Chapter 62: Jeremy Stanton vs. Ryan Hicks ~ Feral attraction in the midst of hatred… First date!

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‘Isn’t there any other way?’ Ryan’s wolf murmured, snuggling closer to the alpha.

The alpha and his mate were enjoying the peace and fresh air near a stream after running, hunting, and running some more. The red wolf sighed and licked at the muzzle of his mate. He didn’t have to ask what his mate was talking about.

‘I have to do this Ryan.’ Jeremy prayed his mate would understand.

‘I’ll miss you.’ Ryan whined. ‘I’ll more than miss you, Jer. I don’t know how I’m going to endure your absence.’

‘You’ll be fine.’ Jeremy closed his eyes, hiding the pain he knew was reflected in there. He wanted to spare Ryan that. ‘You have Gloria…and all the others who have access to my suite.’ He tried to be humorous but failed.

‘Jeremy…’

‘Don’t think about it.’ Jeremy whispered nuzzling Ryan’s cheek with his wet nose. ‘We have the rest of today and the whole of tomorrow. Let’s make the most of it. No negative thoughts. Promise me.’

‘I can’t promise that.’ Ryan growled.

‘Listen, baby,’ Jeremy began s