The Human's Complicated Wolf [Nehalem Pack 5] (Siren Publishing Classic ManLove) by A.J. Jarrett Page A

partner came through the door.
    “It looks like your story checks out.” Gates pulled a chair up close to the bed. He and Jensen both sat up to face the man. “We had a patrol car go to the location, and he saw the cage. He also searched Mr. Compton’s car and found all kinds of treasures.” Josh opened his mouth to ask what he meant, but Gates just shook his head. “Don’t bother asking. I can’t discuss that information with you, but I can tell you this. The doctor treating Mr. Compton called his next of kin to inform them of the accident. He spoke to Mrs. Compton, Mr. Compton’s mother. She informed the doctor that Mr. Compton had been dealing with some depression and anxiety issues. I’m guessing he went off his meds and that would explain the attack. She also stated that Mr. Compton is a paranormal writer. So that gives some explanation as to why he was fixated on wolves. It looks like he just got confused.”
    Josh let out the breath he didn’t realize he had been holding. His lungs screamed with relief to have fresh oxygen. “What’s going to happen to Ethan now?” Josh needed to know if they had to worry about Ethan coming after them again
    “The ER doc called a doctor down from psych to evaluate him. According to his mother, he had been seeing a therapist in San Francisco before he left. Mr. Compton’s family is extremely concerned, and they’re flying out here to be with him. They should be here by morning. I’m guessing once this gets settled, they’ll be taking him back to the West Coast with them.” Gates stood from his chair. “You gentlemen are free to go. I will need you both to come down to the station tomorrow to make a formal statement. I think you’ve had enough to deal with tonight, so just come in when you get up and around in the morning.”
    “Thank you.” Josh climbed off the bed and shook the man’s hand. “I really appreciate all you’ve done.”
    “It’s my job, young man.” Gates smiled at them then left the room.
    Josh wanted to shout to the heavens his joy. They both survived being held hostage by a lunatic, and Josh’s secret was still safe. The cops didn’t believe anything Ethan had said. He and Jensen could go on with their lives without the threat of being hunted.
    “Do you think they’ll let me see him?”
    Josh stumbled over his feet and had to grab the wall to balance himself. What his mate just asked had to be the most asinine thing he had ever heard in his life. “Why in god’s name would you want to do that?” Josh couldn’t believe his ears. Jensen wanted to go visit the man who could have killed them both.
     
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    “You heard what the detective said.” Jensen pointed toward the door. “Ethan has some personal issues he’s going through. I really don’t think he meant us any harm.” He didn’t expect his mate to understand, but it was something he had to do. Jensen needed to know what had pushed Ethan to such extremes.
    “Well, I’ll have to disagree with you on that.” Josh crossed his arms over his chest and stared down at Jensen where he sat on the edge of the bed. “The guy is a crack job. He might try to hurt you if you go in there.”
    “I don’t think he will.” Jensen remembered the first time he saw Ethan. The man had seemed larger than life standing in the field where he wanted to build a house. Looking back now, Jensen still didn’t see any indication that the man was having some sort of mental break down. Jensen couldn’t help but think it was partially his fault. Him getting drunk and airing out his and Josh’s dirty laundry probably triggered something in Ethan, causing him to lose control.
    “How do you know? Do you have a crystal ball you’re looking into that is guaranteeing that that freak won’t hurt you gain?” Josh snapped. Jensen flinched back at the fierceness in the man’s tone. A look of horror flashed over Josh’s face, and he rushed to Jensen. He rested both his hands on Jensen’s