I glanced upward, and with the brilliant moon casting its glow above, I directed my gaze towards the RV, searching for any trace of blood spatter on the side of my home. Seriously, this day could not get any worse and as soon as I thought that, I discovered that of course it could get worse.
“That goddamn mother-fucking bitch!” I threw the clothes to the ground. “That prick slashed my tires!” I ran up to the RV and looked at each one. There were deep, gash marks in each one. I kicked my foot at the tires and swore a few more times, while the wolf stood behind me staring at me, probably thinking I’d gone off the deep end.
I was stuck here now. I couldn’t move my camp somewhere else.
I threw my hand out in exasperation and muttered to myself, “I guess I’m stuck here for the night, dammit!”
And, I swear I thought I saw the wolf’s maw lift into a smile.
Chapter Seven
Locke
“Ifigured you wouldn’t have any of these tires but, seriously, two weeks for a shipment? That’s insane!”
My mate leaned on the counter next to Hammer. He had biceps as thick as a typical female’s leg. He was checking out my mate, who I came to know as Emm when she introduced herself to him.
I couldn’t wait to scream it when I finally claimed her, but right now, I was teetering on the edge of leaping from my hiding place and putting my maw around Hammer’s neck. He was staring right into her cleavage, whichwasabundant. She didn’t shy away or try to cover up those beautiful hunks of curves and, damn it, I was happy with that.
Her breasts would easily overfill my hand and mouth; fuck I’m a lucky bastard.
“Again, I’m sorry. My supplier usually does cars and bikes. I’m going out on a limb here using another supplier for this type of tire.” He kicked the spare she’d brought in.
It was a lie; I could read it by his heartbeat. Either someone told him to keep her here longer, or he’s fucking with her to go out on a date. Which I highly recommended to all members that they didn’t. No one should go around dating humans unless they believe it is their mate. Too much is at stake—like their damned lives.
If they got caught by their second-chance dating someone else—well, let’s say they don’t want that drama.
Hammer leaned in, his face inches from my mate who didn’t back down. With a swift flick, his pen tapped against the desk. I fixated my gaze on the movement, and my wolf eyes narrowed with intensity. The sound reverberated in the silence, a sharp click that echoed through the room. I could feel the tension building within me, a surge of adrenaline pulsing through my veins. My wolf was dangerously close to the surface, on the edge of seizing control and plunging forward without thought. You better pull back, you bastard.
“I can call the next town over and—” He turns his head, taking a long whiff of her hair.
Hammer backed away suddenly, taking two steps back until he fell into the tire display behind him, knocking over a tool case and sending a cascade of wrenches clattering to the floor. Startled, Emm took a step back, her eyes widening in disbelief as she witnessed Hammer’s fall.
I chuckled darkly in my spot behind the overstock tires in the far corner of the room. My claws scratched against the cold cement as I licked my fangs.
Ah, finally he smelled it. My scent.
Emm leaned over the counter, and her breast spilling over her top.
Well. Fuck. Me. Please.
“Dios Mio! Are you alright?”
Hammer looked up, avoided her gaze and cleared his throat. “Uh, ah, yeah! Yeah! I’m fine, fine. Just, uh, slipped there.” He got up nervously, wiping away the dirt from his white cut-off and looked everywhere but at her. “Listen, I’ll call around to different towns. See if I can find something. You said you needed four, five if you wanted to replace the spare, too?” His pen shook as he took down notes.
Now the fun will really begin. I wondered what he would do now? Was he gonna yell out to the crew that he smelled me? Tell everyone I’m back or hide in fear that he hit on his president’s mate?
The possibilities.I licked my maw from the shadows.Endless.I couldn't wait to play this game.
“Yes, five,” my mate said, warily.
Hammer kept his distance, not even keeping eye contact with her now. In fact, he was bowing his head, showing submission.
Because he knew she was his Luna.
Pride swelled inside me, my fur bristling at the thought. Yes, my luna, my mate. She would be the key to the club becoming an actual pack. The last stone to help the rogues have a home, and to give them a chance to find their mates; for me to be alpha and to save them all.
A purr resonated through me. The men who were working on bikes and cars slowed their tinkering. They eyed one another but continued their work. Their hearing or smell not as attuned as it should be because of their dormant animal,…hell, they can’t smell me either, but their natural instincts know there is something unfamiliar in the room.
