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  Indi got to town and decided to eat at the diner before doing anything else. As she walked in she was greeted with the smells of the delicious food that the cook, Joe, made daily. Shea, the waitress, smiled as she saw Indi and walked over.

  “Hey, Indi. How are you doing?” Shea asked in her quiet voice and Indi had the strangest feeling that she could tell Shea all of her troubles and the other woman would be nothing but understanding and kind. Instead of doing what she so desperately wanted to do and break down she smiled and responded to the woman.

  “I’m good. How are you, Shea?” The waitress smiled and dipped her head in confirmation.

  “I’m good. Would you like a table or to sit at the counter?”

  “The counter is fine.” Shea nodded and led Indi to a stool at the counter.

  Shea was a very kind and soft-spoken woman but it was also clear that there was something else about her. Indi wasn’t sure exactly what it was about the woman but she was sure that one of the few human residents of Wild had an interesting story. Shea walked around to behind the counter and got a glass of juice for Indi. She smiled her thanks and ordered.

  “French toast with a side of fruit please.” Shea nodded and put the order up to the window. Shea went along to help her other customers and Indi was left to her own devices.

  Indi thought over her fight with Nico and couldn’t think of anything she had done wrong. He had pulled away from her and was spending every moment he wasn’t working from the clan house out with another female. She hadn’t done anything wrong. Then why haven’t we claimed him? Her peacock pissed her off with the inner dialogue. Mostly because her peacock was right, she hadn’t claimed him, and it was her own fault if he moved on with someone else.

  When Indi had realized that she had found her mate she had been terrified. No one except Eira had ever mattered to her and the feelings that she got from her attraction to Nico were overwhelming. Nico had been infinitely patient and kind. They had talked about many things and Indi knew how badly her mate wanted a family. Nico had been abandoned by his father after his mother had died trying to birth his little sister. He loved the clan and Caleb and Owen were like brothers to him but she knew that he wanted his own part of the clan that belonged to him. She didn’t mind. Nico seemed possessive but in a caring and wonderful way, not a violent way. Indi always felt safe when Nico was near her. He would always protect her and their children, if it wasn’t too late.

  Indi ate breakfast and made a plan to make Nico see that the only thing she ever wanted or needed was him. Lost in thought she barely noticed the man that took the stool next to her. He caught her attention when he took a big inhalation of the aromas in the diner.

  “Nice. Joe made his awesome cinnamon rolls.” Owen was all about eating anything and everything. It made Indi smile.

  “Hey, Owen. What are you doing this morning?” Indi asked.

  “Wondering why all of you can’t stop fighting the mating urges and make this easier on everyone.” Owen was always blunt and to the point. Some people found it to be a bad trait. Not Indi. When people discovered the extent of her power they were always careful around her and worried if they would offend her and she would go off like a bad version of Carrie or something. She appreciated his honesty.

  “You heard the fight?”

  “Yep. You two are just making each other crazy. Just take what you want, Indi. Everyone knows that he only wants you.” Indi knew that if Nico was doing something with another female Owen wouldn’t cover for him. The mate bond was something sacred to most shifters but she thought that Owen took it even further because of the amazing bonding his parents had.

  “I’m…” Before Indi could finish she caught the scent of female wolf. The female wolf her mate had been spending all of his time with. She growled and the noise had Owen looking at her in question. Indi didn’t say anything, just turned her head as the wolf sat down on the other side of Owen.

  “Hey, Owen, how’s it going?” When the wolf turned and looked at her, disgust crossed her features. The female took in Indi’s scent and glared at her.

  “You,” the wolf said in spiteful voice.

  “And you. What the hell is your problem?” Indi demanded and she could feel the anger building inside her at being confronted with the woman her mate now spent time with instead of her. It was clear to Indi what Nico saw in her. She was a strong woman, about five foot six to Indi’s five foot nine. She was curvier than Indi with a more womanly shape. Indi knew that she was more slender and delicate looking with less-obvious muscle, just like her animal. The female had long black hair and dark eyes to match her deep tan complexion.

