The Suspicious Mate: Cincinnati Shifters Vol. 6 by B.A. Stretke

Author:B.A. Stretke [Stretke, B.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Superiorland Publishing
Published: 2023-07-31T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIX

Noa waited, feeling that Kallan's resistance was weakening. He wanted to know why he left North Dakota and why he didn't tell Mac the truth. It was none of his business, but still, he wanted to know. He wanted to know everything about this young man, especially what would prompt him to quit his job and move several states away.

"I was also a personal assistant for two of the field managers. It was an as-needed aspect of my job, and I would, from time to time, accompany one or both to worksites." Noa watched as Kallan began to squirm and look around the restaurant, clearly uncomfortable with the direction of their conversation.

“What happened?” Noa asked softly and reached over and placed his hand over Kallan’s.

"Doesn't matter; it's over now." He forced a half smile he wasn't feeling and glanced down at their hands.

“It does matter.” Noa pressed.

“They made unprofessional requests that I was not interested in fulfilling.” Kallan made himself clear without going into detail. “They made it clear that I would have no chance of advancement unless I was willing to play along. They were careful in their word use and made sure there were no witnesses. I put up with their innuendos and threats for about a year and then quit and moved here.” Kallan picked up his coffee and finished it.

"Bastards." Noa erupted, and Kallan laughed, breaking the serious nature of the exchange.

"Absolutely, bastards." Kallan agreed. Noa wished he could get the names of the two men, but it was unlikely that Kallan would supply them, so he didn't push further. He would talk to Mac and see if he knew their names.

"I'm glad you moved here." Noa threw in and then suggested they head to the first shop, which was not far from the restaurant. Noa took Kallan's hand, and he did not object.

The shops were amazing, and Kallan had the best time. Noa was somewhat knowledgeable when it came to antiques in general and vintage. He was patient as Kallan made his way around, taking his time analyzing every piece and learning everything he could about a few particular pieces. Noa watched and learned Kallan’s preferences in furniture and glassware and assisted in helping him find those pieces. It was a fun and educational morning.

Kallan found a vintage, oak, marble-top hall table he knew would look great by his door, and Noa carried it for him and made sure it was wrapped and secured in the bed of his truck. He was having fun with this man and was looking forward to the rest of the day.

They stopped at a roadside stand and ate their lunch in the park. It was lovely, and Noa kept him entertained with stories about Cincinnati, its history, and notable events. The man was quite well-read on the area, and Kallan felt well-informed by the end of their day. He didn't bring up the grays or get into Kallan's fears. They just enjoyed their time together.

When they got back

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