The Wolf's Mate

By Vanessa Devereaux

This book was first published by Evernight Publishing in 2014 as A Wolf’s Mate. It’s been both re-edited and formatted.

Nick wouldn’t say he hates humans, but let’s just say they’re not his favorite species to hang out with. So why does this one hold his interest and put his libido into top gear? Unless of course, she’s his intended mate. But come on now, a human?

Ava Spencer feels she’s been sent to Montana on a case resembling something from the X-Files rather than anything in real life. Men shifting into animals? Give her a break and let her go home. That is until she spots the gorgeous man who seems to be just as interested in her as she is him.

She’s learned her lesson the hard way about handsome men but giving Nick a chance can’t be so bad, can it? Well, not unless the truth he’s hiding is the mother of all deceptions.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Susan Palmquist
• Release date: Jan 9, 2020
• ISBN: 9780463278543

Vanessa Devereaux

Vanessa Devereaux is the bestselling author of erotic romances and erotica including Cater to Me, The Rake, Who's the Boss, and The Pleasure Room. She's also pens three ongoing series, Perfect Pairing, Big Sky County and Kalispell Shifters.

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The Wolf’s Mate

Kalispell Shifters

Vanessa Devereaux

Published by Coldstream Publishing at Smashwords

Copyright 2020 Vanessa Devereaux

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Thank You

Social Networks

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Chapter 1

Nick leaned against the doorjamb. He raised the Styrofoam cup to his mouth and sipped on the chai latte. Maisey strolled in and then walked to the front of the room. She’d delivered what she’d promised, a business venture that would turn a profit within its first few months of its launch. Nick was never one to brag, but he couldn’t help but feel some satisfaction in knowing that, so far, he’d never been foolish enough to pour his money into a half-assed idea.

She raised her arms in the air before bending over.

He smiled as a host of naughty thoughts raced through his head. He’d had her, had her in a threesome, but he’d bowed out knowing that she wasn’t his intended mate but the destined partner of the other alpha in the threesome, Lucas Black. Maisey’s engagement ring flashed as she raised her arms again. He took another sip of the spicy brew and watched as she got into a position that only she could. She was a fine yoga teacher, but it was probably her wolf half that made her so damn supple.

Downward Facing Wolf, they’d called their joint venture.

He’d thrown out the name to her, thinking she’d find it condescending or stupid, but she’d loved it. Since they’d opened three months ago, not only were the yoga and other exercise classes popular around town, the spa services were gaining popularity, and only last week Maisey informed him they’d need to hire more workers. Whether they’d be human or shifters, well, he’d leave that up to her. He was after all, her silent partner.

Maisey winked at him as she went around to each of her students and assisted them with getting into the correct form. He waved to her before downing more tea. He should get out of here and back to work before she suggested he join in, but today he was taking things easy. Outside the sky couldn’t decide whether it wanted to produce rain or snow and he didn’t relish going out in it. The yoga studio was toasty warm and he was feeling downright lazy.

Maybe he’d get a massage. Maisey had hired Jill, a fellow wolf shifter, for the job. She’d even invited both he and Jill to dinner with her and Lucas. Maisey had vowed to find him a mate as a Christmas gift so he knew exactly what his business partner had in mind. While Jill was attractive, and yes he’d slept with the massage therapist twice, he wasn’t a guy who’d be forced into being with a woman just to please a friend. When his mate came along, he’d know it.

Taking another sip, he watched as Maisey walked over to assist a young woman in light blue leggings and a matching top. Maisey rested her hand on the middle of the woman’s back, easing her over into the bend. Whoever this student was, she had one nice ass.

Nick coughed because the tea had gone down the wrong way. There were a lot of nice asses in the class today but for some reason, this one now acted like a beacon to him. She wasn’t skinny but curvy and round, and the type of lady he loved best. Maisey had moved on to the next student, but Nick was fixated on the lady with the blue leggings. Something was happening. His blood was rushing around his body, and all his nerve endings were suddenly ignited. If he didn’t control himself, he’d shift right here.

Had he found his mate perhaps? Was she the young woman in the blue leggings?

Putting his nose in the air, he took a deep breath, amazed that it was human he smelled and not wolf scent that was coming off her body and exciting him. She held her position, ass in the air, him turning harder with each second she held it there. She was the first human that had ever caught his interest. First one to give him a hard-on.

Something had to be wrong with him. He touched his forehead to make sure he didn’t have a temperature. Nope, he was perfectly all right. Having a human as his intended mate wasn’t in his plans. No one besides another wolf shifter would do. He’d simply have to fight this.

Okay, if you want to, come out of your poses and have a good stretch. After that we’ll cool down, said Maisey walking back to the front of the classroom.

He watched as the human stood back up and raised her arms in the air. She turned his way so she could stretch her back. Wow, she was gorgeous. He quickly reminded himself he didn’t do humans.

However, that didn’t mean he couldn’t watch one.

And take a deep breath. Hold it for five seconds. And now let it go, instructed Maisey.

Nick took another sip of his tea but realized in his obsession with watching the human he’d let it get cold. He puckered his lips.

That’s it for today, see you on Thursday. Namaste, continued Maisey.

Human picked up her water bottle and towel and walked toward him. Her scent got stronger. Human perspiration mixing with some tantalizing perfume that made his cock stand up and take notice. Only his intended mate was supposed to do that. He looked directly at her as she passed by, but she totally ignored him. A female had never done that to him before. If she was supposed to be his mate, she’d know it too.

Arrogant human.

Maisey slapped him on the arm making him jump and causing him to spill the remaining tea down the front of his jacket.

And which one of my students has gotten you so worked up? she asked.

What are you talking about?

She pointed to his crotch. His erection was on full display. He pulled on the front of his pants, hoping to hide it, but it was of little use. He wasn’t small in that department and when he got excited, man oh man, the whole world usually knew about it.

Spill the beans, which woman did that to you? she asked.

Wasn’t a woman.

So, it was one of the guys. Let me think which one of my students you’d be attracted to. It has to be Brian.

Maisey King, you know damn well I’m not into men.

She burst out laughing. He knew she loved to tease him. In all honesty, he liked to do the same to her. Nothing better than business partners who could have some fun together.

Tell me which one or I’ll assume you are and you know I can’t keep secrets very well. She had that naughty grin on her face. It was either admit the truth or pay the consequences.

The one with the blue leggings. There it was out.

Blue leggings…ooh, you mean Ava.

Oh damn, even her name sounded sexy too.

You know she’s human, right? asked Maisey.

Sure I do. I could smell her a mile away.

But you hate humans.

Nick looked around. Hopefully no one had overheard that last comment. Well, at least not any non-shifters.

Could you have said that any louder? We’re supposed to be humans too, in case you’ve forgotten, he told her.

"Nope, I never forget that. However, it’s true. You think