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

“Why?” Finn scooted to the edge of his seat, ready to bolt out the door.

“While we were at Garrett’s it was like someone was poking at my brain.” Carter brought his fingers up to his temples and massaged the area. Finn wondered if just thinking about it caused the witch pain of some sort. “I kept seeing flashes but never enough to get the full image. But one word did come through loud and clear.” Carter’s eyes went cold as he looked at Finn. “Rhett.”

“Lachlan, did this Rhett fellow live with Garrett?” Ben asked the lion shifter.

“I think so. All unmated wolves have the option to live with the alpha.” Lachlan shook his head. “Something about protection.”

“Okay.” Ben stood up. “Lachlan, call Garrett, let him know we’re on our way over.” Lachlan let out an annoyed sigh but pulled out his cell phone. Ben looked to Carter. “Do you think you can do a reading on a person’s room? Or do you have to have that person-to-person contact?”

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“Whatever entity is in that house involves Rhett. And it wants me to know something. I don’t think I’ll need him present to do a reading.”

“Then let’s do it,” Ben said as he headed for the door.

“Wait a minute!” Abner shouted from where he stood beside Carter. “This could be dangerous, and you’re letting my mate put himself at risk.”

Finn, like everyone else in the room, was shocked by Abner’s outburst. Ever since Abner had had to mate Carter in order to help save Astrid, the two had been estranged. But to see Abner upset at the possibility that harm could come to his mate, one would think he cared about the obnoxious witch.

“Abner, it’s okay.” Carter put his hand on Abner’s chest, and the bear of a man didn’t push it away. “I’ll be fine.” He smiled up at his mate and Finn felt guilty witnessing this intimate moment between the pair. “I have warriors with me and listening to Rhett’s past won’t hurt me. I promise.”

A skeptical look fluttered in Abner’s eyes. “I’m coming with you guys just in case this Rhett decides to make an appearance.” He quickly stepped away from his mate, breaking any and all connection that they had just shared. Finn really hoped one day they would work out their differences. Living without one’s mate had to be crippling.

As they headed out of the room, Ben ordered Lawson and Quinn to stay with the other mates in the house.

Finn ran up the stairs to his room and pushed open the door.

Logan and Leo were on the bed watching TV. Logan must have seen the urgency on his face because he jumped up and met him halfway across the room.

“What’s wrong?”

Finn wrapped his arms around Logan’s waist and held on tight.

“Nothing. I just wanted to tell you we’re heading back over to Garrett’s house. Carter might be able to do a past reading of Rhett’s room.”

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“It’s not dangerous is it? If it is, I’m coming with you.” Logan tried to pull out of his embrace, but Finn wouldn’t let him go. He loved that at the thought of him getting hurt, his mate was ready to jump in and help out. But it wasn’t Logan’s place to do that.

“Logan, it’s a harmless assignment, but I need to go. You, on the other hand, need to stay here and get some rest.” He stepped back to look up into Logan’s eyes. “Why don’t you introduce Leo to Trevor.

Miles and Astrid are downstairs as well. You guys could make some lunch or something. It’d be fun.”

“Baby, Trevor doesn’t eat food,” Logan said bluntly.

Finn rolled his eyes and couldn’t help but smile. “You know what I meant. Give him a glass of O negative while the rest of you eat.”

“O negative?” Leo sat up on the bed. “What the fuck are you two talking about?”

Finn stretched up and kissed his mate good-bye. He looked deeply into Logan’s eyes and tried to convey all the love he felt for the man.

“I’ll be back soon.”

“Just be careful.” Logan bent down to kiss Finn’s lips.

“Hello? I would like some answers.” Leo rested his hands on his hips and began to tap his foot.

“Yeah about that.” Finn looked up at Logan and winked. “Logan you got this, right?” he said as he rushed out the door.

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Chapter Thirteen

The ride to Garrett’s was quiet. Too many things counted on what Carter may or may not learn from the mysterious voice trying to contact him in that house. All Finn knew was that it