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“Fine, but I am taking a drink and the sandwich.”
He smiled slightly. “Good.”
She tucked the sandwich under her arm and took the drink bottle. She put her hand in his, and he walked out with her carrying his own sandwich.
They left the shop, walked around the corner, and down a small path that led to a quiet park. There were benches that looked out with a view of crashing waves.
He steered her toward a seat and took up a spot next to her. He unwrapped his sandwich and started to eat. “I am sorry I didn’t take the time to explain.”
“You are working against years of indoctrination and fear. I know it would be worse if I run into another alpha, but I would be just as afraid of them and likely far more aggressive.”
He nodded. “Right. Considering your activity, the stronghold would not let you not take a mate.”
She opened her sandwich. “Mate. That sounds so stupid.”
“My parents are mates. It is something a little beyond the contract of marriage. It binds the lives together.” He kept eating.
She frowned. “How?”
He began to tell her about alpha venom, the bite, and knotting.
She blinked. “So, you get stuck?”
“Yes. I haven’t done that myself, but yes, I would get stuck.”
“That sounds intensely uncomfortable.” She was frank as she folded her wrapper up.
“It is my job to make certain that you don’t mind it.”
Ysma frowned. “Give me your hand.”
He extended his arm. She grabbed his hand and just smelled roasted pork, so she worked up his arm, sniffing as she went. The crook of his elbow was intriguing. He did smell like the ocean, but he also smelled like sun-warmed flowers.
“Well, that’s nice.”
He raised his brows. “My elbow?”
“Your hand smelled like your sandwich.”
“You could get a better scent from my neck or armpit.”
“Yeah, or groin. Nope. Not after eating.” She snorted.
“Can I catch more of your scent?”
“Where do you want to get it from?”
“Your neck. You have an extra gland there that puts out scent when you are in heat. Passively, it is still enough scent to confirm if we are compatible.”
She made a face and then nodded. “Fine.”
He picked her up and settled her across his thighs. She remained still as he brought his head toward her neck, and she felt his cheek graze hers. He inhaled, and she got a much stronger dose of his scent. It was radiating out of him. He smelled particularly good.
She shivered and remained there, sitting up, and her eyes closed.
He pressed a kiss to the side of her neck. “This little spot over here. It will swell when you are in heat.”
“Delightful. A bulging neck. Just what every girl dreams of.”
