My Dark Mate: A Rejected Mate Werewolf Shifter Romance by Betty Levy

Author:Betty Levy [Levy, Betty]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-10-20T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18 Caleb

“W

ell, you look like shit.” I heard, my head turning to find Cole stalking out of the tree line and towards the porch.

Taking up pacing again, I drank deeply from the glass of scotch I’d poured earlier and tried to center my thoughts. What happened was a mistake, and I knew it, and dammit, it shouldn’t have happened.

You didn’t regret it, though.

No, I didn’t. I didn’t regret one moment of being inside Ren Sheppard and feeling something other than half a male. In fact, I felt wonderful. I was strong and vital, and the more I thought about it, the more I wanted more. Of Ren. Of us. Of me showing her how much of a male I was and how good we could be together.

“You okay?” Cole asked, smirking when I caught him peering at my face and rolled my eyes. “Your shiner healed.”

“Yeah? So did my jaw.” I snorted, a laugh escaping me when I thought about that little asshole Trey and the way he’d laid me out.

“Never saw that coming. He’s usually so easy-going and calm.”

“So you say, and yet he tried to beat me to death last night.” I pointed out, not sure if I was impressed or pissed off.

“Well, whatever he is, he’s also Ren’s friend. And so am I. You owe that female an apology, Cal.” Cole said softly, smiling when I grunted and blew out a breath.

“If she comes back tomorrow.”

“Didn’t show up today? Can’t say I blame her.”

“Yeah, well, I made it clear she’s coming back, and she isn’t quitting. What are you doing here anyway? Not to be rude, but you keep showing up, and it’s getting annoying. Don’t you have a job to do?” I asked, finishing my drink off and groaning when Cole shrugged.

“That’s kinda why I’m here. Found a body this morning, and I need a set of good eyes on the scene. Can’t say I know what this is, and Walker will chew my ass if I don’t have answers when I report in.”

“A shifter from town?” I asked, frowning when Cole shrugged again and shook his head.

“Don’t think so, but with the blending lately, I can’t say. Never scented him around. That I can say for sure.”

“And?” I prompted, waiting until he looked at me and scrubbed at his hair.

“And I want your help. Before you refuse, let me speak. Ever since you chewed the males out about their jobs, things have been better and even Trey’s trying. I know you won’t come back, and I honestly don’t blame you. Head Enforcer isn’t a great job no matter what people think. The hours are long, and it’s plain nasty sometimes. But I need you. I was hoping you’d at least consult every now and then?” he wheedled, grinning when I rolled my eyes but considered it.

Maybe taking a few jobs and getting out would help. Hell, if it kept me away from Ren while I tried to think things through, that’d be a huge help, and honestly, I sort of missed it.

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