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Control, Elijah,I lecture myself.
We walk to the bar and I help her onto the stool. I place my body behind her, on alert. I wanted this to be fun for her. Something to take the worry of what is coming away for awhile, but it’s going to be harder for me.
“Drink, Kitty Cat?” I whisper in her ear.
“Please,” she says sweetly, turning her head slightly so my lips taste her cheek.
I tip my chin to the bartender. He braces his hands on the bar and leans close. I narrow my eyes when I realize he is the bear I smelled. He’s huge. And he’s smiling at my mate.
I growl low, but he hears me clearly. He must respect the bond as he leans back and loses his smile.
“Beer for me,” I say. “And whatever my mate wants.”
He nods and I tune out what Saylor orders as I catch the presence of the panthers coming at my back.
“Elijah,” Jax says behind me.
I turn around to face the Alpha of the pack of misfits. He’s taller than I am. Many people have called him stern but fair. He has black hair and blue eyes. His eyes hold the story ofmany responsibilities but also a deep happiness that could be attributed to the woman he has under his arm.
Harmony is beautiful. She has black long hair and wide green eyes. Her body is amazing—not that I want to notice. It’s more of a clinical examination of it. The contentment that emanates off her is powerful. She is perfectly happy to be surrounded by three large mates.
James is the middle brother. I like him best. He’s funny. But he’s super protective of their little family. His brown hair seems to be constantly messy. His green eyes dance with humor, like he has his own running commentary in his head. Sometimes, he is overlooked because of his humor, but he’s huge and can be brutal to those who want to hurt them.
Blue. Harmony’s third mate. Now that guy is a force of nature. Don’t let his blonde hair with blue tips fool you—he is one tough asshole. He’s quiet but sees everything. His eyes can change from calming blue to pissed off in a second.
I haven’t spent that much time with all of them together but I have gotten to know James quite a lot over the past few months. This group likes to have parties, too. I’ve been to BBQs and pack gatherings.
They are who started this growing community of shifters.
They are who you want to emulate. Their relationship started a chain of events that can’t be stopped. I hear now that Harmony has found her happily ever after, she wants everyone to.
“Jax,” I responded respectfully, holding out my hand.
“I hear you have a mate?” he asks, clasping my hand.
“I do.” I look at Saylor as she takes in the group before us. “This is Saylor. Kitty Cat, this is Jax, Harmony, James, and Blue. The panthers.”
“Hi,” she says, giving a little wave.
“You are stunning,” Harmony says. “I love the dress.”
“Thanks, but it’s not mine. Penny let me borrow it.”
“Penny?” She laughs. “Of course she would. She’s my sister.”
“I didn’t know that.” Saylor looks at me as if I did something wrong.
“What?” I ask.
“Ah…man. I know that look,” James says.
“Brother, all of us have to go through it,” Jax says.
“What do you mean?” Harmony glares at her mates.
“Nothing,” James says quickly. “So nice to meet you, Saylor.”
“We heard about the situation you are in,” Blue starts, “We offer our help if it is needed.”
