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The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 30
Eva Gibson's pov โDo whatever you want to Curtis, it sounds like the bastard deserves it,โ He huffed. โYeah, well, I don't want to be put into the pack's prison over his scummy ass,โ I muttered sourly, and he nodded. โSo do I have to wait until you graduate guard training to take you out on dates, Eva?โ I glanced at him with a grin. โYou want to take me on a date?โ โSure, I have enjoyed our time together at the park in town and your time spent at my house,โ he commented yet I was skeptical. โWhy the change in tune? You were adamant about removing me from your life, Austin. Sorry if I am feeling reluctant suddenly,โ I stressed. Chewing on his lip, he exhaled sharply and said, โI like you, Eva, and there isn't any other that I want to.. let's just say that I feel that we would do well together.โ I rolled my eyes and slowly shook my head as I eyed him in befuddlement. โWell, that was so convincing, Mister Belmont! I'm gushing in gratitude,โ I responded with a mocking
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-29The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 31
Eva Gibson's pov Swinging my arm Austin stopped then looked at me. โYou want to come back and stay at my place?โ Giggling, I shook my head. โI think I should stay by myself while I go through training but we can still go out on dates. I don't want to tarnish my already sketchy reputation,โ I said softly and he chuckled. โThat sounds like a jab at my sordid past,โ he said with a smirk and I raised my eyebrows at him as I smiled guiltily. โFine, Eva,โ he muttered and I squeezed his hand. โI swear it's nothing against you,โ I asserted and he said, โRight. Well, let's head to the commissary so you can get your work schedule since you want to be an independent woman.โ Rolling my eyes at him he pulled me toward the small grocery store and held the door open so I could walk past him. โHey Wyatt, is Betty here?โ Austin asked and the clerk pointed to the back and said, โThe boss lady is in her office.โ โFollow me, Eva,โ he said firmly and headed toward the rear of the store
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-30The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 32
Eva Gibson's pov My home looked like a tornado had swept through it, and as I entered my bedroom, my eyes widened at my closet being gone through. My clothes were scattered everywhere and I noticed that my best dresses were missing. โThat bitch! She took my good clothes!โ I hissed. Finding my cell phone I dialed Olivia. The call went directly to voicemail so I left a curt message. โWhy did you take my nice dresses! Your soon-to-be husband is rich, owns a high-end clothing store, and can get you New ones. I can't believe how selfish YOU ARE!โ Tossing the phone onto my bed I was shaking in my anger. Going to the kitchen I grabbed a beer from the fridge and twisted off the cap. As I sipped from the bottle out in my small living room there was a knock on my door. โEva, are you home?โ Jace called out. โYeah, the door is unlocked so come on in!โ Watching the door open Jace peeked his head inside and smiled at me. โWhy the long face?โ He asked me and I rolled my eye
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-05-01The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 1
Eva Gibsonโs povStanding together, Eva, at eighteen, and Olivia, at twenty-five, held each other's hand as they watched the dirt cover the graves of their parents at their large pack's cemeteryโฆโWhat are we going to do?โ I questioned my older sister who was weeping quietly.Giving me a look of sympathy she asserted, โI will drop out of university and get a job at the pack's shopping center.โI side-eyed her in disbelief.โBut Olivia, you were getting honors and are close to graduation,โ I said softly.Lowering her tear-stained eyes from mine, she exhaled deeply and said, โI promised to watch over you and will honor our parent's wishes.โThis seemed unfair, and bitterness filled my heart for the drunk human responsible for fatally crashing into my parents.My eyes narrowed as I glanced over the mourners who attended the funeral and paused briefly at Austin Belmont, who was blatantly staring at my sister.โThe pack whore is eyeing you,โ I mumbled softly in disgust and Olivia scolded m
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-04The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 2
