Free Angels & Sinners: The Motor City Edition by Melanie Harlow, Bethany Lopez, Breigh Forstner, Ashley Suzanne, Bethany Shaw, Cori Williams, D.M. Earl, Jennifer Fisch-Ferguson, Sara Mack, Shayne McClendon Page B

gave her a friendly wave. What is his deal? Astrid rolled her eyes and got out of her car.
    “We must be on the same work schedule,” Kendrick commented jogging to catch up to her.
    Astrid wrapped her cardigan around her as she turned to look at him. Her breath caught in her throat as her eyes met his. God he’s gorgeous. Wait. What? Where did that come from? I mean he is cute, but he’s my enemy. She shook her head, hoping the traitorous thoughts stayed away. Kendrick was attractive, but so was Killian. Still, there was something different about Kendrick. He was built and muscular like Killian, but his face was rounder, his lips fuller. Kendrick’s eyes were a beautiful amber and his short brown hair was mussed perfectly. I bet he rolls out of bed like that too. Ugh. Focus, Astrid.   ”I don’t know what it is exactly that you do, but I would appreciate you not doing something that is going to draw your brother’s or the packs attention,” she said raising her eyebrow.
    “I’ll have you know Mrs. Mason, that we have similar interests when it comes to my family. I assure you, I don’t want to do anything to draw them here anymore than you do, ” he replied sincerely.
    Astrid studied him for a long moment. Releasing a breath she didn’t realize she was holding, she met his gaze. “Good. Now that we’ve agreed on that let’s stay out of each other’s way. Good night, Kendrick.”
    “You know it’s still early, maybe we could—”
    “No, ” she cut him off. “I have no interest in doing anything with you,” Astrid stated as she headed to her flat.
    She could feel his eyes on her as she retreated to her house. Smiling to herself, she swayed her hips a little more than usual. What are you doing Astrid? To hell if I know.

CHAPTER TWO
    It had been a week since Kendrick had moved in next to her, and thankfully, she had successfully avoided him since that first day. The more days that passed, the more she was sure Killian wasn’t going to show up at her door.
    Quite frankly, it unnerved her to have Kendrick so close. A small part of her wanted to knock on his door each night. The wolf in her craved a proper mate—not that he was proper—he was hot and… No. No. No. Stop thinking about him! He’s your ex’s brother. I should move. Who knows what is going on? No. I’m not moving. Tuscany is my home.
    Not seeing him made it easier. It appeared, however, her luck had ended as Kendrick was climbing out of his car as she was pulling into her parking spot. Sighing, she shut off the ignition and climbed out of the car.
    “Hello, Astrid,” Kendrick greeted as he walked to their building. “How are you this evening?”
    “Fine,” she quipped. She wanted to get away from him, but he wanted to have idle chitchat.
    “Have you been to any local vineyards?” Kendrick asked conversationally.
    What was going on? Why was he talking to her? “I don’t really see how it matters to you what I do in my free time,” she answered warily studying him. He wore dark wash jeans that hugged his sculpted ass perfectly. The tee he wore stretched over his chest, accentuating his muscular pectorals.
    “Did you know my family owns a lovely vineyard about an hour from here? Perhaps you could come and see it sometime,” Kendrick offered.
    “Why would I want to go anywhere your family owns?” Astrid asked annoyed. His family owned a vineyard here? How did she not know that? She’d do some digging to see if he was telling the truth. Maybe she should move. Killian could show up at anytime. She paused, glancing at Kendrick. But why is he here? He’s avoiding them too.
    “Well we are neighbors,” Kendrick grinned. “Shouldn’t we get to know each other?”
    “How long are you going to be here?” Would she have to endure his company for long ?
    “Will you be sad to see me go?” He smiled at her.
    “Actually, no. I’ll probably throw a party,” Astrid replied rolling her eyes. A tinge of something coursed through her