Little Prick by Zenina Masters Page B

under a car, I braid it or tie it up.” She ruffled her roots with her fingers and the flat sheet of hair rippled into even waves.
    Pansy grabbed her underwear and shimmied into the sparkly blue fabric. She slipped her bra on and tried to settle her breasts without him noticing. She heard him chuckle and knew that he had seen her. Well, having a big bust was her problem, and if he wanted to watch, she would give him a show. Pansy bent over, settled herself properly and stood up.
    “That is quite the sight.”
    She turned and her bra was perfectly aligned for the shirt she slipped over her head. “Thanks. The ladies had me practicing until I could get them in without any trouble. I used to just yank on a sports bra that squished them flat.”
    A pair of sparkled jeans and some low heels and she was ready for breakfast.
    “I have never seen a woman get dressed so quickly.”
    She waited for him to open the door and gave him a peck on the cheek. “I am used to working under a tight deadline. By the way, do you cook?”
    He blinked. “Now and then. I eat out a lot.”
    “Sweet. I have always wanted a reason to learn.”
    “You don’t know how to cook?”
    “The kitchen is in the pack common area. I am not allowed to cook.” She smiled brightly. “You had better hope that I learn quickly.”
    Teebie met them at the foot of the stairs. “Pansy, I have never met a faster learner. You must be Axander.”
    He was a little hesitant when he extended his hand, but the moment that her hand slipped into his, he relaxed.
    “Come this way. Breakfast is ready.”
    With that invitation, Axander relaxed even more. He slipped an arm around Pansy’s waist and urged her to follow their host. Honey and bacon were waiting.

Chapter Ten
     
     
    Pansy held Axander’s hand and looked at Teal and Tony. “Are you sure that this is going to work?”
    “All repairs have been made, and as long as he surrounds you when you transport, you should be fine.” Tony grinned. “Any explosion will be on the other end.”
    Axander laughed. “Very nice. It is a good thing we are arriving away from her pack’s house. They might be even less hospitable if she blew the roof off.”
    Teal chuckled and beckoned them over to the flat stone in the centre of the Zen garden.
    With all the paperwork done and their mating safely recorded for both their families, there was nothing to do but return home. Axander was carrying both their packs, and as Tony positioned them, Axander put his arms around Pansy and held her tight.
    She tried to relax. “Ready when you are, guardians.”
    Teal grinned. “Stay calm and let the portal do the work. We are going to turn up the power gradually until your magic pulls you through. Think about where you want to go and then move yourself there.”
    “Right.” She had been given a five-minute briefing and was confident that she could hold herself together for the few seconds it would take to transport back home.
    “Okay. We are starting now. Stay relaxed.” Teal smiled encouragingly and extended her arms.
    Pansy had to imagine that Tony was doing the same, and when she felt the tingle in her extremities, she fought the panic and kept her focus on the arms around her. The tingling became a prickling, and the moment that Axander tightened his grip, she knew he could feel it too. The light went from a glow around their feet to a column of light, and after a flash, she could smell home.
    With a squeal, she turned in Axander’s arms. “We did it! No explosion!” She hugged him with all her strength, gratified when he returned the embrace and snuffled at her neck.
    She looked up and kissed him with everything in her. They were home and all other details could be worked out.
    “Prix!”
    She ignored the voice and kept kissing her mate. His hands roamed over her and nothing else was going to distract her.
    A hand touched her shoulder, and she lashed out with some of the residue of the transport. She heard a grunt, a shout