Eva Gibsonโs pov Putting the food items away I heard my sister ask Austin to stay for dinner and groaned internally.Still reeling from the funeral, I side-eyed her and said, โDon't you think it would be better for us to be alone at this time?โBiting her bottom lip, she narrowed her red-rimmed eyes and said firmly, โAustin's thoughtfulness should be rewarded with a good meal. I will prepare it so don't worry about it, little sister.โGlancing over at Austin sitting on a stool by the counter, he pretended to be oblivious to our conversation. I huffed out a fine to my sister and asked him if he wanted anything to drink.โA cold beer sounds good if you have any?โ He asked with a grin and I opened the refrigerator to grab one of my dad's.Handing it to him, I muttered, โMight as well drink them, or they're going to be tossed in the trash.โHolding the bottle, he inspected it and said, โThese were your dad's, eh?โNodding, I told him yeah.โSorry about them both,โ he added and popped the
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-04The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 3
Eva Gibsonโs pov After Austin finally left our house, a bit intoxicated with the remaining beers in the fridge I turned to Olivia and asked her what she was thinking. โWhy do you keep indulging with him? He's a pervert and a pain in the ass,โ I growled. Shaking her head, she grinned slightly. โEva, it's wise for us to remain in good favor with the future Alpha. Being his friend is beneficial for both of us. I don't know why you despise him so much.โ Gritting my molars I eyed her in disbelief. โHe's a whore that preys on the vulnerable females of this pack,โ I stated adamantly and she rolled her eyes. โThey are just as willing, sis. None of them were forced to have sex with him.โ โUnbelievable Olivia. You know that he is constantly staring at you like a creep and wants to get in your panties,โ I asserted and she gasped at me. Growing angry, she glared at me, causing my brow to crease as I looked back at her. โEva, he is my friend and nothing more. If he has those id
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-05The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 4
Eva Gibsonโs pov Sitting behind my sister in Austin's SUV I noticed him glancing over at her and rolled my eyes to peer out the side window. Overhearing my name I leaned closer to hear my sister telling Austin that I was interested in becoming a guard. I narrowed my eyes at him laughing about it. โI can become one! I just need training to pass the final exam, I asserted and he nodded as he looked at me in the rearview mirror. โYou need to get your first shift before you could even consider it,โ Olivia added. Huffing in annoyance I told her that I was aware of that. Nodding his head Austin announced that we were at the outskirts of Lost Falls. Looking out of the window my eyes widened at the growing area. โIt's bigger than I remember,โ I commented and he chuckled. โMy father brought in more businesses and employees from the Grey River pack near ours,โ he explained then added, โHe figured that it would give the packs more of a chance to find their fated mates.โ Sno
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-07The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 5
Eva Gibsonโs pov Driving down the main street instead of back to my house, I glanced at Austin's profile and recalled what my sister said about being nice. โAlright, I will be a good child,โ I sighed mockingly. โHow about we get an ice cream cone and walk around the city park?โ Austin offered and I shrugged. โI'd rather have a milkshake,โ I mumbled softly, and hearing me, Austin laughed. โI can get you that; what flavor,โ he asked, pulling up at the drive-through of an ice cream parlor. โStrawberry,โ I replied and he eyed me oddly. After hearing him order my milkshake and a strawberry double-scoop cone, I rolled my eyes. โI just wanted a milkshake.โ โThe cone is for me, silly. Strawberry is my favorite,โ he responded and I swallowed uncomfortably because it had always been mine as well. After paying and getting our order, he continued to the park, and I grinned slightly, remembering visiting it in my youth. โHave you been here before?โ I glanced at him and said
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The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 32
