His Imperfect Mate 26 (15 page)

D smiled as he wrapped his arms around Sloane’s waist, letting the feel of his man soak into his skin. “I’ll defend you anytime if anyone tries to harm you.”

Sloane chuckled.

“How much of it did you hear?” D asked as Sloane held him.

“Everything. Maverick and I saw you leaving the kitchen and followed.”

“And you let me think I was about to get my ass handed to me the whole time?” D screeched. “Thanks a lot.”

Sloane kissed him on his temple, a smile on his lips. “I knew you had to face your father and speak your mind. I wasn’t about to take that away from you, but I was close enough to kill the bastard if he touched you.” Sloane leaned back, his eyes narrowing. “Why didn’t you tell me I was your first?” There was a slight growl in his words.

“Would that have changed anything?” D asked.

Sloane sighed. “No.”

“Then it didn’t matter.”

Sloane released D and grabbed his hand. “Let’s go home, hon.”

Those were magical words to D’s ears. He had a mate, a home, and someone to love for all eternity. Their beginning had been rocky, but D knew that his mate loved him for who he was, imperfections and all.

Now all they had to do was get rid of the rats.

* * * *

Chance walked back into the diner, scanning the place for his mate. There was no way he was allowing the little human to get away from him. Seth was as glorious looking as the sunrise, and Chance wasn’t going to let the man get away.

“He’s off today,” Cody said from behind the counter. “His nephew had a doctor appointment.”

Chance took a seat at the counter. His shoulders slumped as disappointment filled him at the fact that he wouldn’t be able to see his mate today. “Why is he taking his nephew to the doctor?”

Cody leaned his arms on the counter, sighing. “He has custody of Oscar after his parents were killed in a house fire. I know you’re his mate, but take it easy on him, Chance. Seth has been through a lot, and so has Oscar. I don’t need you adding to that.”

Chance was stunned. His mate was a parent? He smiled and nodded toward Cody. The thought of helping his mate raise a cub made his chest fill with pride.

He was going to be a papa.

Hot damn!

THE END

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Lynn Hagen loves writing about the somewhat flawed, but lovable. She also loves a hero who can see past all the rough edges to find the shining diamond of a beautiful heart.

You can find her on any given day curled up with her laptop and a cup of hot java, letting the next set of characters tell their story.

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