Daniel led her back to the house. He smelled Jake on the air, and he noticed Dawn smelled the air as well.
“You’ve brought the Doc here?”
“How do you know the Doc?” he asked, letting her lack of address slip. She was worried. Her wolf started to pace a little unsure about what was happening.
“He visited a wolf in distress during pregnancy.” Dawn stopped in the garden. “Why’s he here?”
“I’ve brought him here to see me. He won’t know it’s you.”
“He will. How can you cover my scent? Shit, he can probably already smell me.”
Daniel tightened his hand on hers, holding her tightly. “Pet, look at me. Look into my eyes.” He waited for her to pause before he continued. “I’ll never let anything happen to you. If your pack finds out we’ll know who told. Don’t worry, I promise your secret is more than safe.” He pressed a kiss to her lips.
“Okay.”
“There’s no reason for you to leave. Come on, we’ll go and meet the Doc together.”
****
Dawn’s wolf paced as they made their way around the front of the house. The blanket pooled around her legs, and she gripped the bottom so she didn’t trip up or fall over. Daniel didn’t move too fast, so she was able to keep up with each of his steps.
It took several minutes of walking before the gate came into view. She recognized Doc immediately. The other man she remembered from the club but didn’t know who he was.
“Hello, Jake,” Daniel said.
“Are we interrupting?” Jake asked, looking at her. She smelled Daniel on the other man, and she knew he was part of the pack.
“No.” Daniel went to the electric box, opened the door, and typed in a code. The gates opened up letting the two men inside.
“Dawn.” The Doc nodded his head at her.
Daniel stepped beside her, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. “Her presence here is to remain a secret,” Daniel said, coming to her rescue.
She dropped her head feeling ashamed that she had to hide who she was from her family and her pack.
“I won’t say anything.”
Her mate stepped closer invading Doc’s space. “I mean it. Anyone says anything and I’ll be coming back for you.”
Doc swallowed. “I didn’t think you believed in violence?”
“I don’t believe in violence, but if I’m pushed, I’ll do whatever the hell I have to in order to protect my woman.” Daniel stood to his full height, the scent of his wolf coming to the fore for all of them to know he meant business.
Goosebumps erupted on her arms as heat flooded her pu**y at the dominant display.
“I’ve got it,” Doc said.
“You’re going to go all alpha on a woman who’s denied your claiming?” Jake took a step closer. The anger rolled off him along with his disapproval.
She gasped at the smells coming her way along with the anger. Daniel growled, stepping in front of her.
“Daniel, you can do much better.”
“She’s my mate, Jake. You’ll show her some motherfucking respect or I’ll make sure you regret any words that come out of your mouth.”
Jake stared at her, shaking his head. “He doesn’t deserve you.”
“I’ve accepted his claim,” Dawn said.
“There’s a reason she’s accepted my offer, Jake. Come inside, and I’ll let you listen.”
Together they walked into the house. She noticed Daniel made the two men walk in front of them.
“Thank you,” she said, resting against him. One of his arms wrapped around her back, holding her up.
“No need to thank me, baby. You’re my mate and my sub. I’ll take care of you for the rest of our lives.”
She closed her eyes, relishing the feel of him holding her. They’d not even had sex, and yet she felt close to him.
Sex doesn’t mean love.
The way he’d brought her to the edge of orgasm and yet denied her had angered and excited her. He was the first man to show so much control. Daniel turned her on by his masculine display.
They entered the house, going toward the sitting room that Daniel told her was only allowed to hold guests. He rarely let anyone further into his house who was not part of the pack. Daniel’s pack may be different from many others, but his determination to keep them safe was that of a good leader.
She liked the thought of having the house filled with a loving, loyal pack.
“I want to thank you for coming,” Daniel said, standing behind her as she sat down on the sofa.
Get closer.
Dawn moved into the sofa and snuggled up against his arm. Daniel seemed to know what she needed as he rested both of his hands on her shoulders, holding her.
“No problem. I don’t see any problem, but I guess this is not a social call?” Doc asked.
“This isn’t a social call.” Daniel squeezed her shoulder. “Have you heard of other wolves who suffer with a condition similar to Congenital Analgesia?”
Doc frowned. “The condition is very uncommon in humans let alone in wolves.”
“I’ve heard of it,” Jake said. His arms were folded over his chest, staring at them. “The rumors were true. There’s a wolf being used for sport.” Jake glanced at her. “I’ve not been able to find him though. It has been a very busy morning.”
She had so many questions.
“Is there any way to treat it?”
“What is this all about? I don’t see what the problem is,” Doc said. He looked between the two. She looked up at her mate, and Daniel stared back at her, waiting. Dawn nodded for him to tell the truth.
“Dawn can’t feel pain,” Daniel said.
“This is bullshit, Daniel. How do you know she’s not lying to get away from you? She’s been playing you from day one.”
Daniel’s wolf tensed. She felt him get ready to strike, and Dawn didn’t want to be the one responsible for two pack males attacking. Getting up from the sofa, she opened the Doc’s medical kit and withdrew a scalpel. Opening her arm, she slid the knife across her flesh. She didn’t wince or feel the bite of pain. It was like her brain was cut off from feeling anything but pleasure. She felt Daniel’s touch, the stings of the cane or his slaps. They didn’t hurt her, and yet this kind of pain didn’t have any affect.
She ran the blade across her arm twice more.
Dawn hadn’t pressed the blade too deep, and the wounds started to heal seconds later. The first man she’d killed had pressed the blade in deep making it hard for her to heal.