did that leave her?
Meg slid from the bed, grabbed some clothes and headed for the bathroom. Maybe after she had showered, she could think things through more clearly.
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Nik joined his Beta pack members in the kitchen dining area, rather than the formal dining room. He didn't want Megan to have the chance of over hearing his concerns about her welfare.
“Morning guys. Thanks for meeting me. Malcolm, has Stacey been able to hack into the Malibu's computer system yet?” Nik asked.
“Yes Alpha. Stacey discovered the Malibu Pack has somehow infiltrated our pack, or, they are bribing one of our pack members to find out what is happening within our own pack. She hasn't yet found out who the mole is, but she is working on it diligently,” Malcolm replied.
“Damn it, that's not what I wanted to hear.
Malcolm, I want you to beef up the security around here. No one is to be able to access my mate or her room, unless otherwise approved by me. Is that understood?”
“Yes Alpha,” Malcolm replied.
“Apparently the Alpha of the Malibu Pack is out for revenge; and has decided he is going to use my mate, if he can. I believe we may have a wolf on the take. In other words someone in this pack is feeding information to the Malibu Pack for money. I want you all to watch everyone. You are to trust no one,” Nik stated, steel glinting in his eyes.
Nik's gaze changed as he breathed in the scent of his mate. She was coming downstairs, making her way to the kitchen. He halted the meeting with his pack members.
“We will discuss this more later,” Nik stood, heading to the door to greet Megan. Megan, how did you sleep?”
“Fine,” Meg snapped. She was still angry with him for stopping her escape attempt and for claiming her without her permission, then leaving her bed after having sex with her. Even though the sexual chemistry between them explosive, Meg would have liked to get to know Nik. Instead he had taken her choices away and made important decisions regarding her, without her consent.
She shoved passed him and stomped into the kitchen, dining room. She came to a halt when she saw the men sitting around the timber table. Harry rushed over to Meg with a mug of coffee in his hand, gave a bow, then handed the mug to Meg.
“Thanks Harry.”
“You're most welcome, Mistress,” Harry replied, then moved back into the kitchen.
“Megan, I would like you to meet some of my pack members. Stefan you already know. This is Logan, beside him is Malcolm and Seamus is on Logan's other side,” Nik stated.
“Pleased to meet you,” Meg replied.
“It is an honor to meet you, my Queen,” Seamus stated as he rose to his feet.
What he did next had Meg's mouth gaping open.
He took her hand in his and bowed until his forehead touched her hand in supplication. She was even more astounded as the two others followed suit. She looked at Stefan to see him laughing at her. He didn't bother to follow suit. He knew Meg was still angry with him, as well as his brother. He wasn't a masochist. There was no way, he was risking her wrath by getting too close to her before she had calmed down.
Nik slid his hand down her arm and led her to the table. He seated her on the right of his chair, which was located at the head of the table. Once Meg was seated, he took his own seat. Harry began bringing the breakfast food over to the table. He watched as his mate jumped from her seat and went into the kitchen to help Harry, by picking up a platter of bacon and eggs. She placed it on the table before anyone could prevent her.
“Thank you, Mistress Meg, but it is my honor to serve you. You have no need to help with anything,” Harry stated.
“I don't care. I will help you if I want to and nothing you, or anyone else in this room is going to stop me from doing what I want,” Meg stated, as she crossed her arms over her chest.
“These people are here to serve and protect you, Megan. It is an honor for them to do so,”
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