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were in total agreement; they both wanted to keep Mika. As Gabe placed the bacon in the
skillet, he couldn t hold back a grin. Looked like he was going to have to broaden his
horizons and open his mind, because that s what it would take to have the man sitting at his
table. Twice now, Gabe had seen that hurt, broken look sweep over Mika, for whatever
reason. Whether he ever came to understand what was happening between them or not,
Gabe was going to do his best to make sure Mika never wore that look again.
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Mika sat on the couch, fingers plucking at the nubby fabric as Gabe looked at him from
across the coffee table. The man looked entirely too at ease sitting in the big leather recliner;
the patient expression on his face only served to make Mika more nervous. He wanted Gabe,
wanted to wake up every morning and see the blissful, sated look Gabe d had in the
bedroom after they d both come. Or maybe he wanted to wake and see the hungry, wanton
look Gabe had worn earlier in the kitchen. It was a tough call for certain, so Mika would have
to accept that he wanted it all.
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Quit stalling, Mika. Just& explain the dreams, at least. Please. The soft request seared
across Mika s nerves. How to explain the dreams without having to explain everything was a
challenge. Glancing up at Gabe, Mika knew it was a worthwhile one. He took a fortifying
breath, trying to make himself focus.
The dreams were& are possible because of this, Mika gestured between them, this
pull, or need, whatever you want to call it. I don t have words strong enough to describe it,
Gabe. Gabe sat quietly as Mika went back to toying with the couch, unable to sit still when
his nerves were thrumming. It s something, the dreams, and even being able to, to speak to
each other without words. He darted a quick glance at Gabe, trying to gauge whether his
mate believed him or not.
So this happens with everyone you have sex with, then?
Mika couldn t read Gabe, wasn t sure what answer the man wanted, but all Mika could
offer was the truth. Part of it, anyways.
No, not everyone. Not anyone, ever, except you, and we haven t even had sex, not
really. That was one thing he needed Gabe to understand and accept. It s like that for us.
Sometimes, a very rare sometimes, a shifter will find someone who& who they can link
minds with.
Gabe studied him quietly, head tipped to one side. Mika had the distinct impression
Gabe was reading him, someway or another, looking into his soul. It was fanciful and foolish,
but he couldn t shake the feeling nonetheless.
So why us, Mika? What don t you want to tell me? Those piercing eyes were filled
with patience and a calm Mika could feel radiating out to him. His fingers stilled their
nervous movements as he let himself sink into his mate s gaze.
It s us because we re right together, we fit. It s
It s part of the whole shape shifter thing, then, right? Gabe glanced away, tracing
random patterns on the arm of the chair. With his gaze averted, Mika felt the doubt and fear
clawing back up to the surface.
Yes, it is complicated. And wasn t that a huge understatement? But it was also the
truth, and Mika battled with himself just to admit that much. He waited while Gabe studied
his fingers gliding against the leather upholstery. Minutes went by as Gabe stroked that
leather with an innocent seductiveness that had Mika aching to feel the man s hand on his
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straining cock. He was so lost in the fantasy of butterfly touches on his prick that he didn t
realise Gabe had called his name at first.
Mika.
Mika jerked his head up, trying to pull himself back to reality. His mind felt foggy and
heavy with need.
Mika, I think maybe we should wait after all. For the explanations. I, uhm, need some
time to digest this& whole shape shifter thing, you know? And I think you need some time to
deal with whatever is happening between us, too. We both do.
Fear was a living thing battering inside Mika s chest. What do you mean by needing
time and dealing with what is happening between us? Do you& Are you saying you want
me to leave? God, please no. The desire to run, to protect his heart had somehow given way
to a strident need to stay and convince this man they belonged together. What would he do if
his mate asked him to leave? Could he do anything other than grant Gabe s request?
Gabe rose out of the chair and knelt before Mika, leaning in to cup his face with gentle
hands. A soft kiss placed on his lips helped calm his fears as his mate s glittering gaze filled
with compassion.
It s okay. Whatever it is, it s okay. I just meant that right now, this constant need I feel
with you, for you, explains enough. I want to know the why s and everything being with you
entails, but I want to know you, too. All the answers in the world won t help me do that like
just being with you will. Those answers might muddy my thinking instead, divert my
attention when all I really want, for now, is to think about us. With those words, Gabe
allayed Mika s worries. He could be patient, for both of them, until he was able to explain
and Gabe was ready to listen.
You expecting someone? Mika asked.
Gabe leant back, still stroking Mika s hair, hoping to drain away the last vestiges of
worry from their conversation. No, why?
Because, Mika said rising from the chair, I just heard a car slowing to turn&
The banging on the door had Gabe sprinting past Mika.
Shit, Mika. I haven t thought of a reason you re here, how we met, nothing.
S okay, I can go sit in the bedroom, if you want.
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He could tell Mika didn t want to. Gabe knew it would be easier on himself to hide
Mika, but hiding him would make Mika feel like he was a dirty secret. Gabe had been made
to feel that way before and he was damned if he would do that to someone else.
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