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teacher.”
    Mer snorted. “Not hardly.”
    “I don’t understand.”
    “Where I come from gay men aren’t allowed to teach young children. Hell, they don’t tolerate them teaching college kids if they find out.”
    Delsin thought for a moment, worrying his lip with his teeth. “Maybe my translator isn’t working. Your world doesn’t allow happy men to teach children. What the hell kind of thinking is that?”
    Mer choked back a laugh. “No, not happy. Gay is my sexual orientation. It means I prefer to have sexual relations with men instead of women.”
    “And your world frowns on this.”
    “Well, they don’t necessarily frown upon it. At least as long as it stays away from their own back doors. They don’t think it’s morally right for a gay man to teach little children.”
    Delsin growled. “That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. When a person has the gift of reaching the very young, they should be allowed to practice that gift. I can promise you my people will never look down on you for anything in your personal life. They’ll be grateful for anything you can do to keep our young safe and happy.”
    A dull, red flush crept up Mer’s neck. He looked down at his hands. “Um, that’s good to know.” He cleared his throat. “Tell me about your house. It’s furnished kind of weird. Some of it looks like it could be right out of my home town on Earth.”
    “This house belongs to my friend, Zintssar from Arridia. He built here when he decided he didn’t want to live on his home planet with his father, but wanted to be close in case his people needed him. We’re actually on one of the moons orbiting Arridia. Zin visited Earth with his father when he was younger and really liked it there. I guess he did his best to recreate the same atmosphere when he designed this place.” Delsin glanced toward the door when he heard Etu’s voice in his head.
    Brother, what is going on? Knoton tells me this human performed magic and got the cubs under control, while Hakan tells me you’re dishonoring our contract with our mate. I don’t understand. Where is our lovely mate?
    Delsin sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. There was a telepathic connection between pride members that could be blocked if the person so desired. “Etu, please come in and meet Meredith Carter.” He smiled at Mer. “This is my brother, Etu, and you’ve already met Knoton.”
    Mer grinned and stood, holding out his hand. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Etu. Most folks call me Mer.”
    “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mer.”
    Delsin moved toward the door as Etu shook Mer’s hand. “I’m going to show Mer to his room, and then we need to have a meeting. Come along, Mer.” He walked down the hall without waiting to see if Mer followed. He opened the door at the end of the hall and motioned for him to go inside. He silently groaned as his gaze swept the sparse room. A large bed stood against one wall, covered with a dark-brown blanket and a mound of pillows. One small table stood beside it, while sunlight poured in from a naked, open window. Another closed door led to a small bathroom with a shower.
    “This is nice.” Mer walked over to look out the window, the steady breeze ruffling the hairs on his head.
    “I know you must be tired after your long journey. Why don’t you rest, and we’ll wake you when it’s time for dinner. We can go over the particulars of your staying when everyone’s together.”
    Mer sagged against the wall, his hand gripping the windowsill. Before he dropped his gaze, Delsin noticed a suspicious wetness in his eyes. Slowly Mer stood and walked toward the bed. “Sure, just let me know when you want me.”
    Delsin shut the door, his lion roaring out his displeasure at leaving his mate. Groaning, he made his way to the office where Etu was pacing back and forth.
    “What the hell is going on, Delsin?”
    “I screwed up, brother. I take full responsibility for this mess.” Etu continued to pace while