Rico could not help but look between Marissa and Dawn and he was a little concerned about what was going on.  She was letting off a feeling he did not really like.  There was something going on with her.  He had not had a child like her in a long time and the last time he had to kill his own child.  Rico always hated having to kill one of his own.<br/><br/>Rico was trying to think of a way to explain to Marissa what having his claim on her meant without making her sound like his property.  “Staking a claim means that you are meant to be my mate and no one else is allowed to pursue you.”  Rico stated, “So you basically will be the alpha female of the clan.”<br/><br/>Rico reached over and took Marissa by the hand rubbing gently across it with his thumb.  “It will not be easy, I will tell you that.”  Rico stated, “But give me a chance and I will give you the world.  But I will not change you until I know you are ready.”<br/><br/>Rico knew he would be all nicey nice until he had her right where he wanted her.  He could be nice when he wanted, but she was going to have to learn that his rules were to be followed and she was not going to be able to do what she wanted to do when she wanted.