Free Second Chance (Enduring Kiss) by C.E. Black Page B

grown into such a woman.
    When Rebecca told me about school , I became concerned.
    "How long did you have left until you graduated?" I asked.
    "I only had about a month and half left." She looked away a moment then turned to me with a small smile. "But it'll be okay. Maybe I can finish later. I'll have to retake a lot of the classes, but I'm sure I can work it out."
    I was starting to feel guilty for pushing her into coming back with me so soon. She left a lot to be with me. I would have to find a way to make it right. Thinking about the things she was leaving, I remember ed that guard Sean. He seemed attached to Rebecca and I wanted to know why.
    I didn't want to come off as jealous or nosy so I casually asked, "So were you, um, seeing anyone?"
    If she was surprised by my question, she didn't show it. Stephen snorted, but I ignored the asshole.
    "Not really, " she replied.
    "What does that mean?"
    I had not meant to ask that aloud. She laughed though, and I relaxed.
    "It means it was complicated. Do you really want to know?" She asked uncertainly.
    I thought about it a moment. Did I want to know about past lovers? Not really, I thought. However, I did want to know what she was giving up to be with me.
    "Yes, I do. If it was important to you, I want to know."
    "Okay, well, like I said it was complicated. Sean and I have been friends for a long time and almost immediately there was an attraction there."
    I stiffened at her words , but I didn't interrupt.
    "Only just in the last few days had things begun to feel strained. We knew we had either to take the next step in the relationship or stay away from each other. He didn't know that you were dead, well that I thought you were dead. He was under the impression that I had not found my mate, as he had not. You know how those relationships can end. Someone usually gets hurt."
    "So, you both decided to not start something then?" I asked.
    Rebecca blushed and I knew I was wrong. "Well, um, see the tension was becoming uncomfortable and anyway, I went to the Pack Master and asked his advice. Actually, I was there to see him about being followed. You wouldn't happen to know anything about that?"
    Stephen spoke up for me again. "We were trailing any of your pack that left the house. It just so happen we smelled you."
    "Ahh, I see. That explains why I recognized the scent. Who was it?"
    "I believe that was Bruce."
    Rebecca nodded. "How is he?"
    "Oh, he's doing great. He and his mate are expecting their second child in the fall." Stephen answered.
    "Oh! That's wonderful! I can't wait to see everyone."
    "Can we get back to the subject please?" I interrup ted.
    They could catch up later. They both glared at me , but I didn't pay much attention.
    "You were saying you asked advice from your Pack Master?"
    Rebecca gritted her teeth , but Stephen laughed loudly. I was going to kick his ass one of these days.
    "Yes, he had a theory on second chance mates. When we lose a mate or if i t takes a long time to find him or her, we tend to feel the pull to someone else. Sean is my second, but by the time I decided to try and move on with him, I found out you were alive." She shrugged, but I could tell he meant more to her than that.
    I hugged he r to me tightly. "Will you be alright?" I asked.
    She si ghed deeply. "Yes, I have you, but I am worried about Sean. I told him goodbye and why I was leaving. He knew it would happen, but I could see how sad he was. He's been alone a long time. I know his mate is out there, hopefully he'll find her soon."
    "Or maybe she'll find him, " I added.
    "Yeah , maybe. So what about you? What have you been up to Master Evans?" Rebecca teased.
    I was glad she could find humor in the situation. It was so much better than her fear.
    "Hmmm, well being a Master is hard work." Stephen snorted. "Hey it is. Dawson is awful to work with. He’s the Pack Master," I said to Rebecca.
    "Oh? What ha ppen to Pack Master Reese?"
    "He didn't make it out of Logan's imprisonment," I told