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Mason thought about what he’d left behind. They never had much. Their father didn’t believe in giving them much and what they did get, he took away as punishment. “I don’t think so.”

“I’ll look around,” Jason told him.

“Just be careful.”

Jason smirked. “I’m always careful.”

Mason rolled his eyes.

“Don’t worry, my new brother from another mother,” Tristan said. “I’ll keep him in line.”

“Oh God!” Mason groaned. “Don’t ever say that to me again!”

“I’m going to take Mason up to my room,” Levi said. “I’d like to make sure he didn’t injure himself further.”

“I’m sure you do,” Jason teased. “Make sure you check over every inch of him.”

Fuck! His brother was so embarrassing.

“I plan to,” Levi responded with a smirk.

Shit! His man was so hot!

“Go.” Axel waved them off. “We’ll take it from here.”

Finally. Mason practically slumped with relief. He was just so fucking tired.

“Thanks,” Levi said. “Let’s go, baby.” He turned Mason with an arm around Mason’s waist.

“Mason?” Axel called his name softly.

He and Levi turned back toward the Alpha. Mason now had no doubt that Axel was an Alpha. A true Alpha. One that cared about his family.

Axel strode forward before cupping Mason's face.

Mason froze.

“Thank you. You have no idea what you gave us tonight. A real chance of figuring out what happened and how to avoid itin the future. You gave those that haven’t been as blessed with a mate hope.”

“I’m just happy that we were talking about mates, and I remembered the book,” he replied honestly.

Axel nodded as he smiled. “Welcome to the family.” Leaning forward, Axel kissed Mason's forehead. “Now let your mate take care of you.”

“I’ll do that.” Mason was nearly giddy with his exhaustion. The pain that he’d felt since his father had first captured him throbbed through his entire body.

“Go.” Axel released him but Mason didn’t have time to even blink before Levi swung him up into his arms.

With an arm around Levi’s neck, Mason smiled. “I can walk.”

“I can also carry you,” Levi said. “Unless you insist on walking.”

Why would he? It felt way too good to be in his mate’s arms. “Not going to complain.”

“Good. Let me take care of you, boy. I need to do this.”

“Yes, Daddy.” Mason closed his eyes as they exited the building. He was leaving his past behind and all he wanted to do was be with his man.

Chapter Fifteen

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