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“Luka recognized her.”
Surprise, followed by warmth, spread through her when she heard a rumbling purr emanate from his chest.
“You’re just a big, scary cat, aren’t you,” she whispered.
“Yeah, maybe if you come up with an escape plan, I’ll give you a hand.”
Somewhere deep down he recognized the marks for what they were.
“He has his markings.
“Well, Toto, I’ve a feeling—”
“If you say that line right now, I swear to God…” interrupted a tall, slim woman with a surly expression.
Vanessa chimed in from behind her, “Well, I guess he knows how to fetch.”
“I can see you’re starting to panic,” he said, holding up his hands. “But I’m part of the rescue team. I’m Izzo.” He gave a small kick to Luka’s shin. “And this idiot is my brother.”
The fear shone on her face, but Daisy lifted her hand to Izzo’s anyway. Their eyes locked as he clasped her hand in his much-larger one and shook slowly. Everyone’s eyes widened as a low purr sounded from Izzo.
Izzo let his hand fall to his side but looked unashamed while he dreamily muttered, “Sorry.”
A grin spread over Izzo’s face. “It used to be if a person wanted to court someone, they’d try and prove their love by diving into the water and retrieving a pearl. If they weren’t stung, it was meant to be.”
An image of Luka slowly emerging from the lake in a sopping-wet white shirt, with a satchel of pearls in hand, popped into her mind. Well, hello, Mr. Darcy.
Maxu finally allowed his unwavering gaze to slide down Luka’s body, settling at his wrists. Luka followed the fixed direction of Maxu’s stare and had to take a step back. Blue mating marks circled his wrists.
You are my mate. And even though your human body has learned to forget how to recognize me, I am yours. Deep down, you don’t want a normal guy, and I’ll prove it. I’ll give you your space, but I won’t give up. That’s a promise, Alice.”
He waved dismissively and gave her a small smile. “It’s okay. I wish I had someone who made me that distracted.”
Just remember, it’d do him some good to fail a little,”
“Oh, and one other thing,” he said, waiting for her to meet his eyes. “You should know that right before the meeting a few days ago, Luka broke a bone in his lower leg. His fibula. He tried to ignore it so he could make it to the meeting. Walked all the way around the lake just to see you.”
She trusts me. And she sees me.
“Over the last few days, I’ve grown to like you more than I thought possible, but my soul knew it loved you even when I was drowning in the void of my mind. I’m humbled you feel I’m worthy of your love.”
“It doesn’t matter, though. I can’t miss home, because I am home.”
“You’re my home. I love you.”
