Amusement made her chuckle and she allowed him to feed her another forkful of food. “You’re going to be bossy, aren’t you?”

Uncertainty flashed in his gaze. “I’m sorry but your care and well-being are my first priority. You are hungry, your stomach sounds reminded me that you haven’t eaten and I’d be a bad mate if I didn’t make sure all your needs were met.” He inhaled, puffed up his chest and a stubborn streak shone in his stare. “I will learn to be the best mate.”

He was so damn cute and if he didn’t already have her heart, he would have won it over in that moment. She reached up and traced his cheekbone. “You already are the best.”

His c**k twitched again, was rock hard, and she wiggled a little. He felt so good and she wanted to ride him. His hand released her hip and his open palm tapped her ass. It didn’t hurt but it was enough to startle her.

“Stop that and eat. Food first and then I will mount you from behind. You will enjoy it.”

Laugher boiled up and she didn’t smother it. “I believe that.”

He fed her more food. She grabbed the second fork, and offered him a bite. He hesitated and opened his lips, accepting it.

“I want to be the best mate too.”

He swallowed. “You already are. You make me happy, Lauren.”

A knock sounded at the door and Wrath responded by snarling. “Do not enter!” His voice lowered as he gripped Lauren’s h*ps and lifted her off his lap, abruptly parting their bodies. “Go into the bathroom and close the door.” He rose to his feet, got in front her and effectively blocked her body if anyone walked inside the room.

She fled for the bathroom, noticed Wrath stayed at her side the entire time and bit back a laugh. He was making sure no one got a glimpse of her body. He closed the door for her and she wrapped a towel around her. She couldn’t hear what was going on in the next room but waited patiently for a few minutes.

The door opened and Wrath had donned on a pair of loose sweatpants but nothing else. His expression was grim as he met her gaze.

“Is everything all right?”

“We’ve been requested to go to Homeland. Justice wants to meet with us.”

“Justice North?” It shocked her. “The leader of the New Species? I see him on television all the time. Why does he want to meet us?”

“I believe he wishes to meet you and discuss your relationship with me.” Wrath took a deep breath. “We need to discuss a few things.”

“Okay.” She tried not to feel apprehensive. Wrath loved her, had claimed her as his mate and he didn’t want to lose her. That was the worst thing he could say and he wasn’t about to do that. “What do you want to talk about?”

He took her hand and led her back to the bed, sat and pulled her down on his lap. He hesitated, met her gaze and took a deep breath.

“There are things you should know as my mate. I don’t want someone else to tell you before I do. They will assume we’ve discussed everything but we haven’t.”

“Kind of hard to do when we’re having sex. A lot.” She grinned. “Not that I’m complaining.”

He didn’t smile back. A serious look settled over his handsome features. “You and I may be able to have children. No one can know that in your world, even the human males who are on the task force don’t know this. It’s too dangerous with the hate groups and crazy humans who believe we are animals. They wish for New Species to die out after a generation but a few babies have been born with human and Species mixed mates.”

Lauren let that information settle in and understood why they’d want to keep it a secret. “I’m on the shot. I can’t get pregnant unless I don’t take any more of them. I’m due for another one in two months.” Her heart speeded up a little. “Do you want to have a baby?”

“I’m not certain.” He glanced away before meeting her gaze again. “I need to learn how to care for a mate first.”

“We should have some time together before we think about having a child.”

He seemed relieved. “I am not opposed to making a family with you but I am wary due to my past.”

Her arm wrapped around his neck and she leaned into his chest to rest there. “I understand. We’ll talk about this later when we’re both ready but I’m glad that is an option. I always wanted to have a baby or two but only when we’re both prepared.”

A smile curved his lips. “I am sure once I learn to be a mate that I will want to learn how to be a father.” He took another deep breath and his body tensed. “I am afraid Justice will have issues with our mating.”

That killed her good mood. “We’re already mated, right? You said that. What’s involved?”

“I want you for my mate and you agreed. We are mated,” he firmly stated, getting a little emotional when his voice deepened. “My worry is that he won’t want you to live here with me but you can’t return to your home. You were already taken once and you are in danger. I won’t allow that. I will not permit him to separate us even while I fulfill my obligation.” His gaze left hers to drift around the room. “I will make it more of a home for you here. Brass is in charge and he said I could keep you. Tim has some issues but Brass overruled him.”

“Good.”

“I will get you a television, a bigger bed and whatever will make you happy. I have to leave sometimes for my duties but I won’t be gone long. I will always return to our bed to sleep with you and the time will pass quickly. We’ll visit Homeland and Reservation, see which of them you feel would make you happy and live there when I leave here for good.”