All Chapters of The Second Choice Mate : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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

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

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

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

Eva Gibson’s pov Shaking Landon’s offered hand I noticed that he continued to stare at my sister as if under a spell. I wasn't alone in my observation because Austin was keenly watching their interactions as well and looked upset which bothered me. “We should head to the warehouse, Miss Gibson,” Landon announced, and my sister told him to just call her Olivia, with a pleasant grin on her face. I pretended to gag myself with my index finger but took it from my mouth when the man turned toward Austin and me. “I will take great care of your sister, Miss,” the golden adonis told me, and I nodded mockingly as I eyed my sister over his shoulder. Olivia was giving two thumbs up and mouthing, “He is so freaking hot!” I rolled my eyes then turned to Austin chatting with the man. “See you in a few days,” Austin said, and Landon nodded, then grinned, “I will take good care of her.” We watched them drive off in a raised truck, and I side-eyed Austin, seeing his eyes narrow at the truck driv