Eva Gibson's pov My home looked like a tornado had swept through it, and as I entered my bedroom, my eyes widened at my closet being gone through. My clothes were scattered everywhere and I noticed that my best dresses were missing. โThat bitch! She took my good clothes!โ I hissed. Finding my cell phone I dialed Olivia. The call went directly to voicemail so I left a curt message. โWhy did you take my nice dresses! Your soon-to-be husband is rich, owns a high-end clothing store, and can get you New ones. I can't believe how selfish YOU ARE!โ Tossing the phone onto my bed I was shaking in my anger. Going to the kitchen I grabbed a beer from the fridge and twisted off the cap. As I sipped from the bottle out in my small living room there was a knock on my door. โEva, are you home?โ Jace called out. โYeah, the door is unlocked so come on in!โ Watching the door open Jace peeked his head inside and smiled at me. โWhy the long face?โ He asked me and I rolled my eye
The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 31
Eva Gibson's pov Swinging my arm Austin stopped then looked at me. โYou want to come back and stay at my place?โ Giggling, I shook my head. โI think I should stay by myself while I go through training but we can still go out on dates. I don't want to tarnish my already sketchy reputation,โ I said softly and he chuckled. โThat sounds like a jab at my sordid past,โ he said with a smirk and I raised my eyebrows at him as I smiled guiltily. โFine, Eva,โ he muttered and I squeezed his hand. โI swear it's nothing against you,โ I asserted and he said, โRight. Well, let's head to the commissary so you can get your work schedule since you want to be an independent woman.โ Rolling my eyes at him he pulled me toward the small grocery store and held the door open so I could walk past him. โHey Wyatt, is Betty here?โ Austin asked and the clerk pointed to the back and said, โThe boss lady is in her office.โ โFollow me, Eva,โ he said firmly and headed toward the rear of the store
The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 30
Eva Gibson's pov โDo whatever you want to Curtis, it sounds like the bastard deserves it,โ He huffed. โYeah, well, I don't want to be put into the pack's prison over his scummy ass,โ I muttered sourly, and he nodded. โSo do I have to wait until you graduate guard training to take you out on dates, Eva?โ I glanced at him with a grin. โYou want to take me on a date?โ โSure, I have enjoyed our time together at the park in town and your time spent at my house,โ he commented yet I was skeptical. โWhy the change in tune? You were adamant about removing me from your life, Austin. Sorry if I am feeling reluctant suddenly,โ I stressed. Chewing on his lip, he exhaled sharply and said, โI like you, Eva, and there isn't any other that I want to.. let's just say that I feel that we would do well together.โ I rolled my eyes and slowly shook my head as I eyed him in befuddlement. โWell, that was so convincing, Mister Belmont! I'm gushing in gratitude,โ I responded with a mocking
The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 29
Eva Gibson's pov Looking at me, Austin's corner of his lip curled up as he told me to finish eating. Smiling at him I nodded and lifted my fork. Sneaking peeks at him, I studied his chiseled features and the smooth lines of his sparse facial hair, curious if it would give me whisker burns on my inner thighs if he ate my kitty. I crossed my legs as my thoughts were getting my panties slightly damp and cringed when Austin sniffed the air and his narrow eyes glanced over the table at me. โWhy is his nose so in tune with my lust,โ I thought and Lana snickered. โHe is your mate and he can detect the slightest change in your pheromones. It's a good indication that he's indeed yours,โ she explained and I swallowed uncomfortably at the fluttering in my abdomen. Finished with my breakfast I excused myself and brought it to the kitchen sink and began filling it with hot sudsy water. โBring me your dishes and I will wash them,โ I called out over my shoulder. Jace slid his dirty dish int
The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 28
Eva Gibson's pov I awoke in a panic and looked at my alarm clock, seeing it was eight-thirty. Scrambling out of bed I quickly got dressed and brushed my hair. Grabbing my house keys I locked the door and ran toward the training center. Once I got there I went inside of the building and the classroom that was partially filled with other trainees. The middle-aged instructor gestured for me to come to his desk and asked me for my name. Still breathing heavily from running I said, โEva Gibson.โ โAnd your sponsor?โ โAusโฆno, it's Jace McDermott,โ I replied, and he nodded as he wrote down the information. โGo take a seat, there's coffee and donuts on the side table if you want anything,โ he said kindly, and I thanked him. โYou are?โ I asked. โI'm Master at Arms, Stephen Jacob, and everyone just calls me Steve,โ he answered, and I nodded as I headed to the coffee pot. After getting a cup, I glanced at the trainees who were sitting at the desks and saw an old female classma
