Moonlight Kin 2: Aidan's Mate (Mid-Length Novel) by Jordan Summers Read Free Book Online Page B

did.”
    “Then that’s your problem,” Jenna said. “You need to use the Ford OEM assembly. The aftermarket assembly’s toner ring doesn’t play nice with the Ford sensor.”
    “How many days have you been working on the problem, Nic?” Bernie asked. “Three? Four?” He laughed. “Jenna here just fixed it in five minutes.”
    Nic flushed.
    “Don’t bust his chops too bad,” Jenna said. “The only reason I knew what the problem was, is because I went through the same issue at my…at the,” she corrected, “garage I worked at a few months back. Course it only took me two days to figure it out.” She winked at Bernie.
    The men roared with laughter. Jenna joined in, feeling relaxed and at home for the first time in months. She missed this kind of camaraderie. It seemed like a lifetime ago that she’d stepped foot inside a garage.
    Until now, she hadn’t dared. It would’ve been the first place Ethan and Carl Rich would’ve looked for her, the first place they would’ve checked.
    “See, that proves you’re a better mechanic than old Nic here.” Josh playfully dug his elbow into Nic’s ribs.
    “He would’ve figured it out eventually...once he stopped staring at my butt,” she said.
    “Busted!” Josh shouted.
    Jenna grinned at him, then went back to work on her car.
     
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CHAPTER SIX
     
    Aidan tried to keep his distance, but he couldn’t ignore Jenna’s sweet scent floating on the breeze. The alluring aroma wrapped around his senses, leaving him dizzy.
    He’d intended to work, instead he found himself following his nose all the way to the garage. As he passed the Rover, he spotted Jenna’s bag in the back.
    Why hadn’t she dropped it off at her motel last night? He shrugged it off and continued to the door.
    Aidan stepped inside. A wrench hit the concrete with a loud clang. All three men slipped out from beneath the hood of the car to face him. Jenna didn’t notice that he was there, until Nic muted the music.
    She popped her head up. “Hey, that was my favorite song.”
    Aidan moved into her personal space and cleared his throat. Jenna spun around, pressing a hand to her chest. Her eyes widened, when she saw him. Was it his imagination or had her pupils dilated?
    “Aidan,” she croaked. “What are you doing here?”
    He did his best to ignore the men’s gaping mouths. “I thought I’d check to see that you had everything that you need.”
    “Uh. That’s kind of you. Thanks!” Jenna took a step back and focused on her car.
    She probably thought he wouldn’t see her blush.
    “I believe I have everything I need,” she said.
    “Good. How is the Rover working out?” Aidan rolled his shoulders. He didn’t like having an audience, especially when the conversation was so awkward. He’d never had trouble speaking to women, not even when he was a pup. Being tongue-tied was a new experience for him. One Aidan didn’t like one bit.
    Jenna rubbed her face, smearing grease across her cheek. “It’s great. Thanks again for letting me use the space.”
    “Sir,” Nic interrupted. “Did you need something?”
    Aidan’s attention remained on Jenna. He didn’t bother to glance at Nic. “No.”
    “It’s just that you never come down here,” Nic said.
    Aidan’s wolf brushed his skin as he slowly turned to face his mechanic. “Then it’s high time that I did.”
    Nic’s blue eyes glowed.
    Aidan bristled.
    Nic’s gaze immediately dropped to the floor. “Of course. Let us know if you want to see anything in particular.” He glanced at Jenna, which only made Aidan’s hackles rise even more. The tension in the space increased.
    “I will.” He showed more teeth than was necessary. Aidan didn’t like the wolf’s interest in Jenna, but he let it go...for now.
    It shouldn’t matter to him if Nic and Jenna went out. If anything, he should try to encourage the relationship. It would take her off his hands and hopefully get her out of his thoughts.
    His wolf snarled in