“Our room?” Abby asked once he was gone.
Jess blushed then laughed. “It’s a long story, and I promise to tell you everything later. But first, I want to go over some of the stuff I’ve been able to come across. I found it when I was doing research on my guys, but I think it could apply to your situation as well. Cody has been a fountain of information.”
“Do you hear that, Tah?” Abby brushed her fingers along his cheek, including him in the talk. “Jess may have some answers for us.” She kept touching Tah, but turned to look at Jess. “Do you think he’ll be okay?” She voiced her greatest fear to the only real friend she’d ever had.
“I hope so,” Jess assured her. “I know that Diane will do everything in her power to make sure he is. I know Cody will do everything he can. And I know that you’ll do whatever it takes to keep him here with you. You love him.”#p#分页标题#e#
It wasn’t a question, and Abby nodded. “He’s everything to me.”
“I understand,” Jess whispered. “The thought of losing one of my guys terrifies me.”
“Both of them then?”
Jess sighed and shook her head. “All four of them.”
“Four?” Abby was pretty sure her voice squeaked with surprise.
“I know how it sounds, but trust me, it’s the most beautiful relationship I’ve ever been a part of. They love me, and I can’t imagine my life without them.”
“I’m happy for you, Jess.”
“Thanks. I’m happy for you too. You found your lion.”
“I can’t lose him.”
“Cody has been through this before with shifters who are unaware for one reason or another of the spirit they share a physical body with. He’s helped many learn how to shift.”
“He said he’s seen some not make it.”
Jess nodded. “He’s watched some refuse to stop fighting and seen them die because of it. He doesn’t talk about those a lot.”
“Do you hear that, Tah? You have to stop fighting and learn how to work with your lion. Stop being stubborn. Listen to him. He’s you, and you’re him.”
“That’s exactly right. They are two parts of one whole. As my guys say, there isn’t one without the other. Cody says sometimes the animal side will lay dormant, until their one true mate appears. That person can call forth the beast.”
“He thinks that’s what I did?”
“Yes. But there was so much more going on. Tah’s beast went from being dormant to waking with a vengeance. His mate was there, and she was in danger. Add to that the fact you were ovulating, and it’s a sure way to turn the animal feral.”
“So the animal tried to take over?”
“Essentially. He would have fought Tah at every opportunity to protect you. He would have needed you close at all times. And the need to bind you to him sexually would have been a dominant force.”
Abby nodded. “We separated for a few hours. I went to the library to contact your dad while Tah went to buy supplies. A woman hit on him and it drove him insane. He said he could smell the lust on her and it disgusted him. He couldn’t get me alone and naked fast enough.”
Jess grinned. “So?”
Abby knew just what Jess was asking. “It was amazing. Absolutely, hands down, amazing. And it only gets better.”
Jess grinned. “I’m glad to hear that.”
“Do you hear me talking about how incredibly sexy you are?” Abby whispered the question to Tah. She turned back to Jess. “I’ve noticed his eyes changing between his brown and a golden yellow color.”
Jess nodded. “They’re still separate right now. Anything else?”
“His hair. It’s been getting streaks of gold and red through it. He’s stronger than before. His senses are off the charts. And there have been a few other things.”
“Such as?” Jess prompted when Abby stopped.
“His cock.”
“Ummm, what?”
Abby cleared her throat. “His cock has changed since we first made love.”
“How?”
“Oh, God, I can’t believe I’m having this conversation.”
“I’m sleeping with four guys,” Jess reminded her with a grin. “Trust me. Nothing you say will shock me.”
“His cock has these protrusions that remind me of the penile barbs on a lion. They’re not barbs, but where they would be along the shaft of a lion, he has bumps that swell up and eventually lock him inside me while he ejaculates.”#p#分页标题#e#
“You were ovulating,” Jess mused, while she nodded her head. “It’s the way of the beast to ensure his seed has time to take root in your womb. Or at least that would be my thought. It makes sense.”