Claimed and Bred By The Wolf 2: Pack Initiation (Shapeshifter Erotic Romance) Read Online Free Page B

extended his hand to Ian.
    All afternoon? Ian shot a sideways glance over at Adrianna who merely shrugged, dismissing his concern.
    Taking Max's hand, Ian put a little more strength in his handshake then necessary. To his surprise and suspicion, the other man's grip was equally as firm. The other man's rich, yellow-brown eyes seemed to glisten for a split second. The wolf within him was
    attempting to claw its way to the surface, something wasn't right about their new neighbour.
    Perhaps its jealousy , a voice in the back of his mind offered. The wolf growled at the voice of reason.
    "You married, Max?" Ian asked their handshake ended and he crossed his arms over his chest.
    "No, just me and my dogs. Got a couple of German Shepherds."
    "Hmmm. Dating anyone?"
    "Ian!"
    Max rocked back on his heels and flashed Adrianna a smile. "Well, I guess I'll be going. Thanks for the coffee and the chat Addy."
    Addy? He calls her Addy now? Addy was reserved for friends and family. Not this stranger. He knew he was being petty, but couldn't help himself.
    Max nodded at Ian as he brushed past him, "Ian. Good woman you have here."
    "I know. I'll see you out."
    "Nah, no bother. I know the way."
    Ian watched the other man cross the living room and exit the front door, fully aware of the piercing glare coming at him from Adrianna.
    "What in the fuck was that little pissing match about, Ian?"
    Awww, shit . Ian groaned inwardly as he turned to face Adrianna, who was leaning back against the kitchen sick, fire gleaming in her green eyes.
    "Was he here all day?" Ian countered, hoping to divert her anger.
    "Since noon."
    Ian glanced over at the analogue kitchen clock which featured a rooster sitting above the kitchen counter. It was 6pm. "He was here six hours?"
    "What of it? He's our new neighbour. I was telling him about the town. The other neighbours. What is your problem? I thought you were going to go all wolfie on him!"
    His anger rose an octave. "Go wolfie on him? Wolfie Addrianna?"
    "Ya. Wolfie. I saw that little alpha male display. I can't believe you were so rude!"
    "Did you go outside today?"
    The anger faded in her expression to be replaced by guilt.
    "Fuck Addy! I told you not to wander. I took care of the animals before I left for work."
    "But the barn door was open. I needed to close it," she protested, avoiding his now angered glare.
    "But you promised. You looked me in the eye and made a promise."
    Taking a deep breath in she looked back up into his eyes and the anger and fire had returned, but he refused to back down. This was the first fight he'd ever had with her and he'd be damned if he was going to let her make him feel guilty for wanting to protect her!

    *****
Adrianna was furious. She crossed the room and stopped just a foot from him. "You were rude. And I'm not a child anymore." She poked him in the chest to accent each word.
    He was glaring down at her, the silver flecks gleaming in his eyes from his anger, but she also refused to back down. This was more than just the rudeness or forbidding her not to go into the woods and do what she wanted.
    "Don't you fucking think I know that?"
    "Then stop treating me like one!"
    His jaw clenched, and his body tense as he battled to restrain himself. "You don't know that man."
    "He's our new neighbour. He bought the MacMillian house."
    "So you let him in here? After you knew I was concerned over your safety."
    "Of course. Did he look like a cougar to you?"
    Ian grew silent and backed away from her. She could see the wheels spinning in his head.
    "What is it?"
    Ian shook his head. "Nothing."
    "See. This is what I'm talking about." Her voice softened as she decided to try a different angle with him.
    The anger slowly subsided in his gaze as he considered her point.
    "I can take care of myself Ian." She stepped forward and touched his forearm.
    The tension in his body relaxed a little more, he uncrossed his arms and pulled her into his arms. "I'm sorry. There's just so much you don't know