Page 64 of Forever Mine

I smiled and kissed his forehead before pointing out the beautiful white wolf just inside the tree line watching us. “Why don't you ask him yourself?”

Liam, clearly listening in, walked slowly towards us.

“Liam?” Oscar whispered, in total awe as the large wolf nodded his furry head. He was so beautiful. “Can I pet you?” he asked.

I could see the revolt in the wolf's eyes, but he snorted and lowered himself to the ground, signaling it was okay. Oscar approached slowly, much like he would have a wild animal, but once he touched him, it was like he'd just found a stray dog and made a new best friend.

“You're so soft,” he said. “Mommy, come feel how soft Liam is.”

I sat down on the ground in front of him and he laid his big head in my lap. I cautiously stroked his fur and Oscar was right, it was the softest thing I'd ever felt. Petting shifters wasn't exactly the norm. Being treated like a dog was the utmost in disrespect, but he seemed content and didn't mind Oscar petting and hugging on him, either.

Oscar jumped up and started to run away. “Come here, boy,” he said, clapping his hands together.

Before I could correct him, Liam jumped up and licked the side of my face, before shifting. It was the first time I'd seen my mate fully naked and I couldn't stop staring, until the sound of disgust came from my seven-year-old. I blushed, knowing that the thoughts I was having seeing him standing there were definitely not appropriate for kid company.

“Eww, you're naked!”

Liam just laughed and ran after him, picking him up and risking traumatizing my kid for life.

“You treated me like I dog. Not cool, kid,” he said, tickling him all over.

“You need to put some clothes on, Mommy's staring at you,” Oscar whispered.

Liam looked back and grinned. I could tell in his eyes he knew I liked what I saw and it pleased him greatly. “Mommy will get over it, I promise.”

“But why are you naked?”

Liam laughed easily. “Well, let's see. Have you ever seen the Hulk?”

“Of course.”

“And what happens to the Hulk's clothes when he turns all big and green?”

“They tear!” Oscar said excitedly, sharing the answer.

“That's right! So what do you think would happen if I'd left my clothes on before I shifted to my wolf?”

“Oh,” he said seriously. “I hadn't thought about that. Wait, does that mean everyone at the pack run tonight will be naked?” He looked enormously disgusted.

“Afraid so, kid. Don't worry, you get used to it. Nudity really isn't something we think about much around here, though we do try to be civil and remember to wear clothes in public.”

“Can you shift back so I can watch how it's done?”

“Sure, but then I have to get home. And I suggest the two of you do, too. I don't know about you, but I'm really hungry,” Liam told him.

Oscar shrugged. “We had ice cream.”

“What? Without me?” He feigned shock, but Oscar just happily nodded.

“Mint chocolate chip!”

“No way, that's my favorite.” Liam pouted. “Hey, about this morning. You know I didn't mean to hurt you, right?”

“I know,” Oscar said. “Mommy and I talked about it.”

“She's a really good mommy, huh?”

Oscar looked at me and smiled. “The best!”

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