His Forbidden Mate

By Matilda Janes

Hannah Martin has always tried to mind her own business in life. She picks up double shifts at the local diner to make ends meet while she saves money for college. She's tired but happy, that is, until Adam Atwood claws back into her life. He bullied and tormented her relentlessly throughout high school, and their most recent encounter at the diner is no different.

But when Adam violently kidnaps her, Hannah discovers not everyone or everything is as it seems.

Wolf shifter Adam Atwood had been forced to turn on his former best friend for no other reason than she was human and that wasn’t acceptable to his pack. Even though it bothered him, he knew he had to protect her. When he finally discovers who she truly is to him, he’s horrified by what he’s done. Can Hannah forgive and forget? Or is it too little, too late?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Evernight Publishing
• Release date: Dec 13, 2017
• ISBN: 9781773395128

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Copyright© 2017 Matilda Janes

ISBN: 978-1-77339-512-8

Cover Artist: Jay Aheer

Editor: Karyn White

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This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, and places are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

HIS FORBIDDEN MATE

Deliverance Pack, 1

Matilda Janes

Copyright © 2017

Prologue

Five years ago

Hannah Martin sat cross legged under a tree and with a sigh pulled out her lunch and book. Her first day had been draining, and she was plenty content eating lunch alone. She took a bite of her sandwich, opened her book, and quickly lost herself in another world.

I didn’t know chicks read Piers Anthony?

Hannah was so engrossed in her book she hadn’t sensed anyone near and was startled by the masculine voice. Tilting her head way back, she found the most handsome boy with the bluest eyes she’d ever seen peering down at her.

You’re tall, she blurted out, and he smirked. He’d obviously heard that one before. Good one, Hannah.

I am tall, he answered

Basketball?

He shook his head. My dad likes football. He said it like that explained something and nodded his head towards her book.

"I started reading A Spell for Chameleon and haven’t been able to stop." His smirk became a full-fledged smile, and Hannah’s heart beat a little faster.

"What are you doing out here?’ It was then she noticed what he was holding.

Garbage duty. He shrugged. I got into a fight, so now I’m picking up trash.

Why did you get into a fight?

He just shrugged and narrowed his eyes, Hannah’s heart raced and her breath caught when he leaned in towards her. You’re new here. He didn’t pose it as a question. Did he just sniff me?

Um, yeah, we just moved here. Today’s my first day.

Ah. And you’re a freshman? he asked.

Yeah. He was so close Hannah thought he was about to kiss her. She’d never been kissed before, so she panicked and looked down to see her forgotten sandwich. Have you already eaten? Do you want the other half of this? she blurted out.

He smiled and shook his head. Thanks, but I already ate, and I should probably get back to it, otherwise I’ll have garbage duty tomorrow. Thanks for the break. She was disappointed when he stood up. She hadn’t meant to make him leave. What’s your name? he asked.

Hannah Martin.

See you around, Hannah Martin. He turned and walked back toward campus.

Oh my gosh he was… Darn it! She’d forgotten to ask him what his name was, and now he was too far away for it to not be weird. Oh well. He said he’d see her around, and she really hoped she did.

Chapter One

Present day

Hannah Martin’s dogs were barking, and with a sigh she wiggled and stretched her toes as she loaded up her tray. This is just a means to an end, she repeated her mantra and reminded herself that once she had enough saved up for her classes she wouldn't have to work another double shift. The bells above the door jingled signaling a new customer, so Hannah quit the pity party for one and quickened her pace.

Welcome to Joe’s! I’ll be right with you, Hannah called out as she set hot dishes down on the table. My name is Hannah. We’re a little short-staffed tonight, so I do apologize ahead of time. I brought extra napkins and two refills. Is there anything else I can get for you? she asked her customers with a smile.

This looks great, thank you, the gentleman assured her.

Hannah turned toward the hostess podium and stopped short, her heart dropping into her stomach like a lead weight. She’d hoped to never in her life set eyes on Adam Atwood again, yet here he stood in all his towering, chiseled glory. She couldn’t help noticing how his t-shirt strained as it stretched over taut, bulging muscles, or his well-formed, denim-covered thighs. She was irritated by how good he looked and annoyed with herself that she’d noticed.

Skank. His voice echoed through her memories, and that was all it took for the familiar humiliation and anger to wash over her. She was quick to remember his handsome facade hid something ugly inside. He’d befriended her that first day of school, only to cut her down in front of his real friends. Hannah’s chest constricted with old hurt, but she willed her legs to move and forced a smile on her face. Damned if she was going let him know he affected her.

Adam’s eyes widened, and his jaw clenched so hard the muscle bulged and ticked. She was curious about his shocked expression as she grabbed two menus from the hostess station. She took a cleansing breath and reminded herself she didn’t give a shit. High school was over, and he was just another customer.

Hello, right this way. She was relieved her voice was confident. After they were seated, she handed them their menus, but neither man acknowledged her. They just sat there, glaring at each other. Uncomfortable and unsure what to do, Hannah nervously cleared her throat. Can I get you gentlemen something to drink? She really hoped they were just ordering coffee.

Can we sit somewhere else? Adam gritted out.

Um, of course. Right this way. Hannah was taken aback. Their booth was perfectly fine, but she grabbed their menus with a smile before she led them across the dining room to another table. She waited for them to sit before she again handed them their menus and took out her notepad.

What can I— Hannah started.

Isn’t this someone else’s section? Adam interrupted her. Can’t we get a different waitress? I’d prefer if someone else waited on us.

Is he for real? Hannah blanched when she saw that he was. Hannah’s eyes watered, and she quickly turned and walked away from the table. She didn’t know what she’d ever done to deserve this hatred or this malice Adam delighted in directing towards her, but it hurt. Even after all these years, it still fucking hurt. Why is he such an asshole? Hannah wiped her tears and quickly walked through the