Runt of the Litter by Sam Crescent Read Free Book Online

got a reputation for being a
bastard. I’ve seen firsthand how treats the girls at school. There are a lot of
broken hearts because of him.”
    Turning to face her sister, Tori held her hands out in
surrender. “You caught me. We’re having some major romance and screwing every
chance he gets.”
    “Don’t be sarcastic. You’re underage, and you couldn’t
pull that off even to Mom and Dad.”
    Groaning, she stared up at the ceiling. “Leave it
alone, Rach. Seriously nothing is going to happen between us, and nothing has.
He’s a friend.”
    She quickly brushed her hair before moving toward her
sister.
    “Do you think you’re his mate?” Rachel asked.
    The wolf locked in her cage perked up. She liked the
idea, and yet, something seemed to tug the wolf back.
    “We’re not mates.”
    “Mates don’t know for real until the transition. Jack
would know, but you wouldn’t.”
    “I’m not going to waste time over this. We’re not
mates. We’re friends. Stop trying to make this about something it isn’t.”
    Rachel held her hands up in surrender. “Okay, try and
bluff your way out of it. I don’t mind.”
    “I’m not bluffing. Please just try to be happy for
me.” She wrapped her arms around her sister, hugging her close.
    “That’s cheating.”
    “No, it’s called using emotion to blackmail you.” Tori
chuckled, walking downstairs to find Jack talking with her father.
    “Are you ready?” he asked.
    “All set. I’ll see you later, Dad.”
    “Call next time you’re out for a long time. I know , I know you called, but I worry. We don’t like you keeping
to yourself. It has been three years, Tori. Give me a chance to be a dad.”
    “Will do, Dad.” She kissed him before heading toward the door. Jack grabbed her hand,
and when she looked upstairs, Rachel had her arms folded with her brow raised.
“It’s nothing.” She mouthed the words to Rachel.
    Was it really nothing?
    ****
    Marshall was waiting outside when he pulled up. “Hey,
man. I’m surprised you remember I exist.”
    Jack embraced his friend, aware of Tori watching him.
“I couldn’t come and interrupt your mating. There’s all kinds of rumors about you staying in bed.”
    “Shut up, Jack,” Scarlett said.
    He laughed as he took in her blushing face. “I see
you’ve not screwed out the blush in her.”
    Marshall clipped him around the back of the head.
    “Hi, you must be Tori,” Scarlett said, glaring as she
passed him. She smelled of the pack, and Jack adored her. He couldn’t believe
how he used to bully her, making her life hell.
    “Yes. I’m sorry if we’re interrupting,” Tori said.
    “You’re not. Jack just likes to push everyone to try
and kill him. Honestly, you’re not bothering anyone.” Scarlett hugged Tori, and
he watched as his girl closed her eyes.
    “Do you want to come in?” Marshall asked, pulling
Scarlett toward him. Being a newly mated alpha meant he was far more possessive
than usual. It was why Scarlett was spending the summer with him in order to
calm his beast ready for college. They were going to the town college rather
than away, which was an improvement. Originally Scarlett had settled on an out
of state college, but since she was mated to Marshall that all changed.
    “Of course. I’m here to impress my girl, and the only way to do that is to show her
off to you.”
    “I don’t need to be impressed, Jack. I’m not your
girl.” Tori hit him on the arm, but it wasn’t too hard. He was going to train
her along with her uncle.
    “It’s nice to meet you all. I’m only here for the
summer, and then I’m going back to live with my Uncle.”
    “Well it’s nice to have you back. You left so quickly
last time before any of us got a chance to say goodbye.” Marshall pulled her in
for a hug.
    The wolf inside Jack started to growl. He wasn’t happy
with another man touching his woman. Fury built inside him, but he put it to
bed. Tori didn’t have a clue who he was and didn’t
even sense