woke him up earlier than he would have liked. He was eager to get back to their mate. Will convinced him coffee and breakfast was an imperative if they were going to be spending the day proving to Delaney that she had no choice but to be theirs. While he was making his breakfast, there was a knock at the door. A delivery service dropped off his bike and his riding gear. He signed for it and gave a cursory look at his Ducati to see if it made the trip just fine. It was red and black and looked fast even when it was parked. His riding leathers were all black, and he was looking forward to being able to wear it and not feel like he was riding through an oven. Back in Las Vegas, he tended to only ride at night, which although cooler, was way more dangerous in a city that encouraged drinking and debauchery. Will finished his breakfast and took a shower, the whole time watching the clock knowing he couldn’t rush over to the garage. The more time that ticked by, the less patience he had. His cat was roaring in his head, and he was ready to go. Pulling on his smooth leather pants, Will was happy his physique never varied given that he was so active when he was in cat form. He pulled on a white long-sleeve Henley and tucked it into his pants. He pulled on his black motorcycle boots and grabbed his jacket and helmet before walking outside into the bright sunlight. It was a perfect day; the temperature was going to be not too hot and not too cold. His plan after telling her about his love, his cougar, and his future plans was to take her back to the cabin. He had steaks marinating in the fridge he’d cook for dinner and then he’d spend the night making love to her. His plan didn’t include bonding with her tonight. The mating bite that would link them together forever was something she would have to be fully aware of and agree to. He would give her a day or two to come to that decision. It couldn’t be delayed too long as the chance she could become pregnant was very possible. The mating bite would allow his DNA to change her physically ensuring she could carry their children. She’d also age slower so they would be able to have a long and happy life together. Oddly, in the light of day his cougar was encouraging caution. Yesterday, the animal wanted nothing more than to have Will jump her. Now he’d had a small change of heart. He was urging patience. Too bad once Will made a plan he executed it with a laser focus. His cat was telling him they knew where their mate was, there was no rush. Will thought every second away was too long. Sliding on his jacket, helmet, and gloves, he straddled his bike and started it. The vibration and rumbling purr soothed his cat. They liked the power of the bike; it was like running and thrilled both man and animal. Better than the anticipation of the ride was the fact he was going to get his mate.
* * * D elaney had braided and re-braided her hair twice and debated makeup or no makeup. She had been too nervous to eat once she woke up. Sipping a glass of water was the best she could do along with a few antacids. She stood in front of a full-length mirror, turning one way then the other, checking for lumps in her white leather jumpsuit. The suit had been an impulse purchase when she’d saved up enough money for her Ninja. The bike was white and perfect and the motorcycle she’d always wanted. The kid that had talked his parents into buying it originally had only ridden it once before he scared the shit out of himself attempting Highway 129 for his first ride. Amateur. Delaney had gotten a sweet deal on it and had christened her new ride Lilly when she got her home. She’d saved so much money on the bike that she’d splurged on the all white jumpsuit with matching white helmet. The helmet had two green racing stripes to match the green pinstripe on the tank of her bike. It was subtle and just a tiny bit feminine. Delaney knew that she could do anything a man could do; hell she was