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Chapter 34
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2025-05-02 16:04:22
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The Second Choice Mate Chapter 1
Eva Gibson’s 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 cemetery…“What are we going to do?” I questioned my older sister who was weeping quietly.Giving me a look of sympathy she asserted, “I will drop out of university and get a job at the pack's shopping center.”I side-eyed her in disbelief.“But Olivia, you were getting honors and are close to graduation,” I said softly.Lowering her tear-stained eyes from mine, she exhaled deeply and said, “I promised to watch over you and will honor our parent's wishes.”This 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.“The pack whore is eyeing you,” I mumbled softly in disgust and Olivia scolded m
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Eva Gibson’s 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, “Don't you think it would be better for us to be alone at this time?”Biting her bottom lip, she narrowed her red-rimmed eyes and said firmly, “Austin's thoughtfulness should be rewarded with a good meal. I will prepare it so don't worry about it, little sister.”Glancing 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.“A cold beer sounds good if you have any?” He asked with a grin and I opened the refrigerator to grab one of my dad's.Handing it to him, I muttered, “Might as well drink them, or they're going to be tossed in the trash.”Holding the bottle, he inspected it and said, “These were your dad's, eh?”Nodding, I told him yeah.“Sorry about them both,” he added and popped the
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Eva Gibson’s 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. “Why do you keep indulging with him? He's a pervert and a pain in the ass,” I growled. Shaking her head, she grinned slightly. “Eva, 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.” Gritting my molars I eyed her in disbelief. “He's a whore that preys on the vulnerable females of this pack,” I stated adamantly and she rolled her eyes. “They are just as willing, sis. None of them were forced to have sex with him.” “Unbelievable Olivia. You know that he is constantly staring at you like a creep and wants to get in your panties,” I asserted and she gasped at me. Growing angry, she glared at me, causing my brow to crease as I looked back at her. “Eva, he is my friend and nothing more. If he has those id
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Eva Gibson’s 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. “I 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. “You need to get your first shift before you could even consider it,” 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. “It's bigger than I remember,” I commented and he chuckled. “My father brought in more businesses and employees from the Grey River pack near ours,” he explained then added, “He figured that it would give the packs more of a chance to find their fated mates.” Sno
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Eva Gibson’s 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. “Alright, I will be a good child,” I sighed mockingly. “How about we get an ice cream cone and walk around the city park?” Austin offered and I shrugged. “I'd rather have a milkshake,” I mumbled softly, and hearing me, Austin laughed. “I can get you that; what flavor,” he asked, pulling up at the drive-through of an ice cream parlor. “Strawberry,” I replied and he eyed me oddly. After hearing him order my milkshake and a strawberry double-scoop cone, I rolled my eyes. “I just wanted a milkshake.” “The cone is for me, silly. Strawberry is my favorite,” 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. “Have you been here before?” I glanced at him and said
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Eva Gibson’s pov Glancing over the blooming foliage a grin tugged at my mouth. It was a really beautiful park. “It's okay to smile Eva,” Austin snickered as he took my hand and led me to a cobblestone path that I hadn't seen before. “Let's go on the new pathway. I haven't seen it since it was completed,” he said in excitement causing me to eye him curiously. As we walked, my curiosity grew about him and my sister, so I threw caution to the wind and simply asked. “Is Olivia your mate?” Stopping abruptly he glanced over at me with a frown and said, “I care a great deal about your sister because she knows things about me that the rest of the pack doesn't.” Furrowing my brow I asked him if he would share that with me. Hesitantly, he said, “I am cursed; I will never find my fated mate. No mate means I will never be able to take over my father's pack and Olivia doesn't see me as a defective wolf and just sees me as I really am. I value our friendship, and I don't want to ruin our bo
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Eva Gibson’s pov Olivia smiled at us, waiting for her, but looked frazzled. “Crazy,” she muttered as she took her seat in the front. “They put me straight to work and some warehouse dude named Landon McDermott will be coming to pick me up tomorrow at the store. I was told to pack a suitcase and expect to be gone for a few days,” she added in disbelief. Nodding as he pulled his vehicle onto the road Austin said, “Mister McDermott is a good guy and hard worker and near his thirties.” Furrowing my brow at him, I looked at Olivia and asked her about what I was supposed to do. She expelled a breath through her teeth and glanced at Austin, then back at me. “How did your day go?” She asked me with a look of hopefulness. Smiling, I told her that we went to the park and walked around the pond after stopping at the ice cream shop. “Were you nice to him?” She asked me quietly and I told her yeah. “How's steak sound, ladies?” Austin asked loudly and we both laughed at him. “I'm starving
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Eva Gibson’s pov A devious grin came to my face as I squeezed the handle and cold water sprayed Austin. Olivia put her hand over her eyes as I laughed at myself for soaking our future Alpha. Sputtering, Austin’s eyes flew open at me, spraying him with a shit-eating grin on my face. “STOP, EVA, I AM AWAKE!” He roared, but I still squirted his face and giggled at the disbelief that showed on his wet face. He scampered quickly out the back of his SUV and I lowered the hose. “You should learn how to handle your alcohol better,” I told him and saw that he was shivering and bit my lower lip. “It's ice-cold water; you could have raised the dead by spraying them with that,” he sputtered before Olivia told him to head inside and take a hot shower. “What's he going to change into?” I asked her. “Dad’s clothes are still here, he can use some. Why don't you go find some sweatpants and a shirt for him,” she suggested, and I dropped the sprayer and followed Austin, who was standin