The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 27
Eva Gibson's pov Mortified at having to explain to the head guardsman that I was requesting to switch sponsors because Austin was my mate. I covered my face in embarrassment. My cheeks burned when the man said that it was wise of me to do so, so there weren't any accusations of favoritism. โIt's better to be honest, Eva. Hell, Sirius might help you get back with Austin,โ Jace asserted and I eyed him in disbelief. โI didn't want to air my personal business, especially when we both refused to be mates,โ I huffed as I got into the passenger seat. โWell, let's get you back to your house, and I will give you a practice test later that the other guards get before the test tomorrow so you know what to expect,โ he said chipperly, and I muttered an unexciting, okay. Pulling up to my home I asked him if he wanted to come inside now to give me the test. He eyed me oddly and shrugged. โI can,โ he replied and I explained that I just wanted to get it done. โMaybe you can tell me abou
The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 26
Eva Gibson's pov Frustrated beyond belief, I rose up with my empty bottle, went to the trash, dropped it inside, and then stopped before Austin. โI don't even like you and have always thought you were nothing but a womanizing asshat. The only reason I agreed to this was because I had no other choice. Just recently I have begun to tolerate you. You see, Austin, I don't trust men because of what Curtis did to me so this was a new experience for meโฆthanks for proving that men are jerks. I don't want you to be my mate, so I refuse it!โ I asserted and turned away to collect my things. Gobsmacked Austin stood there with his mouth gaping as I walked away. I fought the emotions building up in my throat. โWell, that sucks,โ Lana whined, and I huffed bitterly. โI'm not going to beat a dead horse wolf; he is too damn stubborn,โ I murmured as I shoved my belongings into my duffle bag. Grabbing my dad's blade I grasped it in determination. โI will pass guard training and continue livi
The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 25
Eva Gibson's pov Going to Jace's truck I glanced at Austin and exhaled deeply. Jace went to the driver's side and unlocked his door to get inside. Austin was about to jump in, and I placed my hand on his arm, stopping him. He huffed and turned to face me in annoyance. โI will marry you if it helps the pack. I don't want your uncle to take it over,โ I said softly and his eyes narrowed down at me. โI will never love you, Eva. I won't suffer like that again,โ he said coldly and I gritted my molars and glared at him. โWe ARE mates, Austin and I never mentioned anything about love. I'm offering a partnership so that you can become Alpha,โ I asserted and he shook his head and got into the truck. Before he shut the door he said, โI don't know you well enough.โ I stood there gobsmacked, not believing the pack male whore was telling me that he didn't know me well enough. โBet he would fuck me without knowing what my likes were,โ I muttered as I got in the backseat. โHe prob
The Second Choice Mate ย ย ย Chapter 24
Eva Gibson's pov Seeing the confused pain in Austin's features, I eyed my sister, returning with no remorse whatsoever. โYou could have been kinder, Sis. He really loved you,โ I muttered and she shook her head. โHe needed a reality check. His fantasy was getting ridiculous, and I love my true mate, Landon,โ Olivia stressed, punching her palm with each syllable. Backing off her I glanced back at Austin and groaned as I headed to him. โLet's go eat, Austin. A full stomach helps with the heartache; well, I assume it does,โ I said softly as I grabbed his hand. โCan we wait a bit? I am falling apart internally,โ he muttered, and I noticed that he was getting teary-eyed. Opening my arms to him I wasn't surprised by him burying his face into the groove of my neck and beginning to weep as he hugged me. Rubbing his back in a circular motion I told him to let it out. โGo ahead and get it all out,โ I murmured and saw Jace raising his hands wondering what was happening. Waving my
