“I can file a lawsuit challenging the legality of the law because it doesn’t address the rights of a Fated Mate, then ask for an injunction against returning David while the case is pending.”
“Will the judge grant it?”
“I can’t promise but I’m pretty confident we’ll get the injunction. The rights of the Fated Mates are codified in law so we don’t have to fight that battle.”
“Then do it.”
“I will after I look up case law citing this statute. Who knows, I might get lucky and find the courts have already ruled favorably on it.”
“What happens if you find out they uphold the law and the rights of the Fated Mate are excluded?”
“Let’s cross that bridge if we come to it. Have you informed Zane and David about the demand yet?”
“No. I just opened it and called you first. I’m sending it to Logan next and then I’ll speak to my brother and his mate.”
“Do that. I may have to speak with them before I file our challenge.”
“Okay. Let me know what you find. Thanks.”
“No thanks needed. Talk to you later,” Penn said, then ended the call.
After forwarding the email to Logan, Jackson sent a message to Dylon. Swiveling his chair, he leaned back, staring at the tree tops and the deep blue sky as he thoughtabout the possibility of Penn losing and what Zane would do about it.
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David entered their bedroom, stopping short when he saw what was on their bed. “Love, I think someone made a mistake.”
Staring at the delectably cute ass of his mate as they walked into their bedroom, Zane almost bumped into his mate. Looking over David’s shoulder, Zane chuckled at the number of boxes and shopping bags piled on their bed. “Ki must have been shopping again and didn’t know we moved in.”
“He bought all of this?” asked David.
“Yeah, probably stuff for their pup,” Zane said. Then, turning his head, he called, “Hey Ki, what do you want me to do with your loot?”
“Just a minute,” Kieran yelled from his bedroom. “I’ll be right there.”
“C’mon, babe, let’s gather it up,” Zane said, guiding his mate over to the bed. “Jeez, that man can shop.”
Hustling into the room, Kieran grinned at David. “I hope everything is the right size. I kind of guessed, well not really guessed because there was a guy shopping who was your exact size so I asked him if he would help me and he was so nice about it, even finding some stuff that I missed, if you can believe that, well, I would have if I had more time, because everyone else wanted to get back, but they agreed to help me once they found out I was shopping for you. Have you looked at anything yet? Do you like it? It was really fun because Theo, Norm, and Fionn kept offering their opinion about everything.If you don’t like something, it can be returned ‘cause I kept all my receipts.”
Blinking his eyes several times, David was stunned when he finally understood what Kieran said.He bought me clothes? Why? Oh, this is terrible! I don’t have enough money to pay him back. What will he think? Maybe I can return everything because he has the receipts. I hope he won’t be offended if I do that.David glanced at his mate, seeking his help.
Zane was smiling at the mountain of stuff on their bed, mentally pleased Kieran had done it, especially after helping his mate pack up his clothes at Morgan’s. It had broken his heart to see his meager possessions—a few old shirts that someone had mended, a couple pairs of worn and faded blue jeans and the two black hoodies his mate had bought to hide his marks. Zane had already decided a shopping trip was in their near future, but it appeared Kieran had beaten him to it. Not that he minded because shopping wasn’t something he enjoyed—at least in person—but online shopping was a whole different matter.
Then, noticing the dismay on David’s face, Zane’s smile faded, wondering what was causing it. Hoping their mind link was working, Zane asked,Babe, what’s the problem? You don’t have to keep anything you don’t like.
Startled, his eyes rounded at Zane’s voice in his head, unsure what to do next. Then he heard his mate telling him just to say what he wanted to but do it in his mind.I can’t pay Kieran back. I have some money saved but I’m sure it won’t be enough. Do you think he would be offended if I return everything?
Babe, you know as Fated Mates whatever is mine is also yours, right? And that includes my bank accounts. I…we have more than enough money to cover all this.
Shaking his head, David said out loud, “Zane, that’s money you earned. I can’t use it.”
Glancing between the two of them, Kieran suddenly realized the problem. “All this,” Kieran said, waving his arm, “are my gifts to you, David. I don’t want you to pay me back. It’s the ‘Welcome to the Blackwood Pack’ shopping trip we all got when we joined the pack. Actually, I didn’t get you nearly enough but, as I said, the guys were eager to get back because they wanted to watch the newAquamanmovie after spending the day with the Loch Ness Monster. Theo has a real thing for the star, or so I’m told. You don’t have to worry about money anymore because you’re a Fated Mate and besides, as a member of the Blackwood Pack, you now will have a monthly allowance to spend any way you want.” Turning to Logan, who had joined them, he added, “Right,macushla?”
“Monthly allowance?” David echoed.
Looking at Logan, Zane asked, sarcastically, “Is that right, bro?”
Damn, I should have sorted this out with Cody when he was here but too late for that now.“That’s right, bro,” said Logan, “according to Cody. I’ll explain it to you later,” he said, quickly changing the subject. “I see you went shopping, babe. Show me what you bought.”
