“A bonded mate cannot, uh, orgasm without the scent or voice of the other near. They cannot find their own release, without their mate’s scent in the room. And they are unable to have intimate contact with a non-mate, without becoming physically ill.” He closed his eyes and waited for her palm to connect with his cheek.
Unexpectedly, she doubled over in a fit of laughter. It was music to his ears. It was a little crazed and a bit illogical until she said, “That’s why I puked.” She was laughing so hard she was crying.
“I hate to interrupt, because you seem so cheerful, but I don’t understand. Puked?” Now he was the bewildered one. Until…
“You see, I went on a date with another officer. And at the end, when he kissed me goodnight, I spewed all over his shoes.” She couldn’t stop laughing.
Well, he didn’t think it was so funny. “Why were you kissing another man? I thought we, well, I thought we would be together.”
“Honey, I bolted after the wedding/sex and tried to get you out of my mind. Unfortunately, I had a pretty rough time so I kept busy.”
“Retching on other men? I have to admit I’m extremely jealous-of the kiss, not the vomitus. It is a wonderful story, but it is making me irate so let’s not speak of it again-ever.” While he was pining after her she was out smooching other men. His jaw clenched.
Uh, oh his eyes had turned from beautiful intense blue to a vivid yellow. “Um, are your eyes supposed to be turning color? It’s quite disturbing. Can you make them happy blue again? If not I might just start crying. I am pregnant you remember. And out of ice cream.” She held up the empty carton.#p#分页标题#e#
He closed his eyes, took a few calming breaths, and when he opened them again his eyes were the color of indigo and they reflected his glee. “That’s the past. I will try not to think of you necking with other men.” He heaved. “My eyes turn yellow when my beast is close to the surface. I’m sorry to have startled you. You’re not upset that you cannot…copulate with others?”
She blushed, “No, I haven’t exactly been the most experienced. I never had the time, or inclination, to start a sexual relationship with anyone. I would say you caught me at a weak moment, but if you insist we were meant for each other, I’m not going to dispute it.”
“You’re pretty agreeable.” He beamed at her.
“Whatever you say. Just try and remember that.”
Chapter 5
“I’ll go pick Trevor up. I’ve missed him so much. Do you mind? I’d like to keep busy.” Katie asked Shana.
“I don’t mind at all. He’ll be so happy to see you. Just be prepared for the non-stop questions of the five year old mind.” She smirked. “Last time I picked him up he asked, ‘how come Tina don’t have a weenie’ in front of the teacher and parents.”
Katie smiled “It’s kinda early for him to have seen Tina’s non-weenie. Kid is starting early.” She picked up her car keys, a bag of chips, and walked out to her car.
Something smelled funny. Like garbage, slimy. Ick. Katie went to her car and got in before she saw what was on her windshield. She simply sat there for a few minutes to let it process. When she comprehended what she was viewing, she went back into the house and saw Shana at the table. “You’re going to have to get Trevor today, Shana. I’m not feeling real well.”
Shana turned and saw Katie, white as a sheet, walking through the kitchen. She looked unfocused and lost. Without thought she yelled for Conner. He came bounding in from the back porch and saw Katie. He sprinted over to her and took her in his arms.
He held her for a lengthy amount of time just stroking her hair and whispering soothing words in her ear. He had no idea what was going on.
When Shana came from the garage and spoke, “I called Sheriff Paul. He’s on his way. Are you alright Katie?”
She answered on autopilot. “Yeah, I’m just super tired. I’m going to take a nap.” She started to pull away from Conner, but he simply lifted her into his arms and headed toward her room.
He undressed her to her panties and bra and laid her under the covers. He pressed a gentle kiss to her temple and started to walk away when he heard her small voice.
“Don’t go. Stay with me for a while.”
He tried not to let his disbelief and alarm show. He could tell she was a strong, and proud, woman who didn’t ask for comfort often. He removed his clothes down to his boxers and hopped into bed with her. “Will you tell me what happened?”
She shuddered and admitted, “There was a picture on my car window.” He waited and was surprised when she continued, “It was a picture of me fresh from academy. Last time I saw it, it was on the mantle at my house. Someone put a bloody hole in between my eyes, and the edges of the photo were burned. Who does that?” He could hear the note of alarm in her voice.