Free Grayslake: Never Kiss a Wolf (Kindle Worlds Novella) by Eliza Gayle

two weeks of training with Keen and two weeks of counseling with Isaac, our healer. Keen has years of experience when it comes to struggling with his animal urges and should be able to teach her more control."
    Greer shook his head, the wolf growling in the background. "No," he said.
    "Greer," Lily pleaded. "Be reasonable."
    "Not having another male hovering over my mate is reasonable."
    Ty nodded. "I get that and expected that would be the case. Bears are possessive too. Keen won't be alone with her. His mate Trista will assist and will act as a barrier between your mate and hers. He'll instruct, she'll teach."
    Lily touched his arm. "That's definitely reasonable. I accept."
    Mia giggled and Greer narrowed his eyes in her direction. This caused both the Itan and his brothers to move forward and into his space, their low rumbling roars the only warning he got.
    "Careful," Ty warned. "Some infractions cannot be forgiven."
    Calder grabbed his arm and pulled him from the fray before this went any further and Greer snarled at him. He jerked his arm free. "I can handle this."
    "Then chill," Calder barked.
    "I apologize, Itana. I meant no disrespect."
    Everyone, including Lily, breathed deep in relief.
    "I'll agree to this on one condition. I have to be there too."
    "Only as long as there is no interference. Keen runs the show and his word at training will be law, is that understood?"
    "Yes, Itan," Lily said and he dipped his head in agreement.
    "Oh thank God. Now can we have a party?" Mia looked around, her infectious smile instantly lightening the mood.
    "A party? For what?"
    Mia grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her in the direction of the lake. "Your mating, you goof. It's a big deal and we must celebrate.
    All the men looked at each other, confusion crystal clear. Ty shrugged his shoulders. "Don't even question it, dude. Just go with it. What the Itana wants the Itana gets."

Epilogue
    A fter three and a half long weeks, Lily was finally on the back of Greer's bike with the wind in her hair and the sun on her face as they streaked down a mountain road in the direction of Tennessee.
    Her two weeks of training and counseling had been extended by Keen because he wasn't satisfied with her progress. She'd had to run the gamut of her emotions so many times and face her bear's ire to the point they were all sick of it.
    Trista, Keen's mate, had put her through the physical paces of drawing out her beast and then forcing her back inside. It had not been easy, but it was done and she felt stronger than ever because of it.
    John had been released to one of the Hale enforcers two weeks ago and thus far no more word had come from her former clan. She wasn't sure she trusted that was the end of it, but she refused to live the rest of her life waiting for something bad to happen.
    Greer had become her rock during the entire process. He delayed returning home to watch over her during her extended training even though Calder had left weeks before. Her mate made it clear his family could wait and would understand he needed to be with her.
    Lily snuggled against his back, brushing her unfettered breasts in a seductive motion she knew he wouldn't miss.
    The resulting hungry growl that vibrated through him made her smile. Her butt was numb from riding so long and they both needed a break.
    A few miles later, Greer pulled into a small one pump gas station and pulled around back. He yanked his helmet off and grabbed her with one arm and shifted her around so she sat on the seat facing him.
    "Are you trying to kill me, babe? You know I can resist those nipples." He bent her back over his arm to support her and shoved her t-shirt up and bared her breasts.
    She didn't get a word out before he had one nipple sucked into his mouth, sending a jolt of pleasure zipping through her body.
    Instead she moaned and grabbed his head to hold him in place for more. He responded by biting down on her nipple and bringing her urgently to the edge of pain that drove her