Sorry about the long wait for this one. I know at least one person who was really looking forward to this chapter. And just to clear one thing up, I like it when the girl is the one initiating everything. The guys in most stories (even my own) are the ones who want to get with the girl. I wanted to write a story where the girl was being forward. That is all. Enjoy the chapter.

Jarrod was sprawled out on the couch reading a book. At least he was trying to read. Usually he could read through anything, but the paper that Vera had written was engraved in his head which made it difficult to read. The fact that Gemma and Mark were both playing some kind of space shooting game didn't help focusing on the book.

"Will you two knock it off!?" He yelled startling everyone. Mark quickly turned the sound down on their game.

Lea was surprised in her special way that made it look like a glare, her mouth open. "What the hell crawled up your ass? I'm pretty sure that's the first time I've heard you raise your voice to anyone."

Putting down a 12 point word Brenda looked up at Lea. "Your move."

Waving her off she said, "I concede. I was going to lose anyway." Brenda smiled kindly as she started to put the game away. "But seriously Jarrod, what's wrong?"

Jarrod felt weird about talking about it, especially with the cubs in the room. "Well there's this student who has taken an interest in me." He put the book over his face. "I don't know if she's serious or just playing with me."

Nodding her head, her knees on the chair and her leaning on the back, Lea asks, "What type of Madararui is she? I mean, she's not a monkey right?"

"No she's not a monkey," Jarrod sighed. He hated to tell them the truth though. "She's ... a ... well ... she's a Dog Deity."

Both Brenda and Lea said at the same time, "Not allowed!" Brenda looked hurt, Lea looked pissed off. "First off," Lea said counting on her hand. "She's a Dog Deity we're Cat Sorcerers. By nature we don't get along. Second, you're supposed to mate with Brenda and me and that hasn't happened yet. So whatever feelings you have for her need to go right out the window." Brenda nodded her head in agreement.

Sitting up suddenly his book went flying. "I never said I had any interest in her." He growled, then he calmed down a bit. "It's just ... she wrote this really ... weird paper."

Lea took interest in this. "A paper you say? Well get it so we can read it!"

Startled Jarrod gave Lea a hard look. "I can't let you read one of my student's pieces! Besides ... it's a little ... graphic."

Lea's grin got bigger. " Now i have to read it." Her face got very serious and she pointed at Jarrod. "And if you don't go get it for me then I'll just rummage through all your papers on your desk till I find it." And she would too, Jarrod knew this. He also knew that she'd make a huge mess.

"Fiiiine." Jarrod sighed, getting up from the couch and going to his room. He grabbed Vera's essay and brought it back into the living room. He handed the paper to Lea and watched painfully as her and Brenda reading over her shoulder read the paper. He watched as Lea's jaw dropped and Brenda covered her mouth in surprise.

Once they were finished reading Lea made a slow whistle. "That girl has got it bad for you." Brenda was fanning herself. "So," Lea said leaning over the chair once again. "How are you going to break it to her?"

Jarrod was confused. "Well I just figured I'd ignore her till this infatuation wears off." Brenda made a "tsk" noise and Lea laughed. "Is that wrong?"

"Take it from me," Lea said sitting straight in the chair. "Wolves especially like their kill if the prey isn't paying attention to it." She slouched back down tilting her head so that her red hair fell in her face. "The best course of action would be to tell her firmly that you aren't interested." Brenda once again nodded in agreement.

Nodding Jerrod said, "I'll do it after class on Monday." The distress faded from both Brenda and Lea's faces. Brenda began fidgeting, worrying her hands and shifting back and forth. Jarrod knew her well enough to know that she wanted to say something but was too embarrassed to say it. "Spit it out Brenda."

Looking startled and embarrassed she looked down at the floor. "I was just wondering ... um ... when you are going to ... mate ... with us?" Jarrod was so startled by the statement that he nearly fell over. Brenda began panicking waving her hands in the air. "Not that you have to if you're not ready! I mean you're the leader of the pride so it's up to you."

With a slight smirk he answered as he always answered. "Don't worry, it will happen soon." He didn't know how long he had been using that excuse. There weren't that many High Seeds around and even fewer Lion shapes. As far as he knew he was the only one in North America. The reason he hadn't mated yet was because he didn't really have a sex drive. He didn't really have an interest in mating.

It had nothing to do with Brenda or Lea, they were both very lovely and great people. He wasn't gay either, he just didn't feel like it. But around Vera … it was different. The way she looked at him it made him think differently. He had to get his head on straight and set things straight with her.

"When do we get to mate?" Mark said looking away from the game. "Me and Gemma, we get to mate, but when?"

Jarrod took off his glasses and pinched the bridge of his nose. "You two can mate when Gemma turns 18." He looked at Mark who was slightly blurry without his glasses. "We've had this discussion before."

Mark whined. "But waiting till she's 18 is in like three years! I'm going to be 18 in two months. Can't I at least mate with Brenda or Lea?"

"No!" Brenda and Lea said at the same time. It was no surprise to Jarrod of why they were acting so violently towards it. Why have a child with a Medium seed when you can have a child with a Heavy seed.

Putting back on his glasses Jarrod went to his room. "I'll see you all later. I have more papers to grade." With that he closed his door and sighed.

This chapter came out much better than it was originally. Had to do a total re-write. I felt it important for people to get a little better view of the Pride. Once again comments and criticism welcome!

Thanks to my Beta Reader Andamaru!