and went to the airport.  I don’t care what fate decided, I won’t be mated to a jackass,” she yelled at him.
    “Melanie,” Ian said quietly.  “I’m sorry.  This is all new to me.  I’m used to being in control and this is beyond anything I’ve dealt with before.  I apologize for bei ng a jerk.  Or jackass.  I’d really like to get to know you better, I need your patience while I adjust.”
    Melanie silently walked over to the bed and sat beside him.  She reached over and took hold of his hand, squeezing it.  Ian stared at their entwined hands, marveling once again at how small her hand looked in his huge mitt. 
    “I accept your apology.  You’ll find as you get to know me, I don’t hold a grudge.  That takes too much energy.  Why don’t we go eat breakfast and act lik e a normal couple getting to know one another,” she said quietly.
    She was gracious too, Ian thought.  Now he felt like an even bigger jerk.
    “Thanks,” Ian said roughly.  He felt like he should probably grovel, but he didn’t know how. 
    Walking to the restaurant next to their hotel, Ian slid his hand down her arm, capturing her hand.  He wouldn’t admit it out loud, but touching her calmed the wolf in him. 
    As they walked through the entrance, a man brushed by, his arm skimming along Melanie’s.  Ian growled.  Melanie laughed.
    Sliding into a booth, Melanie sighed, “I love that growl.  It’s so sexy.  I get goose bumps.”
    “I don’t want other men touching you,” Ian snarled.
    “That may be somewhat difficult,” Melanie said, solemnly. 
    “No it won’t.  I’ll handle it,” Ian leaned back in the booth.
    “No!  You don’t understand,” Melanie said, chewing on her lower lip.  “People,” she paused, “Men, women, children, even animals are attracted to me.  I sort of draw them in.  I guess you’d say they get good vibes from me,” she finished, shrugging her shoulders.
    “Let me get this straight,” Ian said through gritted teeth.  “Random people are going to come up and touch you?  Not happening,” he told her grimly. 
    Melanie huffed, crossing her arms.  “You can’t stop it.  I help people, give them a little touch of joy.”
    “What are you?  A freaking fairy?  Do you sprinkle pixie dust everywhere you go?” he snarled.
    Tilting her head loftily, as if she were a queen looking down on her subjects, she said, “You’re being an ass again,” then calmly picked up her menu.
    Ian felt his jaw just might crack from grinding his teeth together.  Why couldn’t this be simple?  Find your mate.  Claim them.  Live happily ever after, or whatever. 
    She was like those people you’ve met that you instantly want to hang around with, those individuals with natural charisma.  Ian knew he didn’t have it, and was perfectly fine with that.  He was also realizing just how much his life would be changing.  She drew people to her.  Everyone liked her. 
    Ian groaned, knowing life with her woul d be a challenge.  He was coming to terms with it.  Imagining the future, he saw that as a couple, she would be the outgoing one.  He would follow in her shadow, protecting her.
    “This is not going to work, if I can’t be me,” she said sadly. 
    Ian