Page 40 of Enter the Lair
After showering they dressed and went to Talen’s.He felt Sarah’s unease as they approached the door.They walked in and were assailed by the overenthusiastic Sasha.The pup wiggled and tried to jump up on Sarah.“Down Sasha,” Devon said firmly.Sasha dropped down to all fours, but continued to rub against both of them
Sarah leaned over to pet the dog.“She seems to listen well.”
Devon shrugged.“You just have to assert your dominance if you want a female to listen to you.”
Sarah stood and gave him an exasperated look.“You keep telling yourself that big guy.”
He had forgotten what teasing was.He smiled as Lucy came into the living room.Her face lit up immediately.
She ran over and hugged the startled Sarah.“I’m so happy to meet you.We need a little more estrogen in this place.”She winked.
Sarah smiled.“It does look like the boys have us outnumbered.”
Lucy returned the smile.“Talen says you’re a Park Ranger,” she said brightly.
Sarah continued to smile yet her emotions surged.“Yes.”
“I love to shoot.I don’t like hunting, but I love shooting targets.My mom taught me when I was young and have always enjoyed it.Maybe we could set up some targets some time,” she said happily.
Sarah looked at Devon.“I like her.”
Talen strolled into the room with one of the male pups sleeping in his arms.“Let’s wait until after my boys are born shall we.”He kissed Lucy on the cheek as soon as he reached her.
Devon felt Sarah soften.“I agree.We should wait till after your pregnancy.Some of my rifles have quite a recoil,” she winked at Lucy.“After though, I will teach you how to shoot all the guns your mother wouldn’t.”
Talen’s face took on a pained expression.Lucy laughed.“Yup.I like her.”She hooked her arm around Sarah, let’s go play with Sadi and the pups.
Devon watched as the girls left, chatting.He turned to his brother.
Talen petted the sleeping dog in his arms.“I’m not sure it bodes well for either of us that our mates are proficient with weapons.”
Devon scratched his neck.“At least yours doesn’t hunt.”He admitted to himself he didn’t like Sarah in the line of fire.
“Lucy may not be willing to kill, but she had no problem shooting Cyril.”
Devon realized his brother was trying to reassure him Sarah was a welcome member to the family.“Strong women.Strong lair.”
Talen smacked him affectionately on the shoulder.“Damn straight brother.”
“Is Sarah okay here for a little while?”
“Of course.Where are you going?”
“I need to have a talk with Dad.”
* * *
Devon opened his parent’s door.His Mother, greeting him with a welcoming smile and a warm hug, brimming with love.“Devon, it’s wonderful to see you.”
Galen leaned against the door jamb, his arms crossed, with a curious look on his face.Devon tested his emotions, finding a sense of peace.Relief.
“Father,” Devon said respectfully.
Galen raised an eyebrow.“So formal today,” he said with amusement.
“I haven’t given you the respect you deserve,” Devon replied seriously.
Galen straightened and walked over.“You have nothing to apologize for, son.You were an innocent victim.We should have told you and your brothers long ago.That was my mistake, not yours.”