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initial connection between Colletti-the-human and Colletti-the-lion whose name is Davis. He agreed with me because, while we don’t have any concrete evidence against the lion that would enable him to render judgment, I should go ahead with prosecuting the head of the human side of the organization. Like I said, tweak his tail.”
    Brett flexed his fingers, massaging the back of her head, and was careful not to prick her delicate skin with his claws. “And you didn’t feel that you should have some sort of security detail while you go after the city’s most corrupt crime family? He didn’t feel—”
    “Of course, he did.” She shrugged and tried to ease from his hold. His lion didn’t want to release her but he sensed her need for space so he let her go. “But it was my choice. I’m not some girl who needs to hide behind a man. I lived with enough of that in Ryland. I didn’t want to deal with that caveman attitude here.”
    “That’s just stupid. You let your pride get the best of you and almost got yourself shot!” The words rang through the room. The second the last syllable left his mouth, he went silent. He probably could’ve been a little more tactful saying that but he didn’t regret the message. She was his mate, and he’d nearly lost her before he had the chance to have her.
    “Oh, fuck you very much.” She curled her lip at him, issuing a clear threat, and then spun away, presenting him with her back. She strode toward the windows that made up one wall of the room and stared at the world below. Her back was ramrod straight, and fury filled every inch of her body.
    He sighed and ran a hand through his hair in frustration. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have shouted like that. But…”
    He went to her, unable to stomach the new distance between them. She didn’t move away as he approached and he took that as a good sign. Deciding they should begin as they would live, he didn’t allow her to close herself off. He wrapped his arms around her waist and tugged her against him, enjoying the sensation of her soft curves against his hard body. Not second-guessing himself, he lowered his head and grasped the flesh of her shoulder between his teeth. He didn’t break skin, he wasn’t about to start something they couldn’t finish, but he wanted her to know how he felt.
    Brett released her and lapped at the bruised skin. He didn’t miss the tremors that wracked her body and he knew she felt the same as he did even if she was being prickly at the moment.
    “You’re mine. Mine . I just met you and already I don’t know what I’d do without you. The fact you’ve been in so much danger enrages my lion. Do I feel like the situation we’re in could have been avoided? Yes. Do I think it was foolish? Yes.” He took a calming breath. “Do I wish you’d taken a different path, and that Marcus would have shoved a protection detail on you? No.” She stiffened for a moment and he encouraged her to turn and face him. She didn’t bite him as he repositioned her and he carefully enfolded her in his arms so they were chest to chest. “Because if you had made the smart decision, I wouldn’t be here with you now.” He lowered his head and brushed his mouth across hers. “And nothing gets a guy hotter than protecting his mate.”
    “Mate…” she murmured.
    It was the first time they’d confirmed the truth between them, the first time either said the words out loud. “Yes. I’m your mate, and you’re mine. As soon as this bullshit is handled, I’m going to tie you to that bed and make love to you until you can’t walk straight.”
    Jennifer whimpered and wiggled against him and it took all of his control not to do exactly as he promised right this second. But they needed to wait until the danger to her had passed which meant he wanted this shit wrapped up ASAP.
    “We could…”
    Brett shook his head. “I want to stay on alert, I want to be ready to protect you. I know the second I get inside you, I