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Brier
climbed inside and buckled his seat belt. “So, I hear we have a stop to make. Everything
okay?”
Tal,
sitting in the front, turned slightly, tucking a long stand of hair behind his
ear. “Oh yeah, just need some paperwork I left yesterday. I was—”
“In
a mad rush to get home.” Kirk snickered next to Brier in the back.
“After
the text you two sent me?” Tal huffed. “Of course I was.”
“I’m
surprised he didn’t get a speeding ticket.” Kirk winked at Brier.
They
made small talk on the way to the office. Dolf got lucky and found a parking
spot in front of Tal’s business, Martin Construction Company. It was located on
the town square. Vehicles lined the street, thanks to the number of thriving
shops.
“I
won’t be but a minute. You guys want to come in?” Tal opened the truck door.
“Tal,
wait.” Dolf snagged Tal’s arm, staring at the man standing near entrance. “Do you
know who that is ”
Kirk
leaned over, peering between the seats. “Why is someone hanging around the door?
The office is open, right, Tal?”
“Yes.
At eight.”
Brier
gently moved Kirk out of the way.
“What
the hell?” Kirk mumbled, smacking Brier’s arm.
“I
need to see, Alpha-mate,” Brier said.
An attractive young man with big gray eyes and brown hair stood in front of the business tucking in
his shirt. His hands trailed over his chest. Brier gulped. A very toned chest. Instead
of walking inside, he ran his fingers through his hair—a length that would be
perfect for grabbing ahold of. Brier jumped. Where did that come from?
Finally the stranger reached for the handle then dropped his hand. Brier
watched as the man took a deep breath. Then another.
“See
what?” Kirk complained. “A kid standing at Tal’s office door?”
“He’s
not a kid. Early twenties, I’d guess, but he’s a young guy none of us recognize
who’s milling around the place where both my Alpha and his other Alpha-mate
work,” Brier pointed out. Dammed if he would mention how his body was reacting.
“A guy who looks nervous, going by his body language. That makes me nervous.”
