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to you about it, and not really from the floor.”
    Mason reached down and patted his head to let him know that he truly was not upset with Phil. “I told you I wasn’t angry at you, now tell me.”
    Phil got up and sat next to him. “Turns out she’s been on her own since she was a little kid. Her parents were real fucking losers. They never did anything to take care of her and she went through her first change alone. Her uncle ran a mid-size pack and he tried to do the best he could, at least from what I heard . S till, she had a rough start.” He shook his head.
    “What does this have to do with me?” Mason kept his eyes on him.
    “She’s afraid to lean on you.” Phil shook his head again and then gave a small smile. “ But h er best friend is rooting for you , at least .”
    “You got all that out of her friend?” Mason gave an incredulous look to the grinning idiot sitting next to him.
    Phil smiled. “She wants Dani to lean on you. She told me that she is honestly worried about her . ”
    “You have a thing for this friend of hers?” Mason leaned back on the couch. Dani’s friend was adorable, but a tiny human would not fit well in a pack of wolves.
    Phil frowned. “I don’t have a thing for anyone. I’m just telling you that the only person looking out for Dani is a small human female. She needs you no matter what happened last night.” Phil spread his hands out as if to show that he was unarmed . “You should really go and get her.”
    Mason cocked his head to the side. Should he consider Dani’s feelings or just do what really needed to be done? If hunters were getting close to her then it was only a matter of time. “You think the threat is that serious?” he asked.
    Phil nodded. “All I can say is that her friend is terrified. That should send up some red flags right there. Usually humans only care about their own little world. She is really scared that someone is going to hurt Dani .”
    Mason sighed. “I marked her.”
    Phil raised his eyebrows and leaned back against the couch. “You honestly think that your mark will protect her from hunters ?”
    “No, but it’s one hell of a calling card.” Mason snorted.
    Phil shook his head and tried again. “Mason, man, I’d go get her regardless of how she reacted.”
    “I have to let her make her own decisions.” Mason sighed and ran his hands through Phil’s hair. The younger man seemed to be seeking attention tonight and Mason was not sure if it was because Mason had upset him , or if Phil was truly worried about Dani as well. “I owe her that.”
    “She’s been making her own decisions for years. Don’t you think it’s time to convince Dani that our pack will protect her?” Phil nudged Mason’s hand with his head.
    “Convince her how?” Mason let go and stood up. Phil was not usually so affectionate with him. “I don’t know, man. I just hate the fear I saw in Alisha’s eyes.”
    “You are dead serious about this, aren’t you?” Mason was not able to tell where this rant was coming from. One would think it was Phil’s potential mate.
    “I am not questioning you, Mason ; I ’ve just never seen you like this.” He dipped his head down.
    “I appreciate your honesty. I will take what you said under consideration. Thank you , ” Mason said, and then put his hands on Phil’s shoulders. “I’m fine , but I would like to be alone now.”
    Phil rubbed against his alpha’s hands. “All right, Mason , ” h e said, and nodded before leaving the room.
    Mason sighed again as he watched Phil go. “ Dani , why won’t you trust me?” Mason said aloud to himself before sitting back down on the couch. Why was he having such an issue with this? If she were really in danger shouldn’t he just go and get her whether she liked it or not ? Damn it. Mason pounded his fist on the coffee table and it broke into splinters. “You will be mine , Dani , ” he muttered, then shook his head and began to pick up the pieces.

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