worried about losing my wolf.”
Montana felt his chest tightened at the truth in Gabby’s eyes. He was a rank bastard for the way he had behaved. He squeezed his mate in his arms letting Gabby know how honest he was being. “I’m not going anywhere, pumpkin.” He stared into his mate’s jade-green eyes, feeling like he was falling into an abyss. No, he could never hate the little fireball.
“Well, we need to find a solution because the two of you will be residing under the same roof,” Maverick said.
“Really, you want me to stay? I thought Tanny was just being nice about it, but I really get to stay here? I promise not to be a nuisance. Okay, I’ll try not to be on—” Montana covered his mouth. He knew if he didn’t stop Gabby, his mate would go on until he was out of breath. “Okay, with that, I’m going to check on Melonee.” Maverick smiled and shook his head, leading his mate away with him.
“Did I make him mad?”
“No, pumpkin, you can’t make anyone here mad.” Montana carried his mate upstairs. “Time to see Nicholas and have your blood sugar checked.”
Gabby smiled up at him as Montana walked down to the exam room. “You really do care about me?”
Montana kissed his mate before stopping at the door. “With everything in me.”
* * * *
Kyoshi tilted his head. “Was I the only one having a hard time keeping up with him?”
“Nope, I caught ‘friend’ and ‘sweet smell,’” Caden answered with a laugh.
“I understood him.” Johnny beamed. “He wants to be my friend.”
“Me, too,” Keata added.
“Figures you two would,” Kyoshi teased.
“He’s one of us now. You have to be nice to him.” Johnny crossed his arms over his chest. He liked Gabby. The man had orange hair, his favorite color. It used to be pink, but after seeing the vampire’s hair, Johnny had a new favorite color. He’d have to go find Hawk and have a coat and boots ordered in that color. It better be sparkly.
Now all they had to do was stop Gabby from trying to eat Melonee.
* * * *
“I’m okay.” Gabby wiggled around in Montana’s lap. He felt totally embarrassed at the way he had reacted to the little girl. He wanted to put it behind him and forget about it as quickly as possible. “The urge to drink from her is gone. I think feeding from you helped.”
“You better be lucky I have restraint. I almost took you in the den when you drank from me.” Montana nuzzled Gabby’s neck.
“Can we finish his exam before you two decide to go at it?” Nicholas took another tube of blood and then placed a bandage on Gabby’s arm. He blushed at the doctor’s knowing look.
“I seem to remember a mated pair that was trying to give everyone a free show. You had all the mates running around trying to catch you two in the act.” Montana laughed.
Nicholas blushed as he stepped back. “We didn’t do it on purpose. We just forgot anyone else existed.” The doctor walked over to his desk, turning his back on them. Gabby had a feeling he was trying to hide how red his face had become.
“I know what you mean.” Montana kissed Gabby’s bandage.
“Did they really do that?” Gabby whispered. He would be horrified if anyone saw his fat ass sticking out somewhere. It was bad enough Montana had to see it. Gabby shuddered at the thought of the entire house seeing him naked.
“Yep, nearly gave Tank and George friction burn.” Montana chuckled.
Gabby didn’t understand the joke. He guessed he had to be there. He pressed his palm into his erection. What he hadn’t told the wolf was that he got just as horny when he fed. He was still feeling the effects from his last feeding.
It had been a nightmare when he was in the coven. Twice a month he had to find someone willing to engage in the act secretly. They may have picked on him, but a lot of them wanted to fuck him, too. Users.
He was so glad he had Montana now. He didn’t have to be all cryptic when seeking out someone to lie with. And the
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