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“Give me a chance to show you how compatible we are.”
Insecurity washed over him. He didn’t know what he’d do if Ree wanted to leave. Well, he’d probably follow her home and stake out her place to make sure she was safe. He didn’t like the idea of her being away from him, and his lion wasn’t much interested in their being separated either. He’d never felt so in tune with his beast, but right now they were on the same wavelength. Ree was theirs – this beautiful, witty, feisty human was everything he’d ever wanted.
“I need to get the car keys to my sister.”
“I’m right here,” Mercy said as she stopped in front of the table. Next to her was Barron, one of the pride members who worked as a bouncer.
“Oh! Do you want me to take you home?” Ree asked.
Duke stifled a snarl of displeasure.
“Hell no! Barron told me who you were with, and said that it appeared you wouldn’t be heading home with me tonight, so I came to get the keys.”
“Geez,” Ree said, a blush creeping up her neck. “That is decidedly uncool.”
“Nah, it’s awesome,” Mercy said.
Duke stared at Barron. “Mercy’s important to my mate, and that makes her important to me. Am I making myself clear?”
“Of course,” Barron said. “On my life, I’ll see her home safely.”
Mercy fanned herself. “I freaking love shifters.”
Ree pushed a set of keys across the table. “Text me in the morning.”
“Don’t do anything Iwould,” Mercy said with a wink, tucking the keys into her pocket and waving at them as she walked away.
“See? She makes me want to push her in a hole,” Ree said. “That was embarrassing.”
“Why?” he asked, wrapping a lock of her hair around one finger. “Because one of my pride members recognized what we are together and was looking out for your sister?”
“I haven’t decided if I believe in this mate business.”
“Let me show you, Ree.”
She stared at him in silence, and then she chuckled and kissed him. “Yes.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. Part of me wants to leave because I’ve been hurt in the past, but I feel like if I don’t stay with you tonight, then I’ll regret it.”
“I won’t let you down, Ree, I swear.”
She whispered. “Please don’t break my heart, Duke. I don’t think I could handle it.”
His heart cracked a little from her confession. A plea and a demand wrapped up together. “You’re safe with me. I promise.”
He slipped from the booth and signaled to Titus, who joined them. “T, this is my mate, Ree. Her sister, Mercy, is with Barron. I’m counting on you to ensure that he gets her safely home.”
Titus smiled. “Nice to meet you, Ree. Barron already checked in with me. I’ll be sure she makes it home. Barron is a trustworthy male.”
“Does he do that kind of thing all the time?” Ree asked as she scooted from the booth and stood next to him.
“What?” Titus asked.
“Hit on girls when they walk into the bar?”
“Is that what happened?” Duke asked. “No, definitely not. He’s a quiet male, and I’ve never heard of him doing that.”