  “My problem is you! Throwing away your mate is inexcusable.” The woman was obviously furious but Indi was more concerned about not killing the woman her mate came home smelling like every morning.

  “Whoa, Mag. That isn’t any of your business,” Owen chimed in.

  “You know her?” Indi demanded.

  “Of course he knows me. I grew up with Owen and Nico. You have no right to treat Nico the way you are.”

  “Don’t talk to me about my mate! This is none of your concern and you are going to stay away from him!” Indi stood up just as Mag did and Owen stepped between them.

  “Look, ladies, this is no place to talk about this.” Owen tried defusing the situation with no luck. Indi pushed Owen’s hand out of her way and got in Mag’s face.

  “Stay away from Nico. This is the only warning you will ever get. I would hate to have to kill you when Nico thinks so highly of you.” Indigo’s voice was soft as cotton but threaded with steel. After making her point Indi turned and walked out of the diner.

  She was going to find her mate and he was going to be sorry he ever tried to keep the female wolf from her.

  Chapter 3

  Nico woke some time later and went back to the clan house to grab an overnight bag. He wasn’t sure if Indi was in the mood for his company so he kept quiet until he was ready to leave. His wolf snarled inside him at leaving his mate alone for another night. His wolf knew that staying away from their mate was what had caused all the fighting. Nico was about to walk back into the forest when a car skidded to a stop in the gravel driveway behind him.

  Nico turned to assess the potential threat and crouched into a fighting position. He watched as his mate jumped out of the Jeep and slammed the door. She turned toward the house and took two steps before stopping and turning to look directly at Nico.

  Nico was taken aback by the look of fury on Indi’s face. He had never seen her so mad and he immediately stood up to meet her as she headed right for him at a swift pace. He wanted to know exactly who had been the person to make his mate so angry so that he could tear them apart. Before he could even ask who he needed to kill she launched herself at him.

  Nico stayed on his feet despite the fact that Indi had clearly intended to take him straight to the ground. He held tight when she would have pushed him back.

  “What’s wrong?” He growled at her attempt to push him.

  “You! You are what is wrong! You stupid jackass! I can’t believe I trusted you and loved you! All I ever wanted was to be the mate you wanted and you turn around and go back to some bitch you’ve known your whole life!” As Indigo screamed at him, she pummelled his chest with her fists, not really causing damage.

  “Stop!” he snarled at her and pulled her head up to look into his eyes. Whatever he saw in her eyes made him look at her with regret. “You met Mag.” It wasn’t a question and Indi didn’t need to respond but the hurt welling up inside her at the other woman’s comments had her lashing out.

  “You mean I finally discovered who you are spending all of your nights with instead of me. Yeah, I met her. She’s a bitch and she stuck her face in our business. Or did I stick my face in hers and your business?” Nico still had his arms around her but at her comment he let go. Indi stepped back missing the heat of his body but preparing for the worst possible blow to her soul.

  “You accuse me of being unfaithful when you can scent any sex on me. Tell me, Indi, have you ever scented anything besides Mag on me? Do you scent our two scents becoming one?” Nico demanded harshly, waiting for an answer.

  “My ability to scent is not as strong as most shifters and you know it! I can scent the two of you together. You have been together often enough that you smell very much like each other even when you aren’t together.” Indi said the last quietly but kept steady eye contact with him.

  “Bullshit.” Nico was very quiet in his statement but Indi felt it all the way to her bones. “I have done nothing with Mag or any other shifter since the moment I found you. You are the only one I want.”

  “Prove it.” At her challenge Nico turned his head and looked at her curiously.

  “Excuse me?”

  “You heard me. Prove it. If I’m the only one then do what you should have already done. Take me.” Indigo had reached his body when she said the last words and she stared into his eyes. He met her stare and didn’t turn away.

