Page 3 of Fated To The Wolf (Bay Harbor Wolves #10)

I saiah and Travis made their way across the expanse of lawn on the east side of the main house and were headed to the dining hall when suddenly Isaiah stopped and started sniffing the air.

“What’s wrong?” Travis stopped beside him and began looking around.

“Don’t you smell that?” Isaiah took in a deep breath and then slowly released it.

“What does it smell like?”

“Pungent, masculine, expensive leather.” Isaiah rattled off the scents that were bombarding him. He took another deep breath and felt his body shake. Travis stared at him for a second and then looked around once again.

“There’s no one here but you and I.” He stated and then heard something off to his left. There, coming around the corner of the main house from the front yard, was Jake Kolly and his brother Aidan.

“I have no idea what plant or animal is giving off that scent, but I’d love to bottle it.” He took several deep breaths, consuming the wonderful smell. Travis looked at the two coming toward them from the front yard and then glanced over at Isaiah, and the truth hit him.

“Oh my God.” He said deep and slow.

“What?” Isaiah shifted his attention immediately.

“That’s Jake Kolly and his brother Aidan.” Travis indicated the two men walking toward them.

“Yeah.” Isaiah waited for more explanation, and then it came at him full-bodied and forceful.

The scent was now thick and heavy, rolling over him in waves.

His body reacted subtly with sharp attention, a concentrated stare, and a sudden need to jump the man now standing before him.

Isaiah felt his wolf surge to the forefront, and he struggled to keep him leashed.

He could feel Travis’ speculative gaze upon him. "It's you, Isaiah. He belongs to you.” He said with a grin. “Let me introduce you.”

"Hey, Jake." Travis instantly engaged. “Let me introduce you to my friend Isaiah.”

“Pleased to meet you, Isaiah." Jake held out his hand, and Isaiah gave it a brief shake and then shifted his attention to the gorgeous man standing next to Jake. He was about five foot eight inches tall and about one hundred and sixty pounds and smelled like absolute heaven.

"This is my brother Aidan." Aidan extended his hand, and Isaiah took it, holding it in a firm grip while studying his eyes.

The man was an impeccable specimen of masculine perfection.

Muscular and beautiful with a softness that was not weakness.

He had eyes that sparkled and lips that begged to be kissed.

Isaiah was smitten in an instant, and the importance of this man was crystal clear.

"I'm so glad to meet you, Aidan." He saw the awareness in Aidan's gaze. He felt something just as Isaiah had felt the connection, and the bond began to form between them. Aidan looked at their joined hands and then back up at Isaiah, and he smiled.

“You work here?” Aidan asked.

“Yes, I work security with Travis and Hayes.”

“Do you live in the main house?”

"The Pack House?" He clarified, and Aidan nodded. "No, I have my own place on the cliffs.”

“Are you visiting or moving in?” Isaiah asked him, sensing that Aidan just wanted to keep the conversation going, and he was more than willing to oblige.

“I’m not sure at the moment.” The smile remained on Aidan's face, and Isaiah loved every minute with this man.

"Jake, could you come with me? I wanted to get your opinion on something." Travis inserted himself, and Jake caught on immediately.

“Sure.” He said and then turned to Aidan. “Isaiah will continue your tour, and I’ll catch up with you when I’m done.”

“Okay.” Aidan had no complaints, and Isaiah was appreciative of Travis and Jake’s maneuvering, although he sensed a hesitation in Jake. They watched as Travis and Jake headed back in the direction of the main house.

“So, how much of Bay Harbor has Jake introduced you to?” Isaiah began and placed his hand softly on Aidan's upper back.

“We just started. I met the gardeners and the house manager and toured the gardens in the front yard. I think there is still a lot to see.” He took a step closer to Isaiah and looked up into his eyes.

“Have we met before? You seem familiar.” Aidan commented as they began to walk in the direction of the Bay.

The beach was always lovely and quiet. It would give Isaiah the opportunity to have a nice talk with Aidan.

