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back no matter what her father said.
    The front door shut behind her as she met her father on the porch.
    “Before you say a word, I do understand the pull you are feeling. I can see it in you Nina. My common sense says, grab your daughter and run. My sense of duty to the coven says, stay out of it until it is completely necessary to get involved.”
    “Dad it is necessary now. Women are dying. It doesn’t matter if they are Shifter or not.”
    “I know. You didn’t let me finish. The father in me wants to give you your heart’s desire. An Alpha wolf is a good match for you. Someone has to keep you in line, and goddess knows I have tried and failed. Whatever you decide I will support. The coven is behind you, and if there is a threat, it is this man Howland. It is not the Cheveyo’s. They have proven their worth by trying to protect you and warning you away.”
    “ You know I never back down from a challenge Dad. I won’t leave because I’m running scared. I feel it Dad. I can’t explain it, but I know if I had to walk away from him, I would never be whole.”
    “ Then I suppose you’d better tell him that. I can feel his panic from here and I’m not his mate. Oh and Nina,” Malcolm said as she reached for the door.
    “Yes Dad.”
    “ One more question. Do you intend to turn?”
    “I was thinking about it , why?”
    “ Because if you asked my opinion, I would have to say it is recommended.”
    “ Really? That’s not what I would have expected.”
    “ Sometimes I still surprise even myself. If you turn, you will be witch and wolf. My first born would be the blend of the two races. It would show that both the pack and the coven fully accept one another.”
    “ That makes sense. Thanks for supporting me on this Dad.”
    “I will always support you Nina.” Malcolm  pulled the door open as he entered the house. Nina followed. Ranger’s rigid stance showed he was nervous. His distress at the thought of her leaving warmed her.
    She rationally knew that she didn’t really know him. She knew that the mating heat was like natural selection. Your perfect mate just showed up and you knew instantly. That was convenient. She wondered why other species didn’t experience the same thing. The feelings she felt for Ranger were real. She knew in her heart they were forever.
    “ Is everything alright?” Ranger asked as Nina went to him. The six foot plus huge man looked pale and nervous.
    “Everything is fine.” She smiled as she walked straight into his arms and buried her face in his chest before turning slightly outward toward the room full of silent observers.
    “Royal, I have spoken with Nina . You’ll forgive my rudeness but I needed to consult with her alone.”
    “Understandable,” Royal nodded.
    “Your asking for this meeting. Your warning about the possible consequences of our children mating is admirable. My daughter has chosen to stay with Ranger. The coven is behind that decision and any threat of yours is now ours.”
    “ You’re staying?” Ranger asked. He had to confirm, he had to hear it from her.
    “I was never leaving Ranger,” she assured him as she settled back against him. She was trying to think past the energy pulsing through her. His touch lit a fire that was hard to ignore. The urge to drag him up the stairs even with both families present was overwhelming.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    7
    Nina listened as her father and Royal continued to make plans. The council would have to be made aware. Her mati ng Ranger would be high profile, even more so than if she were human. Her father was a powerful man, as was Royal. They would have to make a show of the joining. A hand fasting ceremony / wedding would be necessary to present them as a united front. She didn’t care when or how they planned the event or how big it was, as long as she never had to leave the man currently wrapped around her.
    “ It’s summer. We could use the field behind the Alpha compound.” Rory was