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kittens for breakfast.”
    “Exactly, so don’t be ashamed of the way you feel about Caden, and fuck anybody who thinks you weak.”
    “As the wise once told me, they can all eat weenies.” George chuckled.
    “I’m not ashamed. I just never was one to express feelings, you know. Girly stuff,” Mark corrected him.

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    “There’s nothing girly about telling your mate you love him and showing how much he means to you,” Maverick defended.
    “I just hope I get the chance to.” Mark leaned back, looking up at the ceiling as an overwhelming feeling of loss rode him. Everyone fell silent, waiting for the doctor to finish.
    Maverick placed his forearms on his desk. “I really thought you would fight this, give Caden a hard road to travel before you claimed him.” Maverick chuckled. “I told him you were buried deep in the closet.”
    Mark furrowed his brow in thought. He tossed that around, as well, but came up with another conclusion. “I don’t think I was. I really think it’s just Caden.”
    “Whatever it is, I’m glad he didn’t have an emotional battle with convincing you.” Maverick sat back as he pinched the bridge of his nose.
    It was well past midnight when the doctor emerged from the room and met the group in the den. “I’ve stopped the bleeding, and his wolf form seems to be fighting, not giving up. He’s young. That’s in his favor. All you can do is wait now. The next few hours will let you know what’s going to happen to him.” Maverick thanked the doctor, showing him out. Mark slipped into the bedroom, climbing onto the bed, rubbing his hand up and down his mate’s fur. “You really are beautiful, pup.” He stroked him, careful of his wounds.
    Caden whimpered.
    “I’m right here. Not going anywhere,” Mark assured him, and this seemed to relax the wolf.
    Mark stayed with his mate the whole time, stepping into the bathroom briefly to shower, then lying naked in the bed and covering them both with a sheet. He studied Caden’s muzzle, his eyes, ears, and the blond color of his fur. Mark lifted a paw, studying how small they were.

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    Mark held his breath as Caden finally opened his eyes. Well, his mate didn’t die, but would he be feral? The wolf just watched him awhile, fear evident in his chocolate brown eyes. “It’s okay. You can shift,” Mark soothed him.
    “You came back,” Caden said in a soft and frightened tone.
    “Pup, I wasn’t going anywhere. I only went to the city to sell the shop. I wanted to open one here, to be with you.” Caden began to cry. “I’m sorry.” His body shook as he curled up next to Mark.
    Mark pulled him close, running his hands through Caden’s hair.
    “You’re safe, and that’s all that matters. We’ll talk about your punishment later.”
    Caden wiped his eyes, “Y–yes, sir.” He hiccupped, cuddling closer into Mark’s arms. “Is Maverick mad at me?”
    “I wouldn’t say either of us was thrilled to find you almost dead on a city street.”
    Caden’s eyes widened. “You looked for me?”
    “Of course I did. You’re my mate. You think I would have left you out there all alone?” Mark ran his knuckles down Caden’s cheek, happy his mate had survived the ordeal intact.
    “You know?”
    Mark growled. “Don’t ever hide secrets from me again, understood?”
    “Yes, sir.”
    “How do you feel?”
    “Good. I’m healed. A little stiff, but no lasting damage.” Mark rolled Caden under him, kissing him softly as he shifted his leg between his pup’s. He held both Caden’s wrists in his hand above his mate’s head. “Don’t move them.”
    “Yes, sir.”
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    something new. Caden whimpered, thrusting his hips up. “Hold still.” Mark nipped his hip.
    Holding Caden’s cock in his hand, Mark studied it. It looked like a cock, felt like