I wasn’t sure where to look for another unmated ruby shifter. After driving around for an hour, I couldn’t take any more of Merrick’s scent without parking and making out with him. He just smelled too damn good.
I parked in front of what looked like a café or diner. The sign overhead was so faded I couldn’t read the name of it anymore, but as long as I got some distance from the grizzly’s gigantic, warm arms, I didn’t care.
He caught up to me in two steps, entering with me. Liv was behind us and I waved her through the door, hoping she could get between me and the bear.
“Be careful in here,” Merrick said, the words only for me and Liv. I nodded, gaze sweeping the bar for threats. I felt like I could trust him, but knew there was a good chance that was only because of the True Mate phero
