A Second Chance (Fated Mate) by Shannon Duane Read Free Book Online Page A

were the color of indigo and they reflected his glee. “That’s the past. I will try not to think of you necking with other men.” He heaved. “My eyes turn yellow when my beast is close to the surface. I’m sorry to have startled you. You’re not upset that you cannot…copulate with others?”
    She blushed, “No, I haven’t exactly been the most experienced. I never had the time, or inclination, to start a sexual relationship with anyone. I would say you caught me at a weak moment, but if you insist we were meant for each other, I’m not going to dispute it.”
    “ You’re pretty agreeable.” He beamed at her.
    “ Whatever you say. Just try and remember that.”

 
    Chapter 5
     
    “I’ll go pick Trevor up. I’ve missed him so much. Do you mind? I’d like to keep busy.” Katie asked Shana.
    “ I don’t mind at all. He’ll be so happy to see you. Just be prepared for the non-stop questions of the five year old mind.” She smirked. “Last time I picked him up he asked, ‘how come Tina don’t have a weenie’ in front of the teacher and parents.”
    Katie smiled “It’s kinda early for him to have seen Tina’s non-weenie. Kid is starting early.” She picked up her car keys, a bag of chips, and walked out to her car.
    Something smelled funny. Like garbage, slimy . Ick. Katie went to her car and got in before she saw what was on her windshield. She simply sat there for a few minutes to let it process. When she comprehended what she was viewing, she went back into the house and saw Shana at the table. “You’re going to have to get Trevor today, Shana. I’m not feeling real well.”
    Shana turned and saw Katie, white as a sheet, walking through the kitchen. She looked unfocused and lost. Without thought she yelled for Conner. He came bounding in from the back porch and saw Katie. He sprinted over to her and took her in his arms.
    He held her for a lengthy amount of time just stroking her hair and whispering soothing words in her ear. He had no idea what was going on.
    When Shana came from the garage and spoke, “I called Sheriff Paul. He’s on his way. Are you alright Katie?”
    She answered on autopilot. “Yeah, I’m just super tired. I’m going to take a nap.” She started to pull away from Conner, but he simply lifted her into his arms and headed toward her room.
    He undressed her to her panties and bra and laid her under the covers. He pressed a gentle kiss to her temple and started to walk away when he heard her small voice.
    “ Don’t go. Stay with me for a while.”
    He tried not to let his disbelief and alarm show. He could tell she was a strong, and proud, woman who didn’t ask for comfort often. He removed his clothes down to his boxers and hopped into bed with her. “Will you tell me what happened?”
    She shuddered and admitted, “There was a picture on my car window.” He waited and was surprised when she continued, “It was a picture of me fresh from academy. Last time I saw it, it was on the mantle at my house. Someone put a bloody hole in between my eyes, and the edges of the photo were burned. Who does that?” He could hear the note of alarm in her voice.
    He was outraged. Someone had nerve to do that in front of their pack house. “Did you smell anything unusual?” Chances were that she was so new to scenting she wouldn’t have noticed anything smelled unusual.
    “ Actually, when I was walking to my car I smelled garbage or slime. It was just unusually stinky. Why?” She looked up at him and noticed his eyes were yellow again. Wolf.
    “ Don’t be upset Conner. It was probably someone playing a prank. How did they know where I was though?” She had an absorbed look to her, as if she was trying to piece together a puzzle.
    “ Me, upset? Honey, I’m fine as long as you’re fine. I plan on finding this person and having a nice chat.” He looked at her, lost in thought again, so he ran his knuckles down her cheek. She leaned into the caress.
    She suddenly had