The Bucklin Wolves Next Generation: Revelations by Jessica Ryan Read Free Book Online Page B

dark, but in the moonlight Seth could see the fury in his eyes. Rowan’s jaw clenched was so tight that Seth thought his teeth would break.
    “Because I’m your brother,” Seth said, rising to his feet.
    “You lie,” Rowan scoffed. “I only have a sister.”
    “Your father had another child,” Seth said, swallowing hard. He knew the words he was about to say would anger Rowan. Only Aster knew about Seth’s lineage, and he had kept it a secret for so long. It was why Seth had been able to meet with Aster for advice shortly after he took the reins of Bucklin, but never Rowan. Did Leena know as well? “Out of wedlock.”
    “You lie!” Rowan boomed, rushing forward. Seth put his hands up to defend himself but Rowan went low, punching Seth in the stomach with all his might. Seth tried to throw Rowan off of him, but his older brother was bigger and stronger. Instead, Rowan’s fist slammed into Seth’s mouth, bringing the familiar taste of blood. He collapsed to one knee as Rowan stood before him.
    “Please, brother,” Seth said, his eyes on the ground as he sat on one knee. “Please, just listen to reason.”
    “Liar!” Rowan screamed, rushing forward to deliver a final knee to Seth’s face, which was in the perfect position for the killing blow.
    But Seth reacted this time, preparing to defend himself. He nimbly dodged back and spun, sweeping his other leg around. It caught Rowan’s foot right on the heel, sending it into the air and Rowan flat onto his back. Seth used all of his quickness to flip forward, springing into the air and coming down with his knees on Rowan’s stomach, driving the air out of his older brother.
    Seth rolled away as Rowan tried to collect himself from the sudden assault. “Please, Rowan. If you doubt me, then ask Aster! He knows the whole truth. I’m sorry to come to you like this, but it’s the truth. I’m your half-brother. Luke had me several years after you were born.”
    “If you’re my own brother, then why have I never met you?” Rowan asked, struggling to his feet. Seth’s blow would have crushed the ribs of a lesser man, but for Rowan it was just a nasty cramp that he could shake off.
    “Luke didn’t want anyone to know about his shame. He disavowed all knowledge of me. William of the Red Moon pack counseled me and provided my mother with the means to raise me.”
    “William?” Rowan asked, laughing sarcastically. “So you come to me with lies straight from the sire of the Blood Moon dogs?”
    “Red Moon,” Seth corrected him. “William isn’t like his son, Rowan.”
    “Which one of his sons?” Rowan asked. “Crow or you? You’re just as treacherous as your brother.”
    Shit, Seth thought. He thinks I’m another one of the Red Moon’s plots.
    “Please listen to reason,” Seth said. “I’m the alpha of Bucklin now. We’re in danger. You’re in danger.”
    “They don’t mean us any harm, Rowan,” a female’s voice said from behind Seth. He spun around to find a human female wearing nothing but a bathrobe and a pair of tennis shoes walking up with Maribel. The human female held a shotgun in her hand, but it was pointed at the ground like there was no threat.
    Rowan growled at Maribel as she walked up and Seth turned back towards him with venom in his voice. “I am not acting unkindly toward your mate, brother. I suggest you don’t growl at mine.”
    He turned back to Maribel, who hadn’t even reacted to his comment about her being his mate. She was looking at the ground with her mouth hanging open. It was obvious she was overwhelmed by the situation–it just wasn’t something human females normally had to deal with. Meanwhile Eva was acting like this was just another day at the office.
    She was quite stunning. Her breasts were full and perky, hidden just behind her robe, which did nothing to conceal the long, thick legs that protruded from underneath. Her blonde hair was short, but kept well for someone who had obviously been sleeping. She