Page 44 of Primal Desire
“What?”
“Nothing.” Sloane pulled him closer, until their hips pressed together. “Just thinking about how brave you were. Standing up to him like that.”
Heat flooded Jamie's face. “I was terrified.”
“Still brave.” Sloane’s mouth found that spot below Jamie's ear that made rational thought impossible. “My brave mate.”
Goosebumps rippled across Jamie's skin. A week of being called mate and it still sent electricity through his system every time. The possessiveness should probably worry him more, but after William, after years of relationships built on control and jealousy, Sloane’s version felt like protection rather than prison.
“Aww…” Emma said softly. “You two are disgustingly cute. I'm getting cavities just watching.”
“Back to work,” Jamie said, but he was smiling. “Those guinea pigs won’t feed themselves.”
“Actually,” Emma said, “I think I’ll give you two a minute. Need to check something in the back. Very important. Definitely not just giving you privacy to make out.”
She disappeared through the storage room door with exaggerated stealth.
Alone except for the animals, Jamie turned in Sloane’s arms. His mate looked good here, surrounded by the chaos of the pet store. Like he belonged in Jamie's world just as much as Jamie was learning to belong in his.
“You know you don't have to stay here every shift,” Jamie said. “I'm okay now. Really.”
“I know.” Sloane’s thumb traced Jamie's cheekbone. “Maybe I like watching you work. Very attractive, the way you handle those hamsters.”
“Smooth talker.”
“Only with you.”
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