20“Your mate?” Sugar said in shock, trying to yank her hand from Axel’s grip without harming him. “But I haven’t talked to you in months. You did your whole Bad-Panther-kick-her-to-the-curb thing and dumped me off here. Who the hell do you think you are showing up and declaring us to be something we’re not?”
“I’m the man who bought you underwear that never covered any other female’s ass. That’s how much I care for you. I restored your female honor by making sure you have your own things.”
“Honor?” Sugar began. She lifted a finger, pointed it his direction, and then let it drop. “Okay. You’re right. I suppose I should say thank you for all the clothes. Everything fit really well. Too bad you’ve missed seeing me in it.”
“I’m here now to rectify my oversight.” Axel put a finger over her li
