Page 22 of The Mating Need

“You’re the one who gave Zoe money to return to us. Thank you. I’m happy to meet you. Welcome to our home. Have you eatenyet?”

“Thought it was best to meet both of you first and tell you my story. Wouldn’t feel right if I didn’t. I sure could use a meal, and if that’s okay with you, I’d like to dine here witheveryone.”

Seemed like the right answer, because a few minutes later, he was seated at a table with the alpha couple themselves, their little girl, Dale and a pretty Lupine he introduced as his mate,Beth.

Much as he enjoyed the meal, and getting acquainted with the alpha couple and the pack, Troy disliked being apart from Jenny. As a storm rumbled outside, he couldn’t help but worry abouther.

Jenny can take care of herself. Alwayscould.

He couldn’t help the nagging feeling that maybe she didn’t need him after all they had been throughtogether.

Because Jenny seemed to have a little secret of her own she hid, only Troy suspected hers was far more powerful. As lethal as his skills were as Lupine, as quickly as he could slash and claw and kill ifnecessary…

Jenny could do worse. Much worse. Maybe soon she’d open up and trusthim.

Before it was toolate.