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“I will deal with them. You go find your mate.”

Brayden’s eyes flashed. His Bear pushed against him, but he remained in control. Nodding to Hunter before he turned around to leave.

Whatever problems the rogue Tiger streak was causing could be dealt with later. His Bear grunted and rumbled deep in his chest. Muscles bunched, stomach tense, he made his way out into the Pride House. No more delays or misunderstandings.

Brayden had a mate to claim.

ChapterFifteen

“You mean to tell me your pussy-blocking brother is still at it?” Uzzi Stregovich’s expression went from amused to exasperated in under a second.

“I know, right?” Jessica rolled her eyes.

“Pussy-blocking?”

Elissa smirked. The Nari dissolved into a fit of giggles at the description of her mate as both Uncle Uzzi and Jessica looked on.

“Yeah, that big pussycat mate of yours does his best to ruin Jessica’s fun times. He is a pussycat, and he is always blocking, pussy-blocker, yes? Hasn’t Jessica told you?”

Uncle Uzzi stirred his tea, nodding at the two young women and seemingly content in his butchering of modern euphemisms.

“No, uh, she hasn’t,” Elissa said, wiping her eyes.

“However, I’m more concerned with why you didn’t bring me any of those sexy panty sets Uncle Uzzi told me about, Jess?”

Elissa growled at Jessica and looked through Uncle Uzzi’s stack of cards and flyers promoting the newKisses By Kyliewinter sets.

“Lissa, I love you, butew. Seriously, if you want some slutty underwear to wear for my brother, you will have to just come to the shop yourself.”

Both Uncle Uzzi and Elissa laughed at Jessica’s faux shudder. She’d been surprised to see them both sitting together when she thought Uncle Uzzi’s schedule was full, but this emergency meeting of her brother’s meant the women had a chance to catch up.

“So, how are you feeling, dear?” Uncle addressed his question to Elissa.

“Fine. This little cub of mine is growing every day and I have never been so happy. Thank you so much, Uncle Uzzi!”

“Oh, it’s my pleasure, really. And the cooking?”

“Oh, my gods! So, these Tigers really love to eat, and I get to try out new recipes all the time. I have never been so happy,” she answered.

“I can see that. These butter cookies are to die for. I must have the recipe. And now, Jessica, why don’t you tell us what is going on with this Bear of yours? Have you decided to take him by the horn yet?”

Uncle Uzzi wiggled his eyebrows, and Elissa busted out laughing once more. The old Witch rose from his chair to get more hot water for the teapot, and Jessica shook her head at her Nari. She was incorrigible lately. But that’s what happened with the sudden appearance of a sex life, she supposed.

“OMG! Yes, Jess, please I need the deets,” Elissa said, mimicking holding on to another type of horn behind Uzzi’s back.

Jessica felt her cheeks heat and knew she must be the same shade as an overripe tomato. She squirmed in her seat under Uncle Uzzi’s and Elissa’s watchful stares.

“Well, um, we um sort of, almost well, I just don’t exactly,” she shrugged.

“What do you mean you don’t know?” Elissa asked.

“I believe she means they have not had sex, correct?” Uncle Uzzi asked with his usual frankness.

Jessica’s face burned even hotter. She shook her head, refusing to look at either of them.

“You must not be embarrassed. I am a Witch and Elissa here is a Tiger now. Sex is perfectly natural and necessary for a true mating,” he added.

Still, she refused to talk. It was beyond embarrassing. How was she going to explain that Brayden had taken her to lunch, disappeared for two days, then kissed the hell out of her in front of the whole dang Pride House. Where was there time for sex?

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