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timber wolf pack in a way that was less than respectful was not tolerated.
    “I meant no disrespect,” Kade said as he rubbed the side of his head. “I just have a massive headache.” Again, he was not going to tell Kota about the negative influence in his mind. There were just some things a man did not reveal to anyone. Sexual dysfunctions were never discussed—which thankfully Kade was not suffering from—along with touchy-feely subjects and insanity.
    “Let’s get this underway.” Kota walked inside, caring a manila folder that Kade hadn’t seen in the man’s hand until now. It had to contain the lease. The voice once again told him that he was only fooling himself, but Kade violently shoved at those thoughts. Ever since he had moved in with Bishop, Kade had been feeling lost and depressed. The thought once again resurfaced that maybe Brac Village wasn’t a place he needed to settle back into. The one thing stopping him from taking off was Keaton. He knew his mate loved living here and Kade couldn’t bring himself to tear the man away.
    “This is a one-year lease,” Kota said as he held up the folder. “It is renewable just as long as none of the terms are violated. I own this building, so I’m pretty flexible. Read it over, and if you agree, sign it.”
    Kade took the folder and began to read over the lease. As his eyes skimmed down the paper, he realized that he didn’t understand half the technical terms being used. He read over it once more and was still stumped.
    “We good?”
    He wanted to ask Kota to explain the lease to him in layman’s terms, but just nodded as he signed on the proverbial dotted line. It was stupid to sign something he didn’t understand, but Kade prayed that Kota could be trusted.
    Kota held out his hand and Kade shook it. “You are now the proud leaseholder of this building, my friend. The loan has been deposited into your bank account. Maverick’s accountant is going to meet with you tomorrow to help you go over the financial side of this.”
    It was all so overwhelming.
    Kota took a seat on one of the chairs that had been left behind by the previous renter. He sat casually back in the chair, one arm tossed over the back, his legs stretched out and crossed at the ankles. The man looked as if he didn’t have a care in the world, as if nothing bothered him.
    Kade used to be that confident. Hell, he had been up until a few weeks ago when he entered this village. “I’m good,” Kade replied with a nonchalant shrug of his shoulders, wondering if he ever would be the same man he used to be before that tragic night.
    The door opened and Keaton came rushing in, looking flushed. “Did you sign it?”
    Kade and Kota glanced at each other before Kade gave a quick nod. He hadn’t been expecting Keaton here today. It was a welcome surprise.
    “Let’s celebrate!” Keaton was so bubbly that Kade was waiting to see if the man popped from excitement. “Oliver is running the hut today, so I’m all yours.”
    Kota pushed to his feet, a grin on his face. “I better go check on my brother-in-law.”
    Keaton watched the beta leave before he spun around and his face lit up. “Come on, Kade, where do you want to go or what do you want to do?”
    God, he loved when his mate said his name. The slipping accent was sexy as hell. It reminded him of what Keaton had done for him last night and Kade was getting hard remembering. He was still hesitant in claiming Keaton. The doc had told him that the vampire who had attacked his mate was indeed infected.
    What if it was only the pull making Keaton agree? What if it wasn’t what he really wanted? Those thoughts continually kept him up at night. Kade did not want to take the man’s free choice away.
    “A fat steak sounds damn good,” Kade said, knowing Keaton would turn his nose up at the idea.
    “How about I stuff you with more of my concoctions until your eyes bug out?” Keaton handed Kade the threat teasingly. Kade wasn’t really in