A low growl emitted from the back of his throat which Conner returned. “Do you think I’m stupid Mason?” Jared’s voice was husky and dark. “Nope,” Conner said popping the ‘p’. “Idiotic but certainly not stupid.” he moved so that I was tucked behind him out of harm’s way. Jared took notice and stalked toward the bed. I closed my eyes as he got closer and willed the tears to stay away. “She’s mine!” Jared grabbed Conner by the collar of his shirt and lifted him off of the bed. “She’s my mate!” I could hear part of his wolf come out as he spoke. “Stay the f**k away from her.” and just like that Conner fell to the floor with a grunt. “You’ve got your own Mate! Keep your paws off of mine!” “Ahh!” I cried as Jared grabbed my arm and pulled me off the bed. His arms wound their way around my wai

