Jaded Hearts (Book 2 of Blue Moon Series)
Jaded Hearts Chapter 8

Matt

I left Taylor to her bath and went to find Xander. I had pretty much promised war to a rival pack, so I s probably let my Alpha know. I for "Hey guys, what did I miss?" I asked when I noticed the maps spread on the desk.

"Nothing. We're just looking over border patrols. Better safe than sorry," Kade told me.

"Cool. So, I'm glad you're all here because I've got an issue." I sat down and filled them in on everythin "So, Taylor never knew he was wolf?" Xander asked.

"Nope. Not until tonight when I confirmed it."

"Did he try to claim her? Is this a challenge-type situation?"

"No. I think he just wants to possess her like she's a f*****g pet. He knows that I've claimed her as my The guys all set back in their chairs, deep in thought. "We've been rivals with Dark Woods for decades loud.

"But it is what it is, and you have every right to defend your mate, so I'll request the meeting. How's T "She's confused and scared. It's hard finding out the a*****e who beat you and tried to r**e you is a w us this week. At least she knows that no one here will hurt her. Hopefully, we can get Drew taken care "I'll give Dark Woods a call now. The sooner we all sit down, the better. Go take care of your mate. I'll t I left him to it and went back to my room.

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I walked in to find Taylor standing in the middle of the room in just a towel.

Every time I saw her body was a blessing. There was no other way to describe it. I walked over and wra She seemed surprised by my sudden display of affection, but soon enough, she returned the hug. "It s I felt Logan begin to stir, and I immediately took a step back to calm us both down. The mixture of her "I'm sorry, baby. I almost lost myself for a minute, but I'll do better, I promise."

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She tilted her head to the side slightly and bit her bottom lip. "What do you mean? Can you not give me hugs? I love hugs." She gave me that "Of course, I can hug you. I just shouldn't hug you when you're naked. I'm only a man, baby. I don't have endless amounts of self-control." Her lips formed a small "o" shape, and she walked over to the dresser to grab some clothes. "Have we missed dinner? I'm starving," she said "We did, but I can bring something up for us to eat. Or we can go down and find something in the kitchen."

"Can we stay up here, please?"

"If that's what you want. I'll go find something to eat and be right back. Find us something to watch on TV while I'm gone."

I really hoped Taylor had brought her thickest, baggiest pajamas for the week. Otherwise, I'd get no sleep at all. I'd just be fighting with Logar "Good evening. Gamma. Can I help you with something?"