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The Second Choice Mate Chapter 34
Eva Gibson's pov Swinging the ax over my head I side-eyed Jace as I cut through the log he placed before me. “These aren't weights, Bossman,” I huffed as I readied myself for the next piece of wood he placed before me. “No, they aren't, but you're doing great and better than I expected,” he asserted, and I gave him a fake laugh. It was convenient that I was chopping logs near Austin’s house, and whenever I heard a vehicle, I would pause my swing to see who it was passing by. “Has he called you?” I asked burying the head of the ax into the wood. Shaking his head, he sighed and said, “No, but I'm going to assume that he is just hungover and not hand-tied to that Alpha’s daughter.” Gasping, I stopped and glared at him but he was looking at his phone. Furrowing my brow I hadn't considered that being the reason. Hand-tied meant that his father had a quick wedding, and I exhaled deeply, feeling horrible. “Can I break and get a drink?” I asked him. Shrugging he asked me w
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Eva Gibson's pov The next morning, giddy about letting Austin know that I was willing to give him my mark, I quickly showered and put on blue jeans and a nice floral shirt. Heading outside, the sun was shining, and birds were chirping, adding to the ambiance of what I intended. As I strolled up to Austin's, I saw the Alpha's lifted truck and started biting my bottom lip at the growling coming from the side patio. “If you want to become the Alpha you must make sacrifices for the pack. Nick cannot take over,” his father snarled and I gasped. Stepping out, Austin's eyes fell on me, and he shook his head and waved for me to go, and I furrowed my brow. “Mates override this charade you're trying to get me to commit,” Austin retaliated and the Alpha backhanded him as he shouted, “You have no mate, Austin!” I cringed hearing the crack that echoed from the blow. Seeing Austin's eyes glare up at his father, he spit out a mouthful of blood and muttered, “Abuse me all you want. I
The Second Choice Mate 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. “That bitch! She took my good clothes!” I hissed. Finding my cell phone I dialed Olivia. The call went directly to voicemail so I left a curt message. “Why 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!” 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. “Eva, are you home?” Jace called out. “Yeah, the door is unlocked so come on in!” Watching the door open Jace peeked his head inside and smiled at me. “Why the long face?” He asked me and I rolled my eye
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Eva Gibson's pov Swinging my arm Austin stopped then looked at me. “You want to come back and stay at my place?” Giggling, I shook my head. “I 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,” I said softly and he chuckled. “That sounds like a jab at my sordid past,” he said with a smirk and I raised my eyebrows at him as I smiled guiltily. “Fine, Eva,” he muttered and I squeezed his hand. “I swear it's nothing against you,” I asserted and he said, “Right. Well, let's head to the commissary so you can get your work schedule since you want to be an independent woman.” Rolling my eyes at him he pulled me toward the small grocery store and held the door open so I could walk past him. “Hey Wyatt, is Betty here?” Austin asked and the clerk pointed to the back and said, “The boss lady is in her office.” “Follow me, Eva,” he said firmly and headed toward the rear of the store
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Eva Gibson's pov “Do whatever you want to Curtis, it sounds like the bastard deserves it,” He huffed. “Yeah, well, I don't want to be put into the pack's prison over his scummy ass,” I muttered sourly, and he nodded. “So do I have to wait until you graduate guard training to take you out on dates, Eva?” I glanced at him with a grin. “You want to take me on a date?” “Sure, I have enjoyed our time together at the park in town and your time spent at my house,” he commented yet I was skeptical. “Why the change in tune? You were adamant about removing me from your life, Austin. Sorry if I am feeling reluctant suddenly,” I stressed. Chewing on his lip, he exhaled sharply and said, “I 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.” I rolled my eyes and slowly shook my head as I eyed him in befuddlement. “Well, that was so convincing, Mister Belmont! I'm gushing in gratitude,” I responded with a mocking
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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. “Why is his nose so in tune with my lust,” I thought and Lana snickered. “He is your mate and he can detect the slightest change in your pheromones. It's a good indication that he's indeed yours,” 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. “Bring me your dishes and I will wash them,” I called out over my shoulder. Jace slid his dirty dish int
The Second Choice Mate 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, “Eva Gibson.” “And your sponsor?” “Aus…no, it's Jace McDermott,” I replied, and he nodded as he wrote down the information. “Go take a seat, there's coffee and donuts on the side table if you want anything,” he said kindly, and I thanked him. “You are?” I asked. “I'm Master at Arms, Stephen Jacob, and everyone just calls me Steve,” 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
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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. “It's better to be honest, Eva. Hell, Sirius might help you get back with Austin,” Jace asserted and I eyed him in disbelief. “I didn't want to air my personal business, especially when we both refused to be mates,” I huffed as I got into the passenger seat. “Well, 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,” 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. “I can,” he replied and I explained that I just wanted to get it done. “Maybe you can tell me abou
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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. “I 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 me…thanks for proving that men are jerks. I don't want you to be my mate, so I refuse it!” 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. “Well, that sucks,” Lana whined, and I huffed bitterly. “I'm not going to beat a dead horse wolf; he is too damn stubborn,” I murmured as I shoved my belongings into my duffle bag. Grabbing my dad's blade I grasped it in determination. “I will pass guard training and continue livi
