Page 26 of Ours

“Is there a back way to get out of here?” She sobbed against him.

He kissed her head and closed his eyes, holding her tight. “I love you, and it shouldn’t matter who you’re with for a job. Do you want me to call my brother? He’s a lawyer.”

Sandy hiccupped and looked up at him. “You never told me you had a brother. I know about Zack’s family but not about yours. Wow, I’m like the worst girlfriend in the world.”

Jake shook his head at her instant change. Women. He would never get them. “I have two brothers and two sisters. I don’t see them very often, but there are a lot of us Bears.”

Sandy stroked his chest. “What do you mean by a lot? Like shape-shifter bears, or your family’s last name, which I would like say is very obvious.”

He grinned. “Oh really, you never guessed. But I was talking about our last name. The Bear family is quite a big clan. There are a decent amount of bear shifters, more than you probably think. Most have obvious names as you call them. The Grizzlies, the Browns, the Honeys, and many more.”

Sandy giggled. “Someone has a last name of Honey?”

He nodded and she giggled some more. “I’m still mad at you for getting me fired with your Neanderthal ways.”

“I’m sorry.”

She gave a loud huff. “No, you’re not.”

Jake shrugged. “Sorry, but you’re mine. Ours.” He captured her mouth and spread her legs, rubbing his erection at her covered pussy. They pulled away panting. “Mmm, this table is the perfect height for me to fuck you.”

Sandy moaned and her head fell back. “I shouldn’t have let you touch me. Every time your or Zack’s body touches mine, I become a woman in heat. What have you two done to me?”

“It’s the mate bond. It helps make us irresistible.”

There was a knock on the door, and his partner said, “Jake, I’m sorry to interrupt, but you’re going to want to know this. And I think it’s good that Sandy’s here.”

Jake sighed and pulled away from Sandy before helping her stand. They opened the door to a solemn David.

“Follow me. Your family has just been contacted, and Kegon and I are about to head out to the scene.”

Jake held Sandy’s hand as they walked back to the main offices.

David raked his fingers through his hair before he continued. “The report just came in. Sabin was found murdered.” Jake froze as he looked at David, who nodded. “I’m going to confirm it, but it’s his house.”

“The killer left him in his house,” Jake shouted. “He’s only just moved out of my uncle’s place. Sabin’s fucking twenty years old. A baby.”

They walked into the room and everyone turned to him. He looked around to see Brock on the phone, his face tight and emotionless. “Who’s been contacted?”

“Your uncle and aunt were the ones who found him.”

“Fucking hell.”

Sandy jumped beside him at his yell. Jake looked down to see her gritting her teeth. He noticed that her fingers were white. He eased his grip on her hand, and she nodded to him.

“Is there anything I can do? Do you need me here? Do you want me to go so you can work?” Sandy used her free hand to rub his back. “I’m sorry for your loss.”

Jake brought her hand up and kissed it. “No, don’t go. I want you with me.” He pulled her over to Brock. “Wait here a moment. I have to talk to the captain.”

Sandy nodded and shooed him away.

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Zack had no idea what was going on. First he got a call from Brock to come and help with his mate, who was chucking a fit over losing her job. Then Brock called him again to say that their cousin Sabin had been killed.

Sandy stood by his brother Brock looking a mess. Her hair was in tangles that fell around her. Sandy’s usually immaculate suit sat off center with the top two buttons open and had crumbs all over it.

She opened her arms as soon as she saw him, and he walked into them. He hugged her tight and kissed her forehead.

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