Logan's Rattler by A. Jarrett (best books for 20 year olds txt) 📕

“Oh really?” Quinn asked Trevor.

“What? No. How the hell?” Trevor’s hands were frantic as he tried to explain.

Lawson let out a low whistle. “Looks like someone is hot for the teacher.”

“Fuck off, Lawson.” Trevor snapped at the man.

“How did you know what I said?” Trevor asked him. “I didn’t say anything out loud. It’s impossible for you to know what I was thinking.”

All eyes turned toward him, and Logan took a step back. “I heard what you were thinking,” he whispered. Logan’s gaze flickered from man to man as they gaped at him. Yeah, he was a freak, but so was the little guy wanting to suck on Quinn’s neck.

Shit, then he knows I’m a vampire.

“What?” Logan mumbled. He began to sway on his feet, then someone shut out the lights.

“So you want to bite Quinn?” Lawson asked Trevor as he trailed behind Finn, apologizing for freaking his mate out. “Nice.”

“Shut up, Lawson.” Trevor barked at the man. He was angry that he let the cat out of the bag before Finn had the chance to explain things to Logan. Trevor knew how crazy it was to hear about the paranormal world because it wasn’t too long ago that he was in Logan’s shoes.

“Trevor, it’s okay. You’re probably just attracted to Quinn because you spend so much time together. It’s only natural.” Lawson placed his hand on the back of Trevor’s neck and gave him a gentle

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squeeze. “But, dude, did you really have to go and spill the beans to Logan like that? The poor guy fainted.”

Trevor pushed Lawson’s hand from his neck. “It’s not like I planned it. The man can read minds. How was I supposed to know?”

“You guys, it’s okay, really,” Finn said as he pushed open his bedroom door. “Trevor, I know you didn’t mean to, and I didn’t even know about my mate’s little magical ability, so don’t feel bad.”

Trevor breathed a sigh of relief. Finn didn’t blame him.

“Lawson, when you get a chance will you call your brother? I need to speak to him about his mate’s pack.”

“Sure. I’ll go call him now,” Lawson said as he turned to walk away. Trevor followed. “Oh by the way.” Lawson stopped abruptly causing Trevor to run into his back. “Dude, my brother and Garrett are on the outs right now so I’d refrain from referring to them as mates. Lachlan might get pissed.”

Finn nodded his understanding. Trevor continued to follow Lawson down the stairs. He was lost in his own thoughts and embarrassed by what happened outside. It wasn’t that he didn’t find Quinn attractive, because he did, he just didn’t think of the other man that way.

It was hard for Trevor to explain even to himself. Him liking Quinn came in phases almost. Like some days he found the man irresistible then others he wanted to punch Quinn in the face. It was like his heart and brain were at war with one another.

“Hey, little dude, I’m sorry for teasing you.” Lawson wrapped his arm around Trevor’s neck and rubbed his knuckles against his scalp as they made their way back down the stairs. “You’re just like a brother to me, and it’s funny to watch you get all tongue-tied. But seriously, Quinn’s a good guy and a looker. You should ask him out.”

Trevor playfully shoved Lawson in the arm. “Ask Mr. Uptight out? No thank you. I’d rather go up against an army of Dark Warriors than subject myself to an evening with that guy. We’re like oil and water. We don’t mix.”

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Lawson laughed then headed into the front seating room to call his brother. Trevor was hungry and detoured to head toward the kitchen.

When he rounded the corner, he saw Quinn standing in the hall’s entryway staring at him. If Trevor wasn’t mistaken he saw a flash of hurt shine through the man’s dark eyes.

Before he could say anything, Quinn turned and walked away.

Pain sliced through Trevor’s chest at seeing Quinn