Warren sat up and nuzzled Tinker to calm her.<br/><br/>"No! No..... Only a true mating can form that kind of bond......" Warren growled, "I would kill him before he ever touched you! I will protect you with my life. That is how mates are Tinker..... Your life is the most important thing to me. Nothing else matters." He huffed and cleaned her ears.<br/><br/>"You have shifted now Tinker. That means you are far stronger and faster than you were. You are larger than a normal female shifter. Didnt you notice how the other females avoided you when we left? They knew they were no match for you my mate. I can teach you to fight.... Though i hope you never have to." He purred as he cleaned her fur.<br/><br/>"Now calm down and rest for a while. We can continue in a bit. It is a clear day and we can enjoy the weather for now."