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down the stairs.
    “I don’t know if there is anything in the kitchen. I could use a cup of tea,” Margot said. “Does anyone else need anything?”
    “I’ll take Susan home and be back to help guard the property,” Ujarak said.
    “Guard the property? Do you really think that’s necessary?” Susan asked.
    “Probably not tonight, I’d still feel better with someone on watch. It’s been a very long day and Margot and I need some rest,” Mathis said. “Ujarak can you pick up something for breakfast for the children? We’ll have to go shopping tomorrow.”
    “I’ll see what I can find. Come on, Suzy Q, let’s get you home,” Ujarak said with a saucy grin.
    “Stop calling me that. If you need any help with the children, Margot, let me know.” Susan followed Ujarak to the front door.
    “Thank you for all the care you’ve given them. I really appreciate it, Susan.”
    “Hey, I like kids. Yours are pretty special. I had fun being with them. All right, smarty pants, let’s get going.”
    The door closed. Margot looked at Mathis. His gaze focused solely on her. A shiver ran down her spine.
    “Finally, we are alone.”
     

Chapter Eight
     
    Margot backed up a step. Mathis stalked her, his dark eyes gleaming and completely focused, as if she were prey.
    “We’re hardly alone with six children sleeping upstairs,” Margot said, her heartbeat speeding. That’s all it took with this man.
    “I guess we’ll have to be very quiet,” Mathis said finally reaching her.
    He put his hands on the wall she didn’t realize she’d backed against. Margot’s breath caught. His eyes stared into hers, marking her, seeing into her soul. She put her hands over his heart. Then he kissed her, a slow sipping and exchange of breath. Her eyes drifted closed as he seduced her with gentle touches.
    “Come to bed with me, nutara,” whispered into her mind.
    Margot melted against him. He kissed her harder, pressing his tongue to the seam of her lips. She opened for him and he swept in, tasting and licking. Margot felt him tremble and he moaned softly while still exploring her mouth.
    “I want you. I’m not sure I can wait to get you into bed.”
    A giggle came from the stairs. Margot stiffened. Mathis groaned and pulled back to glance over his shoulder.
    “I’m thirsty.” Ukiuk said, smiling at them.
    Margot patted Mathis’s chest before stepping under his arm and walking to the stairs. “Only a small glass of water, or you’ll have to go to the bathroom. Come on, let’s see what’s in the kitchen.” Margot took the little girl’s hand and headed for the back of the house. Mathis followed them, but not before she noticed him adjust the impressive bulge tenting his pants. Margot coughed, smothering a laugh.
    The kitchen was full of shiny steel appliances. Margot glanced around until she saw a small cabinet next to the stainless steel sink. She opened the door and found a glass inside, and filled it at the sink. “Here you go,” she said, handing the water to Ukiuk.
    The child sipped her drink while staring at the kitchen around her. She looked everywhere except at the adults. When she was finished she timidly handed the glass back to Margot.
    Margot smiled and patted the girl’s shoulder. “Bed now, no more excuses.”
    “I’ll take her up,” Mathis offered coming forward. He picked up the little girl, giving her a peck on the nose. “It’s been a very long day and you need to rest, sweet pea.” Ukiuk giggled as Mathis carried her out of the room.
    Margot smiled. Mathis was such a contradiction, one minute hard and cold, the next soft and scorching. She liked him this way too, gentle and caring. Thank goodness he had decided to claim her. For a minute she was angry, again. Two years wasted, when they could have been together starting a family.
    “I already explained and asked you to forgive me. You aren’t still angry?” Mathis stayed linked to her since they cemented the mating bond.
    “Maybe a little.