Bonnie speaks first, her mouth dropping open in awe. “Holy hot twins, Batman!”
This, of course, causes Bloom to giggle, and Pike to chuckle. I move to Bonnie’s back and put my arms around her waist, making sure she’s tight against my chest. My fangs pop free of my gums and I bare them at the strange wolves and growl. “Mine.”
“Over possessive, annoying freakin’ wolf! I am not yours!” Bonnie grumbles as she pushes to get out of my arms. When I don’t immediately release her she looks over her shoulder. I can tell exactly when she notices my fangs because her eyes get wide. “When did that start happening?”
I close my eyes and will my fangs to go back. When my teeth are back to normal I tell her. “Probably around the time I discovered my mate is a sassy brunette who doesn’t know how to filter what comes out of her mouth.”
“I can too.”
“You never do.” I say turning her so she’s facing me.
“I just did.” She says crossing her arms.
“How do you see saying “Holy hot twins, Batman!” as filtering?”
There’s a gleam of mischief in her eyes as she responds. “Because what I really wanted to say was…” She turns to the twins and winks. “Please let me be the middle in your hot twin threesome.”
My fangs pop free, once again, as I growl in warning. “Bonnie.”
Pike, Bloom, and Navin laugh uncontrollably. Nick, however, winks back at Bonnie with a grin on his face. I push Bonnie to stand behind me and bare my teeth at the weaker wolf. This causes him to join in with the laughter. I really am not seeing how this is funny.
Pike pats me on the chest. “Calm down, Tuck. No one’s going to take what’s yours.”
“I’m not his.” Bonnie huffs from behind me.
“Bon, I wouldn’t push the big scary wolf’s buttons right now.” Bloom warns from her post at Pike’s side. She’s still extremely weak, but she’s been refusing Pike’s help. I can see on his face how much the rejection is hurting him.
“Fine.” Bonnie pouts, but makes sure to add. “But don’t expect it to last long.”
My fangs recede, and I smile at my sassy little mate. “Wouldn’t want it to.”
"If the show is over. How about we go inside and discuss what you came here for.” Naven get down to business as he directs us in to the pack house. The house is a large, two story, plantation style home with porches on both levels that wrap around the front and sides, supported by pristine white columns that blend perfectly with the white of the house. It’s the last thing you’d expect to find in the back woods of West Virginia, but somehow it fits in the wooded setting this pack has made its home.
He guides us to an office at the back of the house. The back wall is nothing but floor to ceiling windows and the other three walls are covered in over-flowing bookcases. In front of the window is an obscenely large desk. Naven takes the seat behind it with Nick standing at the right of his back and then motions for us to sit, as well. Pike and Bloom take the leather chairs directly in front of the desk, and instead of sitting Bonnie and myself stand directly behind our Alpha pair.
“Our Elders told me you have information on the woman we’re looking for.” Gone is the broody Pike from the RV. Back straight, chin squared, eyes focused. He’s now in Alpha mode, exuding power and confidence.
“We might.” Naven says, as he steeples his hands under his chin.
“And?” Pike prompts.
“And before we disclose that information we need to know why you’re looking for her.”
“Because…” Pike starts, but a touch of Blooms hand on his arm stops him. She gives him a forced smile and a little shake of her head. He concedes and lets her take over the conversation.
“I’m sick.”
“Aren’t you wolf?” Naven scents the air, trying to pick up the wolf smell on Bloom. When he can’t immediately pick up the scent his brow scrunches in confusion.
“Half. My father was human.” Bloom explains.
“Still the shifter gene is dominant.” I can practically see the wheels turning in Naven’s head as he tries to figure out how this is possible. If this is tripping him up, when he finds out its Bloom’s mating marking causing her to be sick his mind will blow.
“I don’t shift.” Naven’s eyes get huge, but before he can respond Bloom continues. “And my mark is what’s causing me to be sick.”
Naven and Nick gasp in shock. Bloom ignores their reactions. “The lady we’re looking for is the only person who can help me.”