Hooked by Cullen Claire

Author:Cullen, Claire
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-05-24T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

Cade felt like things were happening too fast for him to take it all in. Clearly, Jonah agreed.

“I know this is a lot. We were hoping you’d be able to settle here, at least for a while, be around pack… but never mind that now. I know Theo will take good care of you.”

There was something about the way Jonah said it that made Cade wonder what he knew. “Theo told you, didn’t he, that he and I…”

“He said you’d gotten close these past few weeks. Hardly surprising. I knew when he decided to take you home with him that there was something more there.”

“And it doesn’t bother you?”

“What?” Jonah asked. “Because you’re a wolf? That’d be a little hypocritical of me, wouldn’t it? I am Nate’s mate after all. And Harlan is mated to Sam. And Aden to Jeremy.”

“But I’m not Nate’s pack. And I am sort of mated to the Alpha Prime. Technically.”

Jonah waved that away like it didn’t matter, then paused, “What do you mean, technically?”

Cade felt himself flush. “Well, he and I never actually… we never…”

The other man blinked. “But then how on earth did he think Dylan was his?”

He had the urge to cover his cheeks with his hands, knowing they must be bright red. “He was really drunk. He couldn’t remember that we didn’t… and then I was pregnant so, of course, he thought we must have… but we hadn’t.”

Despite his jumbled explanation, Jonah seemed to understand. “Well, I’m glad, for your sake. From what I’ve heard, Magnar doesn’t have many redeemable qualities.”

“No,” Cade agreed.

“Theo, on the other hand… he has some nice qualities. He’s driven and motivated with his career, artistic, talented… but he’s not exactly a people person. Sometimes, he has to be reminded that not everyone can handle being alone. And wolves, especially, need plenty of talking and casual touching. You and he might be by yourselves for quite a while. Don’t be afraid to speak up if you need more from Theo than he’s giving. You need to look after yourself so that you can take care of Dylan.”

Cade relaxed when he realized what Jonah was telling him. “I will. And I’ll take care of Theo, too.”

Jonah faltered a little at that. “Is there something going on with Theo?”

“Um…” Cade hadn’t meant to imply that but now that Jonah had asked the question, what was he supposed to say? “He, uh… he’s okay.”

He wasn’t fooling Theo’s brother. “You’d tell me if you were worried? If you thought he needed help? Will he be okay out there alone with you and Dylan?”

The deluge of questions almost had him taking a step back.

“I think he’ll be okay,” he said after a pause. “We’re… good for each other.”

Jonah seemed to gather himself, the anxiety in his expression fading to concern. “Well, we’ll do our best to find a way to keep in contact. If it would make it easier, we could send people with you during your travels…”

That might have made it easier for Cade, but he suspected it would make it far harder for Theo.

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