Page 5 of Love in Unexpected Places

“I want you to know that you’re welcome to visit whenever you want,” Chance said as he walked Sullivan and the others out of his office.“I understand it might be dangerous, especially for you, Braden, but you have friends here.”

Sullivan glanced into the living room as he walked, his gaze meeting with the same man he’d seen earlier.He wanted to ask the man what his name was, but he didn’t dare.Chance might have welcomed him and the others because he needed allies, but how nicely would he take it if Sullivan were interested in one of his pack members?Besides, now wasn’t the right moment for romance.

Even though it would give Sullivan something else to fight for.

“You’re staring at him like you want to eat him,” Michelle said as she elbowed Sullivan in the ribs.

“I’m absolutely not doing that.”

“I wouldn’t be too sure if I were you.If I didn’t know you, I’d think you were a wolf shifter.”

“He’s cute, but that’s all there is to it.”It was all therecouldbe to it.

“It doesn’t have to be.”Michelle’s voice was softer.“This is why we’re rebelling against the leaders.We all want a chance at life and love.”

Sullivan glanced at Braden, but he was still talking to Chance and Theo.Ryan was by the door, looking like he might leave on his own if they didn’t hurry.They were all distracted, thankfully.

The guy was handsome.Sullivan didn’t know anything about him, but if the situation had been normal, he might’ve approached him for a chat, and maybe he would’ve asked for his number if he’d thought they could get along.As it was, he couldn’t help but wonder if the man wouldn’t laugh in his face.Considering who Sullivan was, Sullivan wouldn’t be surprised.

“He’s still staring at you,” Michelle teased.

Sullivan already knew because he was still staring at the man, too.He didn’t even have a name, dammit.

“That’s Matty,” Theo said, suddenly standing next to Sullivan.

Sullivan checked, but Chance and Braden were still talking.He wasn’t sure how Chance would have taken his interest, but Theo didn’t seem angry.“One of your friends?”Sullivan asked.

“One of my brothers.He was part of my small pack when we lived on the streets.He’s been through a lot.”

“He’s lucky to have you and the pack, then.”

Theo nodded.“He is.He’s single, by the way.”

Sullivan wanted to ask Theo why he would say that, but he knew.He wasn’t being discreet.“Good to know.”

“But I don’t have to tell you what will happen if you hurt him.”

“I’m not planning on hurting him or anyone else.”But Sullivan knew that sometimes, hurting people was unavoidable.He just hoped that Matty wouldn’t be one of those people.

* * * *

“He’s looking at you,” Seth said from his seat on the couch next to Matty.Matty made to turn, wanting to know if it was true, but Seth grabbed his arm.“Don’t look.”

“How am I supposed to know that he’s looking at me if I don’t look?”

“I didn’t tell you so you could check.What, you don’t believe me?”

“I just want to see it for myself.”Matty would always take the opportunity to stare at Sullivan.The man was too handsome to miss one.

“Well, don’t.”

“Why?It might be my only chance.”

Seth rolled his eyes.“Only chance for what?It’s not like he’s never coming back.He and his people are working with the pack, so he’ll visit again.”

“Yeah, but usually, he’s here to work.”

“Which is why he’s here today.”

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