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date?" Victor asked quietly. It seemed difficult for him to sound civil about it. Jazzy wondered if all of these bitter feelings radiating from the man were signs that he was concerned about the werebear code, or if Victor was actually just jealous.
     
    "It went well," Mack replied evenly, glancing over at Jazzy as if to see if she felt the same.
     
    Jazzy nodded. "Oh, yes. It was nice." She flushed some under his gaze again. There was such an intent look in Mack's eyes, and she felt like she'd never get used to it.
     
    "Great," Victor replied, though his heart didn't really sound like it was in his tone.
     
    "Victor," Jazzy found herself speaking up. He looked at her curiously. "You know that I don't mind that the two of you are werebears."
     
    Taken aback by the sudden subject change, Victor shot Mack a look that clearly was a call for help.
     
    "I'm serious," Jazzy continued. "It doesn't bother me at all. It was a little scary at first, I will admit, but it doesn't change anything. Mack said the same."
     
    Victor hesitated before drawing in a breath and letting it out in a deep sigh. "Look, it's not like I was worried about what you might think. Mack and I live completely different lives from humans. What you see right now--Mack in the kitchen and me sitting here reading novels--this is all a facade. Our real homes are up near the mountains with our clan. We're only here for now because of the nature shoots that Mack had lined up for potential models. Not only are we out of our element here, but humans see us as terrifying beasts."
     
    Jazzy stepped forward some, her eyes softening as she gazed at Victor. It must have been hard for them. She wasn't sure why Mack had such a love for human life, but Victor probably strained himself to try and keep his best friend out of trouble.
     
    "Well, I don't see you as terrifying beasts," she countered, folding her arms.
     
    Victor's eyes narrowed some, and he glanced over at Mack before speaking. "You don't? Well then..."
     
    "Victor--" Mack started, turning from a coffee pot, but it was too late.
     
    Right before Jazzy's eyes, Victor tensed his body and then grew twice his size, covered in fur and snarling ferociously. Standing on his hind legs, the man had changed himself to a roaring, tawny bear. Jazzy flinched at the deafening sound, and Mack started into the living room.
     
    "Victor, change back now!" he shouted.
     
    "Wait, Mack. It's okay," said Jazzy, holding out her hand to stop him. She waited for Victor to calm down some, landing on all fours, before stepping forward tentatively.
     
    "Jasmine! He could hurt you!" Mack warned, but Jazzy was already two feet from Victor.
     
    She offered her hand to him, and Victor nuzzled her fingers. "See, I knew you wouldn't have it in your heart to hurt me," she whispered. Victor grunted some as she touched his head gently.
     
    Mack stepped closer to her, still looking paranoid that his friend would try something, but Victor remained calm, seeming to enjoy Jazzy's touch.
     
    "I'm not afraid," said Jazzy with a small smile. "So please, Victor. Stop feeling like you have to scare me away."
     
    Victor lost his form and reduced in size, coming back to his human shape. He picked up a few scraps of his clothing to cover his manhood with.
     
    "I'm sorry," he uttered. "I just thought maybe..."
     
    Jazzy grinned some and turned her back to him. "Maybe I'm not brainless, huh?"
     
    Victor headed for the stairs without another word.
     
    A hand was on Jazzy's shoulder, and she turned back to look up into Mack's eyes. He grinned. "I like that you're stubborn. Don't worry. Victor will come around eventually. He's not as familiar with humans as I am."
     
    Jazzy shrugged one shoulder and smiled back at him. "I'm not worried." She took one step closer, nearly touching bodies with him, and then pressed her cheek against his chest. As he wrapped his arms around her, she felt so safe. It was hard to believe that Mack was still practically