Page 54 of Shifter Marked and Claimed

“Um, let’s see, mind your own business and heal quickly. She’s fine.”

He groaned. “Thanks for editing that for me. I’ll check on her before I head home. Did we get everyone?”

“Yes, all’s accounted for. I’m sending people home and this area is closed until further notice. I’ll be issuing a full Alpha order on that today.”

“Good idea. I’m glad everything worked out. Oh, wait, how’s the kid I pulled out?”

“Doing well, thanks to Lucy. Kels says she couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you.”

My cheeks burned at the Alphas praise. “You’re welcome,” I managed to say.

I helped Micah to his feet, flourishing in the feel of his touch.

“You’re really just okay with me being a witch?”

“Lucy, how many times do I have to tell you that there is absolutely nothing in this world that would make me not want you. I love you.”

I stared at him in shock, as I stumbled.

A man reached out and steadied me. Much to my surprise, Micah didn’t even growl at him.

“Easy there, young lady. Are you the healer who saved my son’s life?”

“Maybe. Is he the one with the shattered arm?”

“No, he’s the one you have yourself wrapped around.”

“Dad, not now,” Micah said shaking his head.

“What? I came as soon as I heard but looks like you two finished all the fun before I got here. Hi, I’m Mallick. Thank you for taking such good care of my boy.”

“Um, okay.”

I didn’t know what to say. This was Micah’s father.

“I’ve heard the rumors, of course, but I told your mother that there was no way they could be true, but my eyes are telling another story.”

“Dad, this is Lucy,” he said.

“I’m his mate and I’m a healer. Oh, and I have a daughter, Vada. She’s two and she was conceived in a laboratory, and she isnotan abomination.”

I froze staring at him, unable to believe I’d just said all that to Micah’s father of all people. I wanted to crawl under a rock and die.

The man looked from me then to Micah and back to me.

“Well, okay, then. Welcome to the family. His mother’s been wanting grandpups for years. I do believe you just made her day. I suggest you both go get cleaned up and bring that sweet baby by to meet her grandparents already.”

He turned and walked away.

“Did I really just say that?”

“Yes you did, and seemed pretty proud of the fact too.”

I groaned and covered my face to hide my embarrassment.

“Hey, Dad?”

“Yeah.”

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