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covered in a pattern that complimented the walls. The huge bed had a contrasting comforter on it that gave the room depth. Over all it was a room meant to calm, just what she needed.”
    “You can sleep in one of my tees if that’s ok with you?” he said walking into the room.
    She reached out to take it, a smile hovering on her lips.
    “Thanks, I appreciate it.”
    “The bathroom is right through that door.” He pointed to the door on the opposite side of the room. “Call me if you need anything, I’ll hear you. Goodnight, Tori.”
    “Goodnight, Hale.”
    That stupid smile hovering around her lips came out to play. You like him. Her inner voice kept saying and doing summersaults in her head. Quiet! She told her inner voice. Of course she liked him, what was not to like.
    Therein lay the problem she acknowledged. She couldn’t find a reason not to like him, and it was making her weary of him. Not that her body was getting the hint. No her body was in full heat. Her nipples were tight and begging to be touched, her skin was sensitive and her pussy was telling her just how long it had gone without any action. It had been a long dry spell for her.
    Grabbing the tee she headed towards the bathroom, she didn’t need action she needed a plan and sleep.

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    “Mate.” His other side told him again.
    “I know she’s our mate. What would you like me to do? Should I storm into the room throw her over our shoulder and carry her to our room?”
    His beast purred in satisfaction at the thought.
    “Did I forget to mention she would be frightened and kicking and screaming if we did that.”
    That quieted his beast for the moment. Not that it gave him any peace because he wanted to do just what he described. He wanted her lying next to him preferably in his arms, but she needed time and space to get to know him.
    That’s why he was downstairs playing one of his games while he listened to her turn the water on and get in the shower.
    The thought of his t-shirt draped over her body was turning him on. “Mate.” His other side was quick to remind him.
    His phone vibrated in his pocket. “Hale.”
    “Dante. I got some information out of your friend.”
    “He’s not my friend. What did you find out?”
    “He works for a guy who calls himself John, no one knows his real name. This John is interested in your mate, wants to sell her to some wealthy client.”
    “Did you get an address for this John?”
    “That’s the interesting part. John is staying with Rita, Tori’s best friend. Other than that no one has an address for him.”
    “Where is Charm now?”
    Dante gave a soft laugh. “Do you really want to know?”
    “No. Thanks for taking care of that for me.”
    “You’re welcome. My brothers said it’s about time they finally got to have some fun.”
    Hale laughed. “Tell them they’re welcome.”
    “Hale, remember real beauty can’t be seen with the eyes, it’s felt with the heart.” The line went dead.
    Now Dante’s an oracle. Hale pushed away the words and stood listening for movement upstairs. All was quiet, she had gone to bed for the evening. The thought of her being so close, but not with him, pained him. He climbed the stairs and sat in front of her door.
    Hale allowed his eyes to close and his body to relax. Thoughts of Tori lying in his arms helped to soothe him. It was the sound of her screaming and thrashing in bed that had him jumping to his feet.
    He entered the room to find her drenched in a cold sweat as she fought the air around her.
    “It’s alright, Tori, nothing’s going to hurt you.” He gave her a mental push sending her into a deeper sleep. Leaning over he picked her up and carried her to his room. His mate should sleep in his arms.
    His beast gave him a smile of victory that Hale ignored. Gently he tucked her into his bed before he joined her. Drawing her close, he wrapped his arms around her and fell asleep.

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    Tori woke feeling warm. She snuggled back into the