Reluctant Mate
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He blinked.
Her mouth hung open.
“As one of my Soldiers, you would be responsible for keeping everyone in the pack safe.” Lucien paused. “Are you willing to sacrifice your life for mine?”
Robert swallowed then replied, “Y—yes, Sir.”
She clapped and rushed into his arms.
Robert swung her around then put her gently on the ground before kissing her.
They were going to be safe. They belonged to a pack.
Lucien cleared his throat.
She turned around then lowered her head in deference to her new Alpha.
“Serena, you did an excellent job teaching Robert’s wolf,” Lucien said.
She shook her head.
She had failed miserably. He had killed a hunter and she had gotten hurt.
“The hunter Robert killed shouldn’t have been in these woods. He certainly shouldn’t have been hunting wolves,” Lucien said.
Lucien tipped her chin up, forcing her to look at him.
“He is stealthy as any natural born wolf in my pack. You are a fantastic teacher and I would like for you to train our wolf pups.”
Her heart skipped a beat.
“Me? You—you have a job for me?”
Lucien nodded.
“Yes, Alpha. I’d love to train our wolf pups.”
“Good. Once you get settled in, you can begin training,” Lucien replied.
“Settled in?”
The doorbell rang.
“Serena, will you answer the door?” Lanie asked.
She nodded and went to the front door.
Emma stood on the front porch holding up a pie. Kane stood behind her, holding carrying a large box and three helium balloons.
“Congratulations,” Emma said as she offered her the pie.
“Uh—thanks,” she replied as she took the pie.
She stepped aside and they came in.
The door bell rang again.
This time it was Harley.
He carried a six pack in one hand and a gift wrapped box under his other arm.
“Harley. Uh, come in,” she said.
The doorbell rang again.
It was a pretty young woman she’d never met before.
“I’m Jackie. Zane’s mate.”
She also had a gift.
“So how do you like the place?” Jackie asked. “I thought it was perfect for the two of you.”
“I’m sorry—did—did you just say—”
“Oh, didn’t Lanie tell you? This is your housewarming party!” Jackie said.
“Housewarming?”
“Or would you prefer the cabin in the woods?” Lucien asked.
The other wolves laughed.
Puzzled she glanced at Jackie.
“Lucien’s never giving up that cabin. It’s where Lucien takes Lanie when they um…want a little privacy,” Jackie whispered to her.
Grinning, she nodded to Jackie.
Robert walked into the kitchen, away from everyone else.
“Robert, don’t you like our new house?” she asked.
“Baby, I don’t know if I can afford it,” he said quietly.
“This house is yours,” Lucien said, stepping into the kitchen. “Free and clear.”
Robert’s mouth hung open. She pushed his chin, closing his mouth.
“I take care of my wolves,” Lucien said.
Robert pulled her into his arms.
“And I will take care of my mate,” he promised.
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Author. Businesswoman. Mother. Wife. Daughter. Sister. Like most women, Diana wears many hats, sometimes several at once.
Diana decided to write erotic romances so she could continue working while staying at home to raise her children. Although her life can be challenging sometimes, she would not have it any other way.
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The inspiration of her first erotic novella, Lucien's Mate, came from her own experiences. Like Lanie, the central female character in Lucien's Mate, Diana also heard warning bells when she first saw her husband. After a much longer pursuit, she finally agreed to be his mate.
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