I do believe Timothy hit the nail on the head. Unless they are put in different areas by the boss they should be able to manage the hand touching at least without much notice. Though Troy does have one thing right a bit of care should be taken , one I doubt anyone knows they are shifters, and so they wouldn't understand the mated idea and they had just met so instant attraction like that are not so common among humans. so maybe working up to announcing the attraction might b a safer thing. the food issue meh one eats meat one eats fish not a big problem since after getting meat it will be served all the time nothing says you always have to at the same thing as your mate lol. To me you would think there would be more of an issue with a huge bear and a middle sizes cat going at each other. Guess Paddy's family one pf the inclusive shifters clan that only do it with their own kind lol. Great story pup can't wait to read the next chapter. BTW i absolutely adore Lynx's one of my favourite big cats with thier bob tails and tufted ears,, very good choice