The Gift of My Mate (Siberian Volkov Pack Romance Book 9) by Caryn Moya Block Page B

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    Mathis awoke, his senses flaring out. His mind touched the children, finding them still asleep. He cocked his head, listening. The sound of the front door opening made him slip from the bed. He called his wolf and shifted. Using his mouth he opened the door, and padded out of the bedroom, to creep down the stairs.
    A man stood next to the table. Mathis sprang, taking the man to the floor. He growled, his hot breath fanning the man’s face.
    “Jeeze, Mathis, you scared me to death. Shift and help me unload the SUV. Jared sent over a ton of food. I also picked up Margot’s and your bags. I thought you might need some clothes.”
    The huge wolf backed off Ujarak, smiling a wolfy grin. His brother should know better than to sneak around his house. Mathis called the change. In moments he stood, a man.
    “Next time, let me know you’re here. I wouldn’t want to accidently rip out your throat.”
    “There wouldn’t be anything accidental about it and you know it.” Ujarak grinned back as he led the way to the vehicle.
    The night was cold. The stars spread like a blanket across the sky and winked down at them. Mathis was glad he was amarok, or he’d freeze in his naked state.
    “True. I wondered what took you so long to get back.” Mathis grabbed a couple of bags filled with food.
    “I thought you might want some quiet time with your mate. It’s been crazy the last couple days. Was I wrong?” Ujarak grabbed a couple as well.
    “No, you’re right.” They both headed back to the house and into the kitchen. Mathis flipped on the light and sat the bags on the counter.
    “Wow, I don’t think you’ve ever said that to me before. Who are you and what have you done with my brother?” Ujarak began taking items from the bag and putting them in the refrigerator.
    “Very funny. I’ll get another load.” Mathis headed back outside.
    It only took four more trips before all the food was inside. Mathis went out and got his duffle, and the bag he packed for Margot from before. He locked the car and carried the items upstairs into the bedroom.
    Margot slept soundly, her hand under her cheek. The sheet had slid down to her waist. Her breasts rose and fell with each breath she took. His body immediately stirred just looking at her. That’s all it took, one look, one whiff of her delectable scent. He hoped it would always be this way. Tearing himself away, he went downstairs to help Ujarak finish.
    Ujarak stood in the living room, a pillow and blanket in his arms, looking at the small loveseat. He turned as Mathis came down the stairs.
    “I guess I’ll sleep on the floor. It might be easier than trying to sleep on that.”
    “I’ll ask Jared if there is a sleeper sofa in the pack storage. If not, we can order one, but it’ll be a few days. How long can you stay?”
    “We leave in a week. My bear can’t wait to get onto the ice.”
    “I appreciate your help. I want Margot and the children guarded at all times.”
    “Glad to help out.” Ujarak laid the blanket on the floor and threw the pillow down.
    Mathis clapped his brother on the back. It was good to have family around.
     
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    Light filtered through the lace curtains at the window. Margot turned and stretched. She heard voices downstairs. The smell of bacon filled the air. Children giggled. Mathis’s deep voice caressed her senses. The front door opened and more voices filled the air. Jared and Susan, as well as others, had arrived.
    Rolling from the bed, Margot looked around for something to wear. She smiled when she saw the suitcase Mathis had brought for her. She rifled through the contents, picking out underwear and clothes. It would be nice to have a bra and panties to put on. Going commando was not her style.
    She hurried downstairs as several workmen came in and made their way down the stairs to the basement. Peeking out the front window, she saw other workmen moving around the property.
    “We’re in here, honey,” Mathis called