  This was a turning point for her. If he walked away then she would too. There was no way she could take him pushing her aside again. The tension between them grew until Indi thought she could reach out and touch it. When she thought he was about to turn from her he surprised the hell out of her and grabbed her, pulling her to his body.

  He wasn’t gentle and he didn’t ask and Indi wouldn’t have had it any other way. He slammed his mouth down on hers and shoved his tongue into her mouth causing them both to moan at the contact they wanted and needed so much. Indi kissed him back with everything in her. She sucked on his tongue, causing him to growl his approval.

  As suddenly as it had started Nico pushed her away from him but kept her in his embrace.

  “Don’t stop,” Indi pleaded breathlessly without opening her eyes.

  “I’m not,” was all Nico said before he pitched her over his shoulder and turned to walk into the woods. Indi was so surprised she squealed.

  “Nico…” Indi began to protest and she felt a slap to her ass that caused her to jump.

  “Quiet. No talking, mate.” Indi could tell that his wolf was close to the surface and his behavior was exciting her so she did as he commanded.

  Nico stopped and set her down. They had stopped next to his king cab black truck and he kissed her soundly before pulling away again.

  “Stay,” he commanded once again and went around to the driver-side back door. He pulled a few things out and came back toward her. He pulled the tailgate down and threw a bunch of blankets into the back of the truck. He turned to her and picked her up, setting her on the tailgate. He climbed into the bed of the truck and spread the blankets out. When he was done he turned back to Indigo.

  “Strip.” At his demand Indi could feel her pussy cream. She licked her lips nervously and saw Nico track the movement. She stood up and took off her shoes and socks. She straightened and saw him watching every move she made with a hungry gaze on his face. She pulled her shirt over her head and dropped it on top of her shoes.

  Indi decided that she was going to make the next part more interesting. She put her hands on the button of her jeans and slowly popped it free. Her hand slid the zipper slowly as his attention never wavered. Then she hooked her thumbs onto the sides of her jeans and slowly pealed them down her legs, never taking her eyes from his. She revealed her red lace thong that matched her bra causing Nico’s eyes to heat even more.

  Before Indi could even think about teasing him while removing her bra and underwear Nico put her over his shoulder again. He stopped in front of the tailgate and jumped onto it from the ground. The show of strength from her mate made Indi even more excited.

  This time when he set her down he held her body close to his and she slid down his body. There was nothing but clothing separating their bodies and Indi wanted that to stop. Her hands went straight to his jeans and she unbuttoned and unzipped them quickly but with care. Her hand delved into his underwear and his hot shaft more than filled her hand.

  As she began to stroke her very well-endowed mate his hand came up and stopped her. She lifted her head and met his eyes. Nico said nothing but shook his head sharply at her. Before she could protest his hands were on her shoulders, pressing her down gently but firmly. She sensed that he wasn’t asking but being the demanding mate that she had been waiting for him to be. Her need ratcheted higher as her knees met the blanket-covered bed of the truck and she came face to face with his mouth-watering erection.

  Nico pushed his jeans down the rest of the way and stepped out of them. He pulled his shirt over his head and dropped it. When he looked down into her eyes she felt the animal within her preen at his attention. Her peacock was pining for their mate and Indi couldn’t blame her. Her hands were steady as she wrapped them both around his straining cock.

  Indigo’s eyes never left his as she jacked him off root to tip, slowly, though she could feel his pleasure through her psychic link to the clan. They had not mated and marked each other so she couldn’t reach him through the bond they would eventually have.

  “Enough.” His voice was guttural and so wolf-like that Indi smiled sensually at him. His face had hardened with control. “You wanted me. Now do it right. Suck it deep, Indi.” At his command Indi leaned forward and sucked the dark purple head into her mouth. She moaned at the flavor that burst onto her tongue and took him deeper, hoping he would enjoy the skill she had only learned from reading and asking questions.

