Fated Shifter Mates by Jade Alters

Author:Jade Alters
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2019-12-09T23:00:00+00:00

Preston

Time usually dragged out like crazy on these long-term missions — but this time, with Jess’ glow to anchor and encourage us, it felt like the days had never passed more quickly. Before long, a whole month had flown by, and we had enough of the area scouted out that Blake predicted we’d find and contain our men within one more month.

This was good news, of course. We were doing important work that would keep our country safe — but despite this miniature victory in our mission, none of us felt all that triumphant. Although we were absolutely sure now that Jess was our One Mate, we still hadn’t found adequate time to sit down all together and have a discussion about it. On top of that, Jess hadn’t been quite herself for the past week or so, to the degree that Stone had insisted on calling in a doctor.

As she conducted the examination in Jess’ private room, Hale and I sat in concerned stiffness at the dining room table.

“I don’t know what to think,” I admitted. “Obviously Stone didn’t find anything, and I don’t want there to be anything physically wrong with her — but what’s the alternative?”

Hale shook his head, uncharacteristically serious. “Not good. The only other thing I can think of is that she found out we all know… you know. About all of us.” He folded his hands together. “Maybe it upset her. Maybe she figured it was some kind of set-up. That it’s the only reason we brought her here.”

My chest ached at the mere thought of it, and I could see Hale struggling with it too.

“Nobody would’ve told her,” I reasoned. “We agreed on that much. How else would she have found out?”

The question went unanswered. We fell back into silence until we heard the sound of Jess’ bedroom door clicking open, and both her and the doctor’s footsteps down the hallway.

“…Vitamin D, which will be sent along with the next supply shipment. Okay?”

“Sure. Thank you.”

Hale and I stood from the table as they entered the room. I could feel his nervous energy echoing mine, and maybe Jess could too; she gave us both a weak smile as she caught our eye, and stood aside to let Doctor Gray pass.

“I’ll let Jessica discuss it all with you,” she said. “But there’s nothing to be immediately concerned about.”

“Thank you, Doc,” said Hale. “We appreciate you coming down here.”

“Hell of a drive,” she admitted, adjusting her uniform collar. Even military doctors were used to being perfectly turned-out. “But you’re doing good work here. I don’t have details, but I’ve been told to inform you that your progress is better than anticipated. Least we can do is give you the support you need.” She turned to Jess, giving her a soft smile. “Even if we don’t have all the answers.”

Ever the gentleman, Hale swept out an arm to lead her to the door. I stayed behind with Jess, fighting a growing feeling of unease. She looked so uncomfortable right now.

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