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“Maybe.”

“I never agreed to a mating with her, but yes, it was being discussed.” He approached his desk, leaning his hips on it as he educated her on those topics she should have known about years ago. “Typically, a male shifter will decide to search out his female. He’s driven by instinct and heads in a general direction toward her. That’s why Maddox landed here. He was driven by a need to find Fredrica and made his way here. He’s originally from L.A.”

Considering the man’s sun-bronzed skin, Alyssa wasn’t surprised.

“But an alpha is sometimes not so lucky.” Drew’s statement snagged her attention. “Because I need to be here to lead my pack, to search out my fated mate, I’d have to sacrifice them unless my mate found me.” His stare was intense, as she explained. “Often alphas agree to arranged matings to strengthen their pack and form bonds or settle disputes with neighboring packs.

“So my presence interrupted your power move?”

“No. You saved me from a terrible mistake.” He straightened, his fingers curling around the edge of the desk. “I would not mate with Lydia. No way. She did nothing for me. I’m not attracted to her. She’s pushy in a way I don’t like. I bet she makes a bomb ass lawyer, but it wouldn’t surprise me if she tried to muscle her way into Master’s Grilling.”

Her eyes narrowed. “What you’re saying is that I should be sure to keep my nose out of your business?”

“No.” Drew’s lips twitched, almost forming a smile.

“I come in here, and you’ve got some woman laid out on your desk looking at you like she wants you to devour her while her uncle stood right outside! And this is funny to you?”

“Of course not. I’m just not used to having to explain myself to people.”

“But you will for me?”

“Yes. Always.” He sighed. “I told you I want a partnership, and I mean that. If you have suggestions and ideas about Master’s Grilling, I want you to bring them to me. But I believe you’re a smart woman and will come to me with valid suggestions. I think Lydia would have tried to take over and likely would have gone about things behind my back. I can’t have that. She’s not for me.” His piercing gaze was direct. “You are.”

“I really didn’t screw up your plans?”

“Whether you showed up or not, I wouldn’t have mated with her. But I’m so glad you’re here. You enhance my life.”

“It’s only been four days.” She scoffed. “And I’ve caused trouble for most of them.”

“You’ve kept me on my toes for sure.” He grinned.

“That’s a good thing?” she asked with a laugh.

“Oh, yeah.”

Biting her lip, Alyssa looked down at the carpet. It was all so intense. So much was changing so quickly. She could barely keep up. She didn’t understand how he’d remained so cool through it all. “She really wanted Callum? Over you?”

He shrugged as though it was no big deal. “I don’t know that she wanted one of us over the other. I think she was hoping to bag us both and brag about it—bad idea. Callum and I have been friends for a long time. Best not to come between us.”

Aiming for coy, Alyssa slowly crossed the room. “I don’t like how she sat on your desk.”

“Oh, yeah?” His grin grew. “Me neither. I can think of another woman I’d rather see up there.” Before she had fully reached him, he grasped her hips and hoisted her onto the wooden surface. Pushing between her thighs, he cupped her face. “Much better.”

“Shouldn’t we be getting ready to meet the pack?” She breathed, her lips inches from his.

“I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve had to wait on mated pack members. It’s their turn to wait for me. I have something to prove to my mate.”

“And what’s that?”

His thumb brushed over her lower lip. “That I want her, and only her.” He whispered the words before his lips crashed to hers.

Her body, soul, and heart wanted the proof he was offering. He was right. Meeting the pack would have to wait.

He was fast to strip off her pants and underwear. While still on his knees, he pushed open her thighs and kissed her mound, his tongue slipping between her folds, nudging her clit, circling her entrance until she wrapped a hand around the back of his head. Wantonly, she rode his face right there in his unlocked office. It was scandalous and shameful, but she couldn’t help it. Her desire for this man only seemed to grow the longer she was in his company. She wondered if imprinting would help or increase the situation and realized she wasn’t sure which outcome she’d prefer. He made her lusty and needy like never before.

Drew placed a kiss on her inner thigh before standing. He unbuckled his jeans, pulled out his cock, and stroked.

Alyssa pushed his hands aside and wrapped her fingers around his girth. She watched as his eyelids half-closed. He gave her a dark smile before cupping her cheek and taking her lips. Tasting herself on his tongue only heightened her desire. Her hand worked faster, and his cock grew harder. She felt his pre-cum on her palm.

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