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“I’ll have someone here within the hour to close the store for remodeling. Someone will contact you about interviewing for a position in the new store as long as you don’t treat customers like she does.” He points an accusing finger at the now withered Bambi.
“Yes sir, Mr. Black. I’d like to keep my job,” comes a soft reply from the look-a-like. Are they sisters, I wonder?
Masen pulls out his phone before we have even stepped out the door. “Sid, I need someone with retail experience to shut down a store in the mall. Do you think you or Red could come here within the hour?” He’s quiet for a few seconds before saying, “Thanks, I’ll explain later. It’s the Kitty’s Kloset. Thanks again, Sid.”
He hangs up, and I tug him into an alcove for the restrooms. “Masen, she was a bitch, but that wasn’t necessary.”
His face is hard when he leans down closer to me. “Yes, it was,” he grates. “I’ll be damned if a store I own will treat you or anyone for that matter like that. She’s just a jealous bitch who wishes she could be half as beautiful as you.” His voice is gruff as he grabs me around the back of my neck and smashes his mouth to mine. All the questions I was going to ask about him owning the store evaporate as his tongue licks across my bottom lip gently. I gasp as his teeth nibble, he takes advantage and deepens the kiss. One of my hands fists the hem of his t-shirt, allowing my knuckles to brush his hard stomach. He groans into my mouth at the contact. My other hand runs up his chest and around his neck, my fingers seek his soft short dark hair pulling him down lower to me as I rise up on my toes trying to get closer. Masen wraps an arm around my lower back crushing me to him as he moves my head with his other hand angling me to control the kiss. It started sweet, but now we are both panting.
I’m so close to him that when his phone vibrates in his front pocket, I feel it. I drop my head back from his and moan lowly as he continues to pepper kisses along my throat and collarbones. When it buzzes again, I realize what’s happening. Opening my eyes, I see two men standing about fifteen feet away watching. My cheeks burn red as I clear my throat. Masen hasn’t stopped and his hand runs down my back to cup my butt. I try backing away and whispering his name, but he’s lost in his task.
“Masen, people are watching,” I say a little louder. He growls but still doesn’t stop. I don’t think he’s even listening to me. I grab what I can of his hair and tug it back, pulling him from my neck.
He hisses but not in pain as his eyes pop open. “I need you,” he rumbles, turning and pushing me against the wall.
“Masen! There are people watching.” I nod my head to the two men standing even closer than they were. He straightens to his full height before turning his body, seeming to have grown. His protective, possessive nature causes him to growl viciously.
Now that I’m no longer in a fog of lust, it’s clear they’re both shifters. His big body backs me even closer to the wall, shielding me from their curious stares. “What are you doing?” His voice is quiet and grim.
Both of the men look at Masen in obvious fear but stand their ground. “The Alpha is looking for his Mate. He’s not going to be happy you have her.”
Masen’s head tilts. “Alpha? His Mate?” he questions like he can’t understand what they’re saying. “I AM THE ALPHA! She is MINE!” He booms, his voice holding an air of authority I’ve never heard. They step back, clearly caught off guard by his aggression. “Where is he, your alpha?” he spits.
Both men are slowly backing away. Their hands held up in a placating manner. I can feel their fear. “Don’t take another step if you want to keep breathing.” They freeze. “Little One, pull my phone out of my pocket and call Michael. Tell him to bring a car, we have some... guests returning with us.” Both men pale and shake visibly. “I really only need one of you. I’m being very generous allowing you both to live. If you move, I will kill you where you stand. If you cooperate, I will more than likely let you live.”
The violence in the air is palpable, we all know he is capable of what he says. I bring my hand around to his front left pocket and retrieve his phone. I hit the button to dial Michael, and he answers on the second ring.
“Alpha.”
“Michael, it’s me. We are at the mall in Marshall. Masen wants you to bring a car around, we have guests returning with us.”
“Are you safe, Luna?” I can hear noise in the background as he rushes around.
“Yes Michael, I’m fine. I think you should hurry though. I think he’s trying very hard not to kill them.” A satisfied hum comes from Masen like just the thought makes him happy.
“Shit, try not to kill them, Mase. Can you hear me? We need information,” Michael says through the phone. Masen’s chest rumbles, but he doesn’t respond.
“Ah you better hurry, they look like they might try to bolt, and if they run, they will die.”
“Luna, I’m coming. No matter what happens, stay safe and near Mase.” The line clicks as he hangs up. I keep the phone in my hand and rub Masen’s wide back with my other.
I send him soothing thoughts. “It’s okay, Big Guy. I’m here. I’m safe.”
Masen’s phone vibrates in my hand. When I look down, Sid’s name pops up. I totally forgot he was on his way. I tag the green icon and answer, “Sid, it’s Sophie. Are you here?”
“Yup, is Mase busy?”
“Yes, ah no, we are right around the corner from the shop by the restrooms. Could you come over here, please?”
“I’ll be right there,” he answers darkly
Moments later, I hear Sid, “Just what I was hoping you’d found,” he says almost happily as he slams them both on the back so hard they stumble forward a few paces. Masen snarls as they near us. “Ah better not get too close to our Luna there. He’s been real jumpy lately. Luna, you want to come out he...”
“NO!” Masen barks and pushes me back further.
Now that Sid is here, I relax a little knowing he’ll probably be able to keep Masen from killing them. “Hey, we didn’t know he was lying. He told us she was his Mate.” Masen’s ugly growl cuts him off from speaking.
“Please, be quiet. He really is trying very hard,” I say quietly. I nuzzle my face into his back and bring my hands around front. I drop his phone back in his front pocket then run my hands under his shirt, touching his too hot skin. His muscles contract as I graze my fingertips over his belly and sides trying to comfort him. I continue touching him and stay as close as possible. His breathing is deep and even, but he hasn’t spoken. I know he’s trying to remain calm. I can feel his emotions warring. He wants to rip them to shreds for what they’ve said, and he knows they’re working with the rouge. He also knows this could be the chance to find them and end this so he shouldn’t hurt them. Masen also struggles with the fact that they were so near us, and he didn’t realize it.Masen, I know you will always take care of me. I wasn’t scared; I just didn’t want them watching us.I send my thoughts to him. “I love you,” I say out loud. His hands cover mine over his shirt, holding me to him.
