Logan glanced down to see his own erection bulging in his jeans. “True, but maybe you can disarm the enemy by taunting them with it.” Logan stayed in his human form with Kate, ready to deal with Chen if needed. He’d always found a sharp mind almost, if not more important, than sharp claws.
The door opened, and the familiar scent of home wafted through. Dominic Savage, the prime’s mate and second in command, stood with a few of their clan at his back. Dom took a deep breath and smiled. Logan knew what that grin could do to his libido, and he glanced quickly at Kate to see how she reacted.
But his mate only stepped closer behind him and scratched his back with comforting, sharp nails. Herguersettled his but not Jesse’s apparently, because Jesse hadn’t turned back into his human skin.
Kate patted his back, and Jesse growled a warning for the others to keep away as he slowly shifted back.
“Claimed them both, eh, Kate?” Dom’s smile was genuine.
“Yes, I did.”
“Good.” Dom strode forward and took Jesse in a huge hug that lifted him off the ground. Seeing that, the rest of the small party entered and gave congratulations. Yet they kept their respectful distance from Kate.
Pleased, Logan returned the slaps and handshakes and hugs.
“Damn. Guess this means you’re off limits now?” one of them asked Logan. “Kate doesn’t look like the type to share.”
“I’m not,” she snapped, and the Ravager grinned at her with a good-natured leer.
Jesse stepped back, keeping her behind him. “Settle down, Kate. Terry’s just teasing.” He focused on Dom. “So, you know what’s going on, then?”
Dom nodded. “I’m up to speed. Let’s get you three back home where you belong.” As they walked, Logan noted the empty warehouse. Dom shook his head. “Logan, a warning. Eric is beyond upset they implicated you in a human murder. It’s taken Vicki and Malcolm nearly sitting on his ass to keep him from hunting Will down and ripping his head off.”
The other Ravagers behind them muttered their approval of the idea.
“Why doesn’t he?” Kate asked.
Jesse answered, “Because that’s my job.”
Logan blew out a loud breath. “Ourjob.”
“Right. Sorry. Our job,” Jesse agreed and shocked Logan into missing a step. “As your mates, it’s up to us to seek retribution. You’re used to the old pack, with Eric as leader. But this isyourpack, Kate. We’re your protectors now, so it’s on us to make this thing with Lawless end the right way.”
“What right way? Just rip his guts out and be done with it,” Kate barked.
“Nowthat’sa real Ravager female,” Terry said with approval.
Logan didn’t like his tone and shoved an elbow in his gut.
Terry coughed. “Easy, Logan. Damn, I’m not touching. Just admiring.”
“From a fucking distance,” Jesse growled.
Kate grinned.
Dom groaned. “Save me from the idiocy of the newly mated.”
“Um, Dom? Didn’t you just get tied to Prime, the queen, and Malcolm a month ago?” Terry asked.
“Yeah, so I know what the hell I’m talking about.” Dom glared at Terry, who quickly slid to the rear of the group. “Now let’s get home. Being in this dump sets my teeth on edge.”
“Is that any way to talk about the man who saved your kin?” Tommy Chen stepped out of the shadows. A dozen of his men stood behind him, armed to the teeth.
Dom didn’t break stride. He walked right up into Chen’s space. “Problem?”
“Not at all. I just found myself ending a meeting earlier than expected and thought I’d send my well-wishes to your happy little group.”
Chen’s men snickered.
