His Stubborn Mate (The Ward Wolf Pack Novella Series, Book 2)

By Theresa Hissong

His Stubborn Mate
The Ward Wolf Pack Novella Series
Book 2

Mason Ward has spent the last eleven years, learning to fly planes in the Alaskan wild, delivering supplies to those who lived off the grid and hikers looking for the thrill of going at it on their own. But, as a white wolf and a hunted shifter, he lives his life in solitude.

Charlie Hines has applied to every place she can think of, looking for a job as a bush pilot. She knows the backcountry better than anyone else and has the resume to prove it. When she steps through the doors of Ward Air & Transportation, she knows she has found the place she belongs, but there’s one complication.

Mason’s wolf wants nothing more than to tuck Charlie under his arm and run away with her, but the stubborn pilot won’t give in when she finally realizes his true nature. Word from the lower forty-eight has informed the humans about shifters, but she could care less what he is.

In fact, she would rather fly planes and deliver supplies than allow him to touch her.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Theresa Hissong
• Release date: Mar 23, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005945657

Theresa Hissong

About Theresa Hissong:Theresa Hissong is the bestselling author of the Rise of the Pride series. She writes paranormal romance, rockstar romance, and romantic suspense.She enjoys spending her days and nights creating the perfect love affair, and she takes those ideas to paper. When she’s not writing, Theresa spends her free time traveling and attending concerts all over the United States.

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This book is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to any person, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The names of people, places, things, songs, and bands are all created from the author's mind and are only used for entertainment. Any mention of a song or band, in the book has been given proper credit for use.

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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

About the Author

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Chapter 1

The full moon had occurred on the Summer Solstice, and the Ward wolf pack was gearing up for several flights to the north end of the trails again only two days after their break.

Mason Ward flipped through the applications for a part-time, temporary pilot to help them deliver much needed supplies to the area’s residents. Summer brought with it the rush to prepare for the following winter. Every day in the Alaskan wild was a day to gather, harvest, and stock up on everything the residents would need to sustain their lives living off the grid.

Three applicants, Mason complained. Last year, we had twice as many.

Everyone is busy this time of year, Aspen reminded him.

Mason huffed and dropped the applications on the desk. I already know the first guy. We interviewed him last year. He had a bad reputation.

I didn’t call him back, Aspen admitted while she worked. The female will be here soon to see you. Remember what Nash said.

I remember, he replied and patted the desk. Let me know when she arrives. I need to take a load of supplies up to the cabins. Fury is waiting had doon me.

Of course, Nash, the alpha to the pack, had reminded him to take care with the humans they were hiring for the summer. The last thing they needed was for word to get out that there were werewolf shifters in the state. As far as they were concerned, the entire paranormal community thought them rogues. Each and every one of his family members were marked for death just for being a wolf. It didn’t matter that his pack wasn’t bad. They didn’t care.

He started the ATV and checked the attached trailer. The plane that had come in earlier in the day carried a pallet of dried goods they’d need for the upcoming winter. Mason looked out at the snowless landscape and sighed to himself. He missed the snow. Having snow on the ground kept them safer. Even though the summer didn’t last long in Alaska, the green landscape made their animals stick out.

A pain squeezed at his heart as he tried to forget the night his pack and family were killed by a bear clan who had thought they were doing the world justice by taking out the wolves, but in all reality, they’d been wrong. Nash and Mason had vowed to one day find them and get their vengeance, but that wasn’t the right thing to do. It was hard enough hiding from humans, and slaughtering a clan of bears would leave evidence of their existence. Mason agreed with his brother. It was best to stay hidden.

Hey, Fury greeted as Mason arrived, killing the engine. If you’ll help unload, I can divide all of these supplies.

I would help, but I have an interview soon. Mason paused as the sound of a small bush plane echoed off in the distance. Looks like she’s early.

She? Fury frowned. Haven’t heard of many female pilots around here.

Neither have I, he replied and looked over his shoulder as the plane crested the top of the mountain, making its decent into the valley where Ward Air & Transportation resided.

Good luck with the interview.

Yeah, thanks, Mason replied and unhooked the trailer for his cousin-in-law.

As soon as he was clear, Mason hurried back to the terminal. Aspen was standing by the back door as he entered through the front. Nice landing.

Mason had missed her touchdown because of the building being in his way, but he had watched as the pilot came in smooth and unnerved by the slight wind coming down through the valley. He had to admit the female pilot was experienced.

I’ll leave you to it, Aspen announced. I have to get the schedule finalized for next week.

Mason nodded and pushed through the exit. The plane had parked and was shutting down. He walked slowly, waiting at a safe distance until her plane was safe to approach.

Mason walked toward the plane as the door swung open. He still couldn’t make out the female’s features because of her dark sunglasses and blue baseball cap. She jumped down quickly, her feet landing softly on the tarmac. His eyes roamed from her long legs up to her shapely hips, and when his eyes got to hers, he felt his beast push at his skin.

Mason Ward? she asked in a husky voice.

Clarise Hines? he replied, scenting the air. Her sweet scent overpowered everything else, and he gnashed his teeth together to keep his wolf from showing its sharp fangs.

Actually, people call me Charlie, she replied and closed the door. Clarise is just for the legal paperwork.

The moment she removed her baseball cap and ruffled her long, blonde hair, Mason knew exactly what was happening, and he was floored. The female pilot was his mate. He wasn’t going to deny it like his brother had done with his mate, Isabell.

Welcome to Ward Air, he announced once he got his fucking hormones under control. Pushing the wolf back was hard, but a stern reminder to the animal about secrecy shut it up. Come inside and let’s chat.

Sure, lead the way, she replied, holding her hand out like she was allowing him to take the lead.

He turned for the building without making a comment. He had to remember the female was human and not one of his kind.

Nice place you’ve got here, she said as they entered.

Mason’s eyes fell on his sister’s, and when she stood up, he noticed Aspen’s nostrils flare. Her eyes widened, but she recovered quickly. Hello, I’m Aspen Ward. We spoke on the phone.

Charlie. Yes, I remember, she stated, holding out her hand to shake. Aspen finished her greeting and made an excuse to leave them alone. The stern look wasn’t missed, because his baby sister had noticed his mating scent.

It didn’t matter to Mason, because he was going to take Charlie into Nash’s office and lock them inside. He couldn’t