The Alpha's Taboo Mate (Blood Moon Lynx Book 1) Read Free Page B

time, in my great-grandfather’s day, it was one hundred percent. As my father’s will to live has slipped away, so has his interest in running the company. My uncles want no part of it, so they’ve allowed companies to buy up shares of stock.”
    “My father and I are aware of this, and we believe the Medinas are behind it.”
    “I don’t know if they are, but I can tell you that about two years ago, we started noticing an influx of companies buying up shares. My uncles and my father all thought it was good for business, but I didn’t understand the sudden interest in it. I could not convince them to seek outside financial help.”
    “Who else runs the business?”
    “No one. My father has left it to me in his will, but I can’t run a business.”
    “Of course you can, but you should have help doing so. Even my father seeks out others to guide him in certain areas. Who sits on the board besides your father and two uncles?”
    “They are the board.”
    “That’s not good.” Canyon frowned.
    “I told you it was bad. My father has lost interest in everything. If it wasn’t for the money we have in stocks outside the industry, I’m not sure we’d be financially sound.”
    “Do any of the Medinas have enough shares to be a controlling member?”
    “I don’t know. We don’t know who is behind these companies buying up stock.”
    “As I said, I believe the Medinas are.”
    “How would we find out?”
    “You leave that to my father. This is his area of expertise.” Canyon leaned forward. “Now I want to hear more about what Hawke has said to you directly about becoming his mate.”
    “Your family is already in danger because of what I’ve told you. Hawke will fight you for me.”
    “Fiera, we’re not leaving this cabin until I learn the truth, and until you’re mine.” A wicked gleam filled his eyes. “And I’m not afraid of having to fight Hawke for you. He will lose.”
    Ever since Hawke had first approached her, she’d wished there was someone to confide in. Now, she realized she’d had someone all along. Canyon was her mate, and she should have gone straight to him, but fear had held her back.
    The possessive determination she glimpsed in Canyon’s eyes gave her strength and helped calm the fear. She knew enough about alpha males to know that once they made up their mind about something, only death could make them waver. Hawke was an alpha male, too, but his intentions weren’t honorable. Canyon’s were. This was the right thing to do. Canyon was her mate, and he was right. He couldn’t help her if he didn’t know everything.
    “The day Hawke and his father first came to our house was the day before my coming of age party. I went outside in the woods behind our home because I knew from the look on Hawke’s face what his father and mine were going to talk about. I felt it in my bones, and I didn’t want to listen to it.”
    “You have powerful gifts for a female.”
    “Can I trust you with a secret about my gifts?” She gave him a furtive glance. “I mean this is serious. I don’t want anyone else knowing this.”
    “Fiera, when will you understand that you can trust me with your life?”
    “I can shift. I’ve been able to since I was twelve. Not even my father knows. Patti told me that it’s very rare, even among lynx females.” Patti was her cousin, and older sister to Stone.
    “It’s the sign of greatness in you. You know our history. The females who can shift have done so under duress, or during times of great need within the pack for warriors.”
    “Well, I’m not sure I’m a warrior, but I also have visions.” She hugged her knees to her chest. “They come to me mostly in dreams, but sometimes when I’m awake. I see things in my mind before they happen. That’s why I knew what Hawke and his father had come to discuss.”
    “Is that the day he followed you into the woods?”
    “Yes.” Canyon’s tone had turned hard again, and his expression dangerous.