The Blackwood Pack saga continues…
This is part of an on-going series by Amazon Bestselling Author, Mary Rundle, and catching up on previous titles is advised. Readers of the past books will enjoy meeting old friends once more as the pack does what it does best ̶ caring for one another and helping shifters everywhere.
Brian, a.k.a. “The Loch Ness Monster” has searched for his Fated Mate in vain for more than 600 years until he scents Reif in the frigid waters of the lake. But his mate seems to be purposely eluding him, so Brian turns to the Shaman of the Blackwood Pack to help find him.
Reif, one of a line of ancient shifters thought to be extinct is drawn to Brian but must focus on completing a mission to free his enslaved people from the clutches of an evil group. Despite his powerful attraction to Brian, he hides from him, believing it’s the only choice he has.
That changes when Reif surreptitiously kisses Brian while he’s sleeping, setting off a chain of events that puts both of them in mortal danger, and the powerful Blackwood pack resolves to help them stave off the wrath of vampires and witches.
Along the way, both Brian and Reif learn some hard lessons about the mutual trust necessary to achieve the happiness and fulfillment both have sought for hundreds of years.
A heartbreaking confession, an action-packed rescue, a riveting courtroom battle and many unexpected twists and turns make this passionate love story by Mary Rundle impossible to put down once you’ve read the first page.
Series Blurb:
Join the journey of the Blackwood Pack, seven brothers who are gay wolf shifters in search of their fated mates – stories about love at first sight with twists and turns, angst and humor, romance and adventure. Each book has two main characters who meet, fall in love, mate and achieve an HEA but the stories also chronicle the continuing saga of the Blackwood Pack. The series is best appreciated by reading the books in order.
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At Kieran’s request, Brian remained after everyone left the suite. He wasn’t sure why the Shaman wanted to speak to him alone, but sensed it probably had something to do with his mate.
Once they were alone, Kieran sat down next to the sea serpent, placing his hand on Brian’s arm before asking, “Why do you think you don’t deserve a mate?”
“Shaman, I’m to auld and set in my ways to change for a young mate. And besides, what do I have to offer him? Nothing…that’s what. I dinna have a house or a lot of money. And I bet he’s young, so do ye think he’ll really want to hang out with an auld fucker like me? No, dinna bother denying it. My mate will want to go clubbing, spending the nights dancin’ and drinkin’ and that’s just nae me anymore.”
“Why are you trying so hard to find him then?” asked Kieran softly.
Looking down, Brian shook his head, “Honestly? Because he needs me for somethin’ and I dinna want to let him down.”
“Any idea what it is?” Kieran asked.
“Naw…do you?” asked Brian.
“Unfortunately, no, but you’re right…your mate’s life is being threatened. When he’s out of danger, what will you do if he does want to claim you? Will you still reject him?” Kieran asked.
Brian’s heart ached at hearing Kieran’s blunt words. Reject my mate? No! But can I survive the pain of seeing the disgust on his face when he realizes how old I am? “Shaman, I can’t answer yer question because I dinna know. Do I want to reject him? Absolutely not! But I won’t force my mate to claim an auld shifter.”
“Fair enough. But you should know I have complete faith the Fates chose the right mate for you,” Kieran said, sending a burst of love into his friend and, after rising, added, “and I’m sure everything will work out.”
Standing, Brian responded, “Maybe. Thank ye for yer help, Shaman.” Several loud knocks on Kieran’s door had Brian chuckling as he walked towards it. “Sounds like someone is impatient.”
Giggling, Kieran said, “I think you’re right.” Opening the door, he found a very disgruntled Fionn glaring at Theo and Norm. “Hey, did you finish your questionnaire?”
“We did,” answered Theo, “and we worked out all the potential issues but Fionn isn’t happy with us. Hi, Brian.”
“Hi Theo, Norm, Fionn. Excuse me, I was just leavin’,” Brian said, walking out and over to the elevator.
“See ya,” Theo said. Then taking Norm’s hand, he pulled him into Kieran’s suite with Fionn trailing behind.
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Parking his car behind the building, Brian locked it before knocking on the Wolf Pack Pub’s back door. He sniffed, then snorted at his action which was quickly becoming a habit. His mate wouldn’t be lingering here in Edinburgh. Smiling when he heard the door being unlocked, he took a step back when it opened towards him
“Hey, long time, no see,” Morgan said, peering out at his friend.
“Ay, I’ve been a wee bit busy,” replied Brian. “Got a minute?”
“Sure, come in,” Morgan said. “My office okay? Or do you want something to eat?”
“Office is fine,” said Brian, brushing pass his friend and heading for the office.
Morgan studied Brian as he sat down in front of Morgan’s desk, trying to discover what was troubling him. He bent down, pulling open a desk drawer and took out a bottle of Macallen and two shot glasses. After filling them, he handed one to Brian. Raising his glass, he said, “To friends!”
“Ay, to friends!” Tossing the whiskey down, Brian grinned for the first time that day as the liquor warmed his body, easing some of the tension that’d been his constant companion since scenting his mate.
“What are you doing in Edinburgh?” asked Morgan.
“Came to see the Shaman.”
Morgan eyed the sea serpent, knowing there was more Brian was keeping to himself. Deciding on a different tack, he asked, “You saw David?”
“Ay, I did.”
“So I take it he’s with the Blackwood Pack now. Damn, I guess I need to hire someone to replace him.”
“Ay. Are you okay with Zane claimin’ David?”
Ignoring the question, Morgan asked, “How’s he doing? And don’t tell me ‘guid’…I can guess that for myself seeing he hasn’t been back.”
Smirking, Brian said, “Guid, from what I could tell.” The look on Morgan’s face had Brian’s lips twitching. Finally taking pity on his friend, he added, “David is happy, loved and protected, nae only by Zane, but by the entire pack. Ye should stop by and see for yourself.”
“You don’t think anyone would mind?”
“Naw, but call first or you won’t be allowed up to see him,” cautioned Brian.
“That tight?” asked Morgan.
“Ay, let me say, our David is very well protected.”
“That’s a relief,” Morgan said. “Is that why you came to see me? To reassure me David is okay?”
Brian gazed at the floor, regretting his decision to visit. They’d been friends too long for Morgan not to see something was bothering him but Brian wasn’t ready to talk about his Fated Mate just yet, maybe never. Keeping his mouth shut would certainly save him from pitying stares and snide comments from others when his mate rejected him—as he knew his mate would—regardless of what the Shaman said. Ignoring Morgan’s question, Brian raised his head and asked, “Has anyone new…other than the damn tourists…been in here lately?”
Morgan’s eyes narrowed. “You mean a shifter?”
“Ay, a shifter that has nae been in before.”
Picking up the Scotch, Morgan filled the two shot glasses. Sliding one over to his friend, he asked, “What kind of shifter?”
After swallowing the whisky, Brian slammed the empty glass down, pissed that his friend was pushing him. Getting up, his chair scraping along the floor, he said, “Thanks for the drinks” and headed for the door, realizing his mistake in coming to the pub.
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