Penny's Protector (Icehome, #9)

by Ruby Dixon

I can see those gathered by the fire sending curious looks our way, but I do not stop. I head for the healer's tent, determined to get her help. I will take care of P'nee, I have decided. I will watch out for her. Even if she resonates to another before my eyes, I must still ensure that she is safe.

Shadow Cat clan are the worst of the unmated hunters. They flirt and tease all the females, they bring them gifts and offer to go hunting with them. They speak easily with the humans and make them laugh. And I am envious because I am terrible at all these things. I am a good hunter. I am strong. But I am not good around females…at all.

He nudges the cup toward me a second time. “Surprise tea.” Right. Because I like surprises, and he remembers that. Just like that, my envy vanishes. I don’t need what someone else has. I only need my S’bren.

We can still have adventures. We just have to think of our kit as we do.”