Page 27 of Cuffed By the Wolf

“Let’s see, he’s got Fitch washing the patrol cars instead of doing his actual job. All because he’s warmed up to me.” I shake my head.

“The overbearing asshole got in my space the other day. We got into a bit of a heated argument. He also told me he’d put me in some compromising positions around the room if I touched him.”

Her dark brown eyes widen as they fall on the screen. “What? Girl, sounds like he wanted a taste yesterday.”

We burst into laughter.

“I even met the omegas he sleeps with. I’ll send over the pic.”

As I scroll through my phone and locate the picture, I say, “Evie, I wanted to hurt them. "

“Why?”

I pause for a beat.

“Because they’re fucking the sheriff. My mate,” I whisper.

“Why are you whispering?”

I turn on the radio beside me. Hopefully, if the wolf is outside, he won’t be able to hear what’s being said in here.

“The sheriff came to make sure I was safe out here and was ear hustling outside the camper. He heard me say he doesn’t have a stick up his ass but a branch. I know because he threw those words back at me.”

“So the grumpy, possessive, obsessed alpha is your mate?” She whispers.

“Yes. Sorry I didn’t tell you the other day. I was in denial. Still in denial. I can’t be with him. He’s not looking for a mate. I won’t become one of the many omegas he sleeps with. The more I’m around him and we share a connection, I have to take more suppressants.”

“Forget those other women. It sounds like he’s really interested in you.”

“Evie,” I say with a straight face. “I won’t get with another man who doesn’t feel like I’m enough.”

“Listen, continue to get to know the sheriff. He might surprise you.”

I smirk. “I’ll let you get back to work. Make sure you go to sleep soon,” I tell her.

“Be sure to refill your scent suppressants prescription. Because if your mate catches your scent too, he might insist on claiming and bonding with you.”

“Can’t have that. Love you, Eve. Talk soon.”

“Love you too, goodbye.”

I disconnect the call, flip off the radio, and lamp.

Remembering the way he touched me earlier today, I smile and doze off.

Chapter Nine

GAVIN

Apossible killer in my town. It’s been a while. The victim Brooke was cagey. Said someone held her head underwater. She claims she didn’t get a good look at them. She wouldn’t give me too much information. She knows more than she’s saying. She might be afraid that the person will come back and finish the job. I don’t like seeing the look of fear in Sasha’s eyes.

Sasha. Can’t believe I called her by her first name. But I had to put her mind at ease and let her know I’d keep her safe. Can’t let what happened to Lily happen to Sasha. Not sure what I’d do if someone hurt that infuriating woman. I’d like to know she’d return to Charleston safe and sound.

“Gavin, what’s up, man?”

He walks toward me and pulls me into a hug.

“A lot’s going on,” I say to my best friend.