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Frost shook his hand, but her eyes widened in excitement.“That is a wicked name.”
Reaper laughed.He took everyone by surprise when he pulled Frost closer and hugged her.She smiled at him, but stepped back into Xander’s arms and reached for his hand.
I like them, all of them.
They like you, too, sweetheart.I knew they would.
“How did it go?”Ghost asked the newcomers.
Ara frowned.“He was already dead, and it was very sloppy work.His throat was ripped out and we could smell a shifter, maybe two.”
Ghost filled them in on what he and Frost had discovered, and they agreed that more research was necessary before they acted.Xander would do the computer search, hacking into systems for any information available on Nightfall.Ghost would check in with his contact.Jade and Gunnar would go to the latest location and track the scent of those responsible.
By the time everyone headed out, both he and Frost were exhausted.After he made sure that the house was locked and the alarm set, he scooped Frost into his arms and started up the stairs.
“I can walk, you know?”
“Not when I have a chance to hold you.I will always choose to be near you.”
“Holding my hand isn’t enough?”Frost smiled.
“Nope.”
They readied for bed before they settled into bed, lying side by side.He kissed her nose, one cheek, and then the other, before he reached her lips.Lazily, they kissed, never deepening the kiss, just enjoying the simple touch.When her eyes drooped from tiredness, he tucked her against his chest and smiled as he held her.Although their plans were changed when they came home, he was happy that Frost had met his entire family.He had no doubt that they would love her, but he had been nervous for her.And it all had gone perfectly.
“I’m going to get to see you naked again sometime soon, right?”
He chuckled and pulled her closer.“Yes.And don’t worry, we have all the time in the world, sweetheart.”
She huffed her dissatisfaction, but brushed a kiss to his chest and snuggled closer.Soon, her breathing evened out and Xander couldn’t wipe the smile from his face.His mate.He’d finally found his mate.
