walk into the pack house and see him with his soon to be mate fawning all over him but instead he sat alone on a couch. I introduced myself to the Alpha but kept my real name to myself. I didn’t want him to freak the fuck out over his son having such a violent true mate. I know my reputation has gotten around. I took care of the trash in the basement. It didn’t take long. The poor guy was one of the easiest I’ve ever had to break. It really didn’t take much. Even with the scent of blood and fear in the room I could still catch Declan’s scent, sweet as fuck and totally delicious. I had to get out of there. I made quick work of packing my tools then I donned my doctor booties so I wouldn’t track any blood through the place and I strolled out so fast it was like the hounds of hell were nipping at my heels. I threw my stuff into the back of the SUV and raced around to the driver side but I didn’t make it inside. Declan called for me to wait, right at the moment when I was about to open the door and escape. You guys know the rest, I went apeshit on him, he apologized for everything and then I forgave him because I’m a sap and the fact that he wanted me as much as I had wanted him was too good to pass up. I made sure I staked my claim before leaving, I wasn’t about to allow another bitch to try and sink their claws into him. Which brings me to now, filling out paperwork to mail in to Valik’s office so that I’ll be restricted to limited duty. I’ll only work the really important cases and they’ll only be allowed to call me in once a month if that. I love my job but my mate is more important. Our wolves will pine away and die if I’m away from him too long once our bond is complete. I don’t want that to happen so I’m taking measures to prevent it. Once I’ve finished, I seal the papers into an envelope scrawl my address and such on the front like a letter is supposed to have then I teleport it to his desk. I may have said I was going to mail it but this is really how I mail things. It’s a hassle to wait for the human system to take care of it. Weeks of waiting for it to reach the other person, this way is so much faster. I walk upstairs to my bedroom and throw a couple sets of clothes into a duffel. I’m not sure if he’ll want me to move in or not so I’m only taking enough clothes for a few days. Normally, with mates it’s a given but with his situation of becoming Alpha and my job he might not want that. It’s among the list of things we need to discuss. When I’m sure I have everything I need I teleport myself into my SUV that I left parked at the docks of Asphalt Bay. I drop the duffel bag into the passenger seat, start the SUV, turn up the radio and pull out onto the street. I don’t see the eighteen wheeler barreling through the intersection until it’s too late. I must’ve blacked out from the hit because I wake up a few minutes later to the smell of blood and shifter. Someone is leaning in the passenger side window calling out to me “Hey, hey, hey kid are you alright? I’m so sorry! I lost control of my truck. The brakes wouldn’t work. I tried to avoid you but it was already too late. Can you hear me? Kid?” I hear footsteps like he’s pacing then he’s talking to himself “Fuck, I just killed this kid. The Alpha is going to have my ass for this. I’ll get fired. What am I going to tell Rosie? We need the money. Raising two grandkids that lost their parents, can’t do it without the money from this job.” I unbuckle my seatbelt and groan. Fuck that hurts. The man immediately leans back into the window “Hey, kid are you okay? Can I call someone for you? I already called my Alpha and the pack doctor. They’re on their way. There are some shifter police officers blocking off the scene so hold tight and we’ll get you some help.” I force my eyes open and say “Which pack? What time is it?” He says “Asphalt Bay. Don’t worry about the time kid, you’re