He snarled at the hands Adam had on his mate and without thought, took an angry step toward them. A hand on his shoulder stopped him, and he turned to glare at whoever held him. His fury faded when he saw Kontra's concerned gaze. "Mutegi? What's wrong?" Sighing, he released as much tension as he could. "Ben is my mate," he muttered under his breath, praying his words didn't carry to the others. He wasn't yet ready to share the information that his mate was a married straight human. "I see," Kontra murmured. "We'll keep an eye on them for a few days and see if he feels the connection, too." Mutegi grimaced. "Even if he does, he is married and straight. There is no way I will break up a family." Kontra nodded, but didn't say anything. They watched Cassie leap onto the Triumph Thunderbird Storm behind Yuma, a borrowed helmet on her head and a grin on her face. Adam walked over and slapped him on the back. "All set here. Let's rock." "Why did you offer to fix their truck for cost?" Mutegi asked as they walked to their bikes. "That is very generous for you." Grinning, Adam pulled his helmet over his pale blond locks and leaned toward him. Keeping his voice low he said, "Awe, I could fix that head in a couple of hours, but this way, you get a chance to claim your mate." Mutegi stood in stunned silence as Adam winked and brought his Harley to life. Feeling better than he had since realizing Ben was his mate, he chuckled and settled on his bike. Revving his hog, he sped forward, again taking point and leading the group down the road. ---- Ben folded the blanket over his niece's head. Holding her tight to his chest, he hunched over and leaned close to the man in front of h...