Page 9 of Purrfectly Naughty

Lucky, lucky him.

“So, I was wondering if maybe you would like to dance?”

Javier listened to the unknown Shifter ask his mate to dance and began to move towards her, but it seemed the gorgeous little, sniff, Tigress did not need his intervention.

“No, thank you. I do apologize, but if you would please excuse me a moment,” she smiled tightly and walked away from the two males who smelled distinctly like some kind of lizard to Javier’s Bear.

“Damn, Zircon, that woman was fine,” said one of the men.

“Easy Dor. Look, bro, relax,” he turned and Javi realized he was growling at the guy, “we didn’t know she was spoken for. Happy Holidays, man.”

“Excuse me, gentlemen,” Javier nodded at them and turned to find the woman.

He appreciated the fact that she in no uncertain terms turned down the strangers. His Bear would’ve liked to make sure they understood she was off limits, but he was not there to make trouble for his Aunt Gerri’s guests. Still, it was good she did not want to dance. At least now Javier wouldn’t have to ruin his suit beating the man’s brains in for touching his mate.

He had to introduce himself, but unfortunately, she was walking in the opposite direction. Javier had to hustle just to catch up.

This really was going to be the best Christmas ever, he hummed a tune as he chased his mate down the hall.