Mate Magic by Shannon Duane Page B

him. It didn’t matter; when she went to work tomorrow she would have one less thing to be ashamed of. Take that virginity!
     
    *****
     
    Paul sat with the other’s staring at him, for what seemed like forever, before he spoke. “So, whoever these people are, they thought Bailey was your mate and attempted to kidnap her. Why though?”
    Jake was just as confused. “I haven’t upset any of the surrounding packs. I have no idea why someone would want to hurt my mate. It pisses me off royally though, and we’ll have to put extra protection on Shana and Bailey.”
    “I can stay at the store with her tomorrow. Something’s been bothering me though. The man who took her was huge, larger than anyone I’ve seen in town. Also, there was a woman in the store today who seemed to upset Bailey. She was taunting her, unnecessarily.”
    Paul had an epiphany. “I know why she bought that toy. The woman called her a scarred virgin. Bloody hell.” Paul put his elbows on his knees and his head in his hands. God, she must feel horrible. Did she know that woman?
    Jake replied. “Bailey can take care of herself, Paul. Giving her pity isn’t going to go over well. I agree it’s a good idea for someone to be with Bailey at the store tomorrow. I’ll keep Shana here, and I’ll call Conner to pick up Trevor and take him to school.”
    Shana piped up. “He’s not going to like leaving Katie when she’s so pregnant. She’s having triplets, Jake; she could pop at any minute. Have a heart.”
    Jake was clearly getting aggravated, “Do you want me to leave you then mate? You’re due in four weeks. Especially when someone hurt Bailey thinking she was you. Ain’t happenin’.”
    “I can take Trevor to school, no problem. I’ll stay with him too. If someone is after Shana they might try and get Trevor too.” Blake looked around to the shocked faces, “What? I can manage a five year old.”
    Jake nodded his head. “Thank you Blake. It’s a great idea and I thank you. We’ll see you at eight. School starts at eight fifteen.”
    Blake groaned, “So early? I’ll be here but you owe me.” He was looking at Paul.
    “What? Trevor’s not my kid. I’m going to bed.”
    Jake said. “We need to meet again tomorrow night. All of us.”
    They all made noises of acknowledgment before disbursing.

 
    Chapter 11
     
    Paul was pacing outside Bailey’s room wondering what she was doing and if she needed help. He was imagining her using her new toy. God, he was going to drive himself crazy. He should just go back to his room and change into his pajamas.
    He was walking to his room when he heard a small sound of pain. He rushed into her room but she wasn’t there. He called out, “Bailey, where are you? Are you okay?”
    She called back. “I’m in the bathroom and I’m…okay.”
    He knew exactly what she was doing. “Bailey, can I come in?”
    Her immediate response. “Uh, no I’m pretty busy. You should…just go. I’ll be out in a few minutes and then we can chat.”
    He ignored her protests and walked right into the bathroom. He was shocked by what he saw. Bailey was sitting on the cold tile floor naked, knees to her chest with the dildo lying on a towel in the middle of the floor on a towel. She looked upset, lost, and confused.
    She looked up at him, “I couldn’t do it. It wouldn’t go in. No matter how hard I shoved. I can’t do anything right.” Her face fell down to her knees.
    Paul walked over to her and picked her up into his arms. “Come on, we need to talk.”
    “But I need to do this tonight. I can’t go back to work like this.”
    “ Bailey, there’s no shame in being a virgin. It will be a blessing and a gift for your mate. Please, let’s just talk for a while.”
    He pulled the covers back and put her under them pulling them high enough to cover her scar. She smiled innocently up at him and he felt like a major pervert because of the bulge in his pants. What? He was only human, kinda.
    Paul climbed in