CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Bas watched from the window. He saw them sway together to the smooth music. Jealously coursed through him and it took all his will power to just watch, instead of marching over and breaking the pair apart.

Lucas appeared at his side, beer in hand. Bas took it and tilted his head in thanks. He felt Lucas's eyes on him and growled lightly as a warning.

Lucas chucked. "There's another way of doing this you know. Take a leaf out of your sister's book." Lucas patted his arm and walked off.

Bas narrowed his eyes as he concentrated. He snapped his fingers as the idea popped in his head. He walked back to the kitchen as he saw Kathryn and her Alpha walking back towards the house.

Christian and Kathryn walked back to the house arm in arm. She felt weighted. Nothing had been resolved. Her mind drifted back to the first day she had met Bas. She had been struck by how red is hair was, and how tall he was. A kiss to her temple brought her back to the present day as she sat down next to Bas again, and slipped her hand into his. He offered her a warm smile and a kiss to the lips, before he turned to look at Christian.

"I think there is a way that we can get round this whole 'who goes to whose pack' thing."

Christian nodded for Bad to continue. Kathryn was puzzled. What does he mean?

Bas looked at them both, a grin from ear to ear. "Blood bond Kathryn back to you. It won't affect me, as I'm the more dominant one. That way, Kathryn gets the feedback she needs, as well as not breaking the mating bond."

Kathryn's brain was in over drive, thinking about Bas's proposition. She knew Mercy was in similar situation. "What if it puts too much pressure on the mating bond? Would it break?" The panic was easy to hear in her voice. She struggled to control her breathing.

She felt a pressure on her hand as Bas brought them to her lips to kiss then gently.

"Nothing is going to break us apart. I promise you that." His smile filled her with re-assurance, and she nodded at Lucas and Christian.

Christian pulled out his phone. "I'll talk to your father. We should be able to get the blood bond done tomorrow."

Lucas looked confused. "Why not today?" The longer they are connected, the higher the risk of permanent damage."

Christian sighed. Bloody leopards. "We have certain things we have to prepare for the blood bond. Usually we would have ceremony, but we don't have enough time to fly people out. At the very least I want the correct passages used." He looked directly at Kathryn. "You will need some sleep before tomorrow."

Lucas stood up. "Not to piss all over your idea, but you can't wait. We risk losing them both if we do." He gave Kathryn a small smile. "And I would hate to miss out on hearing her lecture about the mating bond."

Sascha hit Lucas hard in the ribs, as Bas tried desperately to hold in a chuckle. Christian narrowed his eyes but said nothing.

"Fine, I need a knife."

A knife materialised on the table in front of Judd. He handed it to Christian without a word.

Kathryn stood up and walked over to Christian and held out her hand.

"I pledge myself to the pack of Willoughby Chase. I pledge myself to the Alpha, Christian. I promise to protect the pack under any circumstances. "

She shook as she cut her hand, a thin line of blood appearing. She bit her lip to stop a moan of pain escaping her lips.

Christian stood before her, and took the knife from her hands. "I, the Alpha, promise to protect you and any Psy that need protection in the future."

Christian mimicked Kathryn's slice, and they pressed their palms together, the blood mingling.

Bas was the first to speak. "Check the web."

Kathryn closed her eyes and felt herself open them again to the physic world. There she was glowing brightly. She was now connected to Christian again. She could also see the other lieutenants and her family members. Home. There was a thread linking her to someone through the darkness, but she couldn't follow it.

She opened her eyes back up and smiled. "Everything is back to normal." She glanced at Bas. "How are you feeling?"

He smiled at her. "Fine, I think."

She walked over and immersed herself in the scent of him, bonfires and grass, feeling safe and secure in his arms.

"Christian, do you have to get back tonight?" Her Alpha shook his head.

"You can come stay with us. Bas has a guest room that is now vacant."

She didn't miss the smirks and grins that seemed to spread across everyone's faces. She blushed scarlet, and hid her face in Bas's jacket, feeling him chuckle.

When they arrived at Bas's, Christian excused himself, saying he was going for a shower. Bas pulled Kathryn on to his lap as he sat on the sofa. He wrapped his arms around her. "I nearly lost you today." The emotion in his voice was hard to miss.

Kathryn bent her head and kissed his lips softly. "You will never lose me. I promise you that." Her heart was thumping in her chest as emotion coursed through her, almost suffocating her. She knew that would never happen though. Bas would always be there to help her keep her head above water.

Lucas sprawled out on his bed, waiting for Sascha to come in, after putting his darling daughter to bed. His mind wandered over the day's events. It was a close call on the Bas and Kathryn situation. He was glad it had worked it 'self out though. They had enough to think about with the Pure Psy.

Sascha climbed in next to him, curling into his side. He pressed a kiss to her temple and closed his arms protectively around her. He understood the fierce emotions that Bas felt towards Kathryn, for he had them for the beautiful, sexy Psy in bed with him now.

"They make a good couple you know. The bond between them is as strong as any I've felt."

Sascha's soothing words helped. He leaned into kiss her, losing himself in her scent.