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    I’ll make sure she knows how to take it safely.” I assure them. The witch agreed but I had to provide my


    ID and let them take a copy of it. Potions that alter a person are considered a controlled substance and


    they need to keep a record of exactly who purchased it. Should it be misused, I would still be


    responsible for it as the person who purchased it. They wrap up a little bottle of the potion with written


    directions and warnings. They also give me a small blue box that has my special order in it. I pay a


    painful amount of money and collect my warranty paperwork for the spells. I get a full refund should


    they fail unless someone actively casts a s


    spell to break them or theye in contact with nullifying magic. Purchases in hand, Aaron and I walk


    back to my ce. I quickly head in and change out of my work clothes into something morefy.


    Nothing impressive, just some leggings and an oversized t–shirt. Then we drive to Bemy and


    Megan’s ce. I sit in the car out front nervously for a few minutes, fiddling with the box my gift is in.


    Aaron gets out and opens my car door. He gives me an approving nod and gestures at the little box.


    Feeling encouraged, I climb out of the car and let him lead me to the front door.


    The door opens before I can even knock..


    “Thank you Aaron. We will call if you’re needed again.” Bemy calls out, dragging me inside by the


    hand. Without waiting for a response from Aaron (not that he necessarily would have gotten one) he


    closes the door in his face. Before I can so much as blink Bemy pulls me into his arms and presses


    his lips against mine. The kiss is hard and passionate at first. After a while, it could have been minutes


    or hours for all I know, he slows the kiss into something more gentle and rxed. This is the least


    cautious kiss he’s ever given me. He eventually pulls back and we’re both breathing hard. I realise my


    back is pressed against the front door and Bemy must be supporting most of my weight right now


    because my legs certainly aren’t. I meet his gaze. Bemy’s golden eyes are practically glowing.


    “Uhm. Hello to you too?” I greet him. Bemy chuckles and gives me a bright smile.


    “Hello beautiful.” He responds, his voice low. He begins running a hand through my hair at my scalp


    and I very nearly copse into him at the feeling. It takes me a minute to


    gather my thoughts.


    “Bemy… Don’t take this the wrong way… but what the hell was that all about?” Heughs


    again.


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    “I’ve been waiting to do that since you sent me that videost night. I didn’t think a text would cut it.” He


    mentions the video and I realise the situation I’m in. It’s like I suddenly remember to be embarrassed


    and a red flush runs across my cheeks. I realise I’m tightly clutching the little blue box and the bag with


    the potion in one hand. I take a few deep


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    breaths.


    “Uh, can I get some water?” I ask in a shaky voice. Bemy makes sure I’m steady before releasing


    me. He does grab my hand though and leads me to the kitchen. He gestures for me to sit and he brings


    me a ss of water. I drink the whole thing immediately.


    “So how was your day?” Bemy asks, his expression somewhere between happy and smug. I


    shrug.


    “It was fine. Nothing special. How about yours?” His face falls a little and he groans.


    “Today was long. Last night was a stressful night and I’ve been tired and distracted all day.” He sighs


    and his shoulders droop forward a little. I drop my shopping on the bench and hop up from my seat. I


    do my best to stay nonchnt but I’m not sure I seed because Bemy looks wary when I approach


    him. I wrap my arms around him in a tight hug and I swear the man melts. He wraps his arms around


    me and buries his face in my hair. It’s not too different to the position we were in a minute ago but it


    feels very different. That was passion, this isfort. It’s not going anywhere and I find I am far more


    comfortable initiating this kind of physical contact because I know exactly what to expect. After a


    minute I let go and drag Bemy by his arm, into his office. He goes to sit in his desk chair, but I’m


    feeling brave today. I direct him towards the recliner that is still where he left it for me previously. He


    sits, and I cautiously perch on the edge of the wide arm on the recliner behind him, leaning into his


    shoulder. I angle myself so I can see his face. I can practically see the tension draining from him.


    Everyone keeps telling me that physical contact is important to Shifters and Bemy has made it clear


    that he is no different. I might not befortable with everything just yet, but being close to him like


    this I can definitely do, particrly since it so clearly has a positive effect on him.


    “Tell me aboutst night then.” I prompt him.


    “The meeting was with a Vampire representative. They’ve finally caught word that I’ve been on a


    warpath towards the Vamps for a few months now. Since they attacked us. They’re not the most


    organised of groups and don’t generally have much in the way of official leadership. Apparently the


    reason I haven’t been able to find the Vampires who attacked us is that they


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    have been in hiding since that day. Their representative came with a peace offer. They owe us one


    favour and in exchange I stop hunting them.” He exins. Huh, that’s not what I was expecting to hear.


    “What did you tell them?” I ask. He sighs.


    “I didn’t answer. I want to say no, but since they’ve gone to the representative they’ve made an official


    offer of peace. If I refuse it makes me look petty. But they tried to hurt you, how can I just forget that!”


    Bemy is agitated, he drops his head into his hands, running his fingers through his hair and avoiding


    my gaze. It takes me a minute to work out what’s wrong. He feels ashamed? But why?


    “It wasn’t personal and they haven’t tried again since. Is there some particr reason why you can’t


    just let it go?” He stares at me like I’m insane.


    “Of course I can’t. They attacked you, they scared you. You’re my mate. It’s my job to protect you. If


    they knew what you are to me they would never show up here with this cowardly offer. They would flee


    to the far ends of the to get away from me.” as he speaks he bes more agitated until the


    final words are practically a growl and a threat. I sigh. That’s what this is about? He’s ashamed that he


    hasn’t made them pay for what? Frightening me? Threatening me?


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