It was weird.
“I prefer not to answer that.” I coughed to keep my near-growl away. “But it is nice.”
Malcolm nodded, his antennae flicked back and forth. “That was forthcoming. I apologize, but we are excited for you to have someone, er, maybe have someone. When will you show her your actual form?”
I scratched the back of my neck. The fur there had started to shed—more of a molt than anything. Patches were missing along the sides, though I was pretty sure that was from Kassie nuzzling into me, finding her favorite spot to press her lips… and nibble. I didn’t mind that part; that was invigorating, especially when I got to cup her ass and squeeze while she did it. Her ass was like stress balls.
But in the back, where it fell out on its own… was that stress-related?
What if she wasn’t my match?
“I don’t know when I should reveal myself.” I held half a grapefruit in my hand. My tongue uncoiled as I took a tentative lick to savor the taste. “If she is not mine, I will be utterly disappointed. Then I thought, could I make her my match? Just take her, make her mine?”
Malcolm’s antennae scratched his head. “You know, I’m not sure. That sounds more like your monster side talking. Are you sure you are all right? You always play by the rules, you even stay hidden away in your cabin. Maybe you should…”
“No!” I growled, my wings swishing behind me violently.
The entire room stilled and stared at me, and I held the grapefruit to my chest.
That was unexpected.
Lucien hurried toward me and wrapped his arm around my shoulder. “Come, let’s go to the corner over here. Carry on, everyone.” He waved for everyone to continue their lunch, but I felt their red, glowing eyes on me.
“He wants to claim her even if she is not his,” I heard Malcolm whisper.
My wings shook with anger. What if Kassie were mated to him? He was not better than me; he wasn’t. I was the one who could take care of her needs, even if I only rubbed my cock along her slit.
Lucien cupped my face with both hands. “What’s wrong? You sound like you are losing it.”
I reared back, burned by Lucien’s touch. I wanted only Kassie.
“I think he wants her.” I glanced back at Malcolm, who couldn't help but stare. I lifted my chin so he could see the fangs inside my mouth and let out a snarl.
Lucien slapped the side of my face to make me turn to him, and I rubbed my cheek.
“How dare you!” I gripped him by the shirt he still wore. “I’m protecting my match! He wants her for himself!”
Lucien shook his head. “No, he doesn’t. He wants someone for himself, not your female. Atlas, what is going on?”
I breathed heavily and rummaged in the pocket of the jeans I still had on. Kassie said my ass looked like delicious cake, so I would wear them as often as I could.
I pulled out a small piece of cloth and put it up to my nose, taking a deep breath. The smell of her filled my lungs, and I felt a wave of calmness run through my bloodstream.
That’s the stuff.
Lucien stared at me and then at the black laced clothing in my hand.
“What is that?”
I held it tighter in my grasp and pulled it away from him. “Nothing for you. I’m fine.” I took in another breath of the scent.
“Moon Eclipse! Isthather underwear?!” he whispered. “Did you steal her underwear without her knowing?”
I shook my head and let out a breath. “No, she put it in my pocket last night and told me I was a good boy and she couldn’t wait to see me later today.”
Lucien squeaked, and his antennae waved around erratically.
He was jealous,veryjealous.
