Free Tiger Time by Marissa Dobson

next night. When we arrive home, you’ll still have to come with me to greet our guards and high staff.”
     
    Ty held up the dress he’d mentioned. It was beautiful, a white sweetheart-cut dress, form-fitting to the waist, then billowing out to be free-flowing. It had a red and black belt design at the hips. As he turned it around, she realized it was backless. “What do you think?”
     
    “It’s beautiful. But isn’t it a bit much?”
     
    “Not for the welcome home party. Trust me, you need something like this.” He tossed it in the buggy. “What else do you need?”
     
    Crap, I going to need to get bras and underwear. It’s crazy to be self-conscious about it when he just saw me naked. I guess it is either buy them or go without. I can’t go without a bra.
     
    She crossed the aisle to the intimate section to grab what she needed, while silently praying Ty wouldn’t follow her. She grabbed the first few matching bra and panties sets she saw that weren’t something a Grandma would wear. If someone is going to see me naked, I want to look great.
     
    “You would look great in this.” Ty held up a sexy, black, baby doll negligee with pink lace trim.
     
    I always wanted someone who I was in sync with, someone who could finish my thoughts. Ty seems to be just that.
     
    She could feel her cheeks heat with embarrassment. “You can't be serious?”
     
    “Come on, babe, let’s get it. I want to see you in it.”
     
    Alice always wore fancy lingerie, even when she slept alone, but I have never been one to wear that stuff.
     
    “I don't know, Ty.”
     
    “Tabby, you’ll look great in it I promise. Once you try it on, if you don't like it, you don't have to wear it. But give it a try for me, okay?”
     
    “Okay.”
     
    Knowing she wasn’t likely to wear the negligee often, she also tossed in a pair of red and black plaid pajama bottoms and a black tank top.
     
    “Now you need a duffel bag or some type of suitcase for this. You know I always hated shopping before, but you’re adorable when you’re shopping,” he said, leaning over the buggy to kiss her.
     
    Maybe wearing lingerie isn’t such a bad idea after all.
     
    As they loaded the car with their purchases, she came to the realization she had more than enough stuff to last her a week. Ty insisted she get everything she would need, reminding her of the party. She’d ended up buying more makeup and hair products than she even owned in her apartment. Not a wearer of much makeup, she hadn’t known what to buy. Ty’s solution was to buy one of anything that caught her eye.
     
    “Now maybe we can go back to the cabin. I have a few ideas about how we can spend the time before Felix gets in,” Ty said as he pushed the trunk lid closed.
     
    I wish we could meet Felix tomorrow. I want Ty all to myself.
     
    * * *
     
    They arrived back at the cabin to find another car already in the driveway.
     
    “Shit!” Ty hit the steering wheel to emphasize he wasn't too happy Felix was there. “Do you think we could send him into town for something or to a hotel room?”
     
    She placed her hand on his leg, rubbing small circles. “I'm sure there is a lot of together time in our future. Remember what the book said? I must meet the members of the clan.”
     
    She heard Ty leave out a soft purr as she continued massaging his thigh. “I know. But I wanted you all to myself. Am I selfish?”
     
    “From what I hear, no. Even so, it's all right, because I want you all to myself too.”
     
    Ty pulled to a stop behind the car as they watched Felix step out of his vehicle.
     
    “Ty...” Tabitha said, nodding to the gold aura around Felix.
     
    “I see it, but remember they can't, so don't act strangely. We can't let anyone know about any of this yet. You have to decide for yourself if Felix should be one we choose. After you get to know him, we’ll discuss how I feel about him and what I know about it. You need to make your own judgments about him