While the men were upstairs
“Let me tell you what you need to know,” Laurie said. Before she could begin, Alani had questions that she needed answered first. “Before you tell me about this whole thing, how do we even know that Kade is my mate?” Laurie regarded her then. It was a good question, and she understood that a non-shifter would be unsure. She was unsure with Barlow all those years ago, but now she was certain he was her mate. She could feel him now. Feel his sorrow, anger, and frustration. She felt the helplessness he felt. It was like a punch to her gut. “I can only tell you what I felt when I first laid eyes on Barlow when I was 22.” Alani nodded, wanting to know. “I was working at my mother’s holistic shop. I told you we are healers, even if not in the politically correct sens