  As soon as Indi sucked the head of his pounding cock into her mouth Nico knew what pure heaven was. He had waited so long to feel his mate in such a way that it was hard to believe that it was finally happening. When she took him to the back of her throat without gaging, he was utterly addicted to her.

  Nico looked down into Indigo’s eyes and watched her pretty lips wrapped around his cock as she bobbed up and down on him. The connection he felt to his mate was unlike anything he had ever experienced. She made him forget everything except her when she reached up and cupped his balls.

  Unable to help himself, Nico grabbed her head in both hands and started to fuck her mouth. He couldn’t stop to question whether or not she would appreciate his dominance but her sudden moaning around his cock made him feel as though she was enjoying it. She kept sucking like she needed to and he wasn’t complaining. She was so good that he was close to coming. Nico wanted to come in her pussy, not her mouth.

  “Stop,” he growled, feeling his wolf close to the surface and more than ready to claim their mate. She sucked his cock as she pulled him from her mouth. Indi looked up into his eyes and licked her lips. Nico snarled at her and picked her up from her arms and pulled her against him. Indi wrapped her legs around his waist and he took her mouth with the desperation of a wolf kept from his mate.

  Nico felt like he was in the right place at the right time and there was nowhere else he could ever imagine being. He lowered to his knees as they devoured each other and lowered her to the blanket. Indi was kissing her way across his face and toward his ear where she bit him.

  “Fuck, woman!” He groaned at the deep arousal her actions were causing.

  “Mm-hmm,” Indigo moaned as she kissed down his neck and to his chest.

  Nico reached down and his finger slipped into her dripping pussy. She moaned and he growled at the feeling. He added a second finger and pumped in and out of her as she rode his hand. He kissed her neck and licked her where her shoulder met her neck.

  “Please,” she begged, and he couldn’t deny her. He removed his fingers and aligned the already weeping head of his cock with her pussy.

  “Indigo,” Nico said as he was positioned to take her. Her eyes had turned silver, he noticed, as she looked directly into his eyes and his heart. “You are my mate. I will kill for you and be everything you need me to be.” As he finished his proclamation he surged his raging erection into her.

  Chapter 4

  Indigo felt full. Nico was a presence all around her and inside her and she had never felt this way before. His declaration to be everything to her made tears form in her eyes at his kindness. She looked into his eyes and saw his golden wolf eyes looking back at her. He hadn’t moved since he surged into her and she knew he desperately wanted to move, just as she did.

  Indi moved her lower body against his and whispered his name hoping to encourage him. Nico’s face got a feisty smile as he started to move in and out of her aching body. He grabbed her hips and leaned back, pulling her with him. He began pounding into her and she loved every minute.

  “Yes. Nico, harder!” she demanded and he growled in response but pounded harder. Just as she was about to explode he stopped and pulled out of her. “Hey!” she snarled and he winked at her and gave her that wicked smile that almost caused orgasms on its own.

  “You wanted me and I’m a wolf, baby. So flip over and get ready to be taken like the mate of a wolf.” The low timbre of his voice made her moan as she did his bidding. She quickly rolled over onto her stomach and brought herself to her hands and knees. She was presenting herself to him unabashed and nowhere near embarrassed and that just made the situation all the hotter.

  Indigo expected to feel his large, callused hands embrace her hips as he plunged his hard cock into her but she didn’t. She felt the heat of his body surround hers as he came over her. His body still wasn’t touching hers and she felt bereft.

  “Mmm. You smell delicious, mate. I will never get enough of you as long as we live.” His whispered words against her ear caused her to shiver in delight. After a moment that seemed like a year his body pressed to hers. The warmth of his skin caused her to arch into him, seeking more warmth.

  Indi felt his cock at her entrance once again and pushed her body back onto it, taking what she wanted. Nico moaned at her action and she continued to fuck herself on his cock.

  “That’s it. Take it. Take what you want. It’s yours. It will always be yours.” He growled in her ear as he started slamming into her at the same time she plunged back onto him.