Page 12 of Cuffed By My Mate

“Sounds good.”

She gives me a little wave. “See you later!”

I watch her rush out, my heart still racing. The second the door closes behind her, my smile fades and my good mood crashes, because I justliedto my new friend.

It feels awful.

I hate keeping things from people. I hatelying. And now I’ve done it twice—to Crew, and to Nori.

You know what you have to do,my bear says, and I nod.

That settles it. I’m telling Crew when he gets back. I don’t care how scared I am. I don’t care how much I risk losing. He deserves to know the truth.

And I just hope…

Ipray…

That he takes the news well.

SIX

Crew

“You can take tonight off,”Tucker tells me as we head back to our cruisers.

“Are you sure? It’s supposed to be my night.”

What are you doing? Take him up on the offer!My bear snarls at me.

“Yeah, I’m sure. You covered for me plenty when Nori and I first were mated. I owe you. Go spend time with your mate.”

“Thanks, man.”

He nods and claps me on the shoulder before he climbs into his car, and I do the same. I grin as I make the short drive back to the station. I’m excited to be with my mate again. I know that we were only apart for a few hours, but it was a few too many.

I park out front and jog inside, my eyes locking with Vera’s as soon as I step foot inside.

“Mate.”

She beams at me and hurries over to greet me. I meet her halfway and wrap my arms around her waist.

“I missed you,” I whisper as I bury my face in her neck and breathe in her sweet scent.

“I missed you too,” she says as she wraps her arms around my neck.

Her soft curves press against me, and I moan, my cock hardening against her.

“Let’s go home,” I whisper against the shell of her ear.

She nods, and I grab her hand with mine and wave at Tucker as we hurry out.

“See you tomorrow!” I call over my shoulder.

“Have fun!” He calls back.

I just smirk as we speed walk over to my car. I open her door for her and she kisses me softly before she climbs in.

My dick hardens in my uniform pants, and I have to adjust the length before I jog around to the driver’s side and climb behind the wheel.

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