Page 126 of Savage Mates

Damn them.

Men.

Lions.

They truly thought they were in charge.

“We are in charge,” the three said together and I rolled my eyes.

After four more hard cracks, we were interrupted by a knock on the front door.

Thor growled, loathing interruptions.

“I better see who that is.” I was shocked Titus allowed me to crawl off the bed. Holding back a smile, I grabbed my robe for the second time that morning, wincing as I’d expected the moment the silky material slipped past my aching buttocks.

I headed to the door, giving them my stern look. “I suggest you stay here. You’re not properly dressed for company.”

“Says who?” Zeus tossed back.

“Says the person in charge of this household.” I laughed as I walked to the front door, shocked to find Carrie standing on the other side. “What’s wrong?”

“A package arrived for you.”

“Okay. I’ll get it later.” I could tell my expression was one of being perplexed. Why would she come out here to tell me I’d received a delivery?

“No,” she said, biting back a smile. “You’re going to want to see this. Like now.”

“Okay,” I said, laughing. “Let me get dressed.”

“Hurry.”

Less than five minutes later and after convincing my mates to don some clothes, we piled into the Jeep my father had loaned me, heading to the location where all packages were delivered.

There was a huge crowd of workers and my father already there. Given it was so early, I was shocked.

Carrie had made her way back and was standing with something in her hand.

“Any idea what’s being delivered?” Titus asked.

“No clue. I guess we’ll see.” I parked the vehicle, immediately jumping out.

“This is for you,” Carrie said, handing me a note in an envelope.

I had a feeling she knew exactly what this was all about. Very tentatively, I opened the envelope, shocked to see it was from Pamela.

Lauren,

I hope you’re well, enjoying your new life. Someone missed you to the point of her health declining so I knew there was only one thing I could do. You’ll be able to take care of her much better than I could. And perhaps, she’ll finally find a mate.

Your friend always,

Pamela

With my entire body shaking, I headed toward my father. The man had a huge grin on his face.

“You have some interesting friends, my daughter.” He motioned to the others crowding around to back away and as soon as they did, I clasped both hands over my mouth.

Simba.