Hunter recognized his mate relaxing against him and heard her taking in a deep breath. Instead of pushing her for answers, he just hugged her as he let his thumb travel up and down her spine. Once he felt she was calm, her breathing even, he said, “Come on. Let’s go.” Hunter handed her a helmet as he mounted the bike. Feeling Mattie behind him, wrapping her arms around his waist, he patted her hands.
Taking his time riding through town, back to the house, Hunter enjoyed feeling his mate lean against his back.
Mattie felt secure, with her arms wrapped around Hunter’s body. Even though she did not want to admit it, she needed to feel him. She needed to feel grounded after today. Hunter's presence, her mate, grounded her.
Hunter and his wolf Aspen felt comforted by her touch, but they cou
