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cheeks heated, and she glanced back to see he’d stepped away from her.
    Embarrassed and angry, she ran back toward the delivery entrance without another word.

Chapter Two
     
    Shit!
    Lucky watched Belle run back into the bar and then let out the breath he’d been holding. He fisted his hands and concentrated on breathing in and out.
    What the hell was wrong with him?
    He hadn’t meant to manhandle her, but he and his bear both wanted Belle and he felt out of control. His dick throbbed wildly, his heart beat erratically, and he’d been seconds away from ripping off her jeans and forcing her to accept both him and his mark.
    He didn’t force women, but knowing that he wouldn’t need to hold back with her did something to him. Her body had been made to accept a man his size and he wanted to see her underneath him, writhing in ecstasy.
    The image brought on another round of lust, and he tapped it down by remembering the men who had badgered her at the bar earlier. He scanned the rows of vehicles, but other than a couple walking hand in hand toward the entrance, the lot was empty.
    He walked to his truck parked on the edge of the property and grabbed his duffle, sleeping bag and pillow. It would be nice to sleep on a mattress again, but the bed lacked linens so he needed his sleeping bag until he could go shopping.
    Aside from his truck, and several important papers locked in a safety deposit box in New York City, he carried everything he owned through the back door of the bar and up the nearly hidden staircase to the overhead apartment.
    Earlier, when he’d walked into Gabe’s office, the man had been more than happy to see him. They’d met in the mountains nearly a decade ago and had become fast friends, picking up where they’d left off year after year. He appreciated the man’s warm welcome and before he could inquire about a job, Gabe had urged him to take the bouncer position. He’d also offered the use of the apartment rent free.
    The small studio space had been furnished with a bed, dresser, chair and nightstand. It had a tiny kitchenette with a two burner electric stovetop, a microwave, a hotel sized refrigerator and enough dishes to serve two.
    Surprisingly, a normal sized closet with two shutter-like doors had been built into one of the walls. The bathroom was hidden next to the kitchen, behind the closet, and it had a square, standing shower, a toilet and a sink. The room was tiny, but efficient, and it would work until he found a place of his own.
    He’d been wandering for a long time, looking for a place to call home, but meeting Belle had changed everything in an instant. He knew she wouldn’t make it easy on him, but he was up for the challenge. He wanted her, and even though fated mates weren’t supposed to exist, she was born to be his.
    He dropped everything on the bed, locked the door and walked back into the bar. Besides Gabe’s office, the public restrooms also occupied the hallway and he passed a line of women waiting to get into the small room. Finding women had never been a problem, but until tonight, finding the right woman had been.
    After a quick scan of the room, he returned to the bar. His official first day of work wasn’t until the following day, but he wanted to be near Belle. He figured it would also be a good time to observe the staff and get a feel for the crowd.
    Many people had filtered into the large room since he’d left, and nearly every table had been filled. The DJ played several popular songs, and the tiny dance floor stayed packed. He made a note to pick up some earplugs in the morning.
    He sat down in the same spot he’d occupied earlier and noticed Belle at the opposite end of the bar. A tall, muscular bear with tattoos peeking out of his sleeves stood in front of him. The man had brown hair and dark brown, almost black, soulless eyes. His body seemed to be in a permanent tense state, as if he expected the worst to happen at any minute.
    “Hey, what can I get