Free Tigress for Two by Marissa Dobson Page A

Kallie lying in the snow unconscious and thought she might die, I realized I didn’t care that she was a tigress. I want her and the last few days I’ve been trying to prove it to her.” Speaking of Kallie made him desperate to return to her. He missed her touch, her smell. Damn, he missed everything about her.
    “Whenever you’re both ready let me know and a cabin will be provided. I’m not sure Thorben will be overly excited about your mate, but I’m proud to have you as part of the Alaskan Tigers family.”

    No matter what Thorben thought of Kallie, it wouldn’t change Taber’s relationship with her. As long as they were happy, it didn’t matter what anyone thought. He’d spent too much of his life concerned with making his family happy, pleasing everyone around him. No, this time was about him and his mate, Kallie. No one else.

 
     
    Chapter Fourteen
     
    Taber jogged through the compound eager to get back to Kallie, his body aching to touch her. His normal cravings for honey were replaced by his need for her. The bear within him was calm whenever they were together and it was the first time he experienced contentment in weeks.
    Not bothering to knock, he turned the knob and pushed opened the door to Kallie’s room, half-expecting to find her asleep. He was surprised to see her lying in the middle of the bed, surrounded by pillows, reading. “I thought you were resting?” He shut the door behind him.
    “I tried, but I couldn’t.” She placed her book aside and yawned.
    “Did you miss your bear, darling?”
    “I guess you could say that. After sleeping next to your warm body the last forty-eight hours, I’ve grown used to it.” When he padded toward her, tossing his clothes to the floor as he neared the bed, she grinned. “But don’t get cocky, bear. I only want you for your body heat.”
    “I feel so used.” His jeans fell to the floor, leaving him naked before her. “Maybe me and my body heat should leave you here to freeze.” He teased.
    “Get your ass in this bed.” She whipped the blanket to the side.
    He leaped on the bed, landing on his back next to her. He slipped his arm around her. “Come here, kitty.”
    “Kitty?” She curled into his body and pillowed her head on his arm.
    “You’re my kitty.”
    “You better watch what you say. I have claws that will tear the hide from your body. So what happened today? Were you able to find out anything from Kenneth?”
    “We weren’t able to gather much, just the stuff we already knew. Connor’s following up on Boston to see if he can find anything. That’s where Pierce met with Kenneth, and considering he lives in Maine, it has to have something to do with Pierce’s location. We just aren’t sure how yet.” He ran his hand down her arm. “You’ve got too many clothes on.”
    “You’re going to be a mate who always wants me naked, aren’t you?”
    “There’s nothing better than your naked body next to mine. I’ve been thinking about running my hands over your body since I left.” He tugged her green tank top over her head. “When do you want to go see Mark? Do you want to sleep first?”
    “I called Mark while you were out. He’s doing fine.”
    He sensed hesitation in her voice. “Is there something more?”
    “I asked him if there was a way to get out of a mating.” She glanced down at his bare chest. “I needed to know.”
    “And?” He’d fight to keep her. She was his mate and didn’t want anyone else.
    She shook her head. “There’s nothing. No matter our choice, we’ll be mated until one of us dies.”
    “Well, mate, I have no plans to die anytime soon. I guess you’re stuck with me.” He gazed at her. “Ty’s offered us a cabin.”
    “What about your family. Your life in Nome?”
    “My mate is the most important thing in my life. My home is where you are. I told you before, I’m staying here to be with you. You’re comfortable and so am I, there’s no reason to pick up and move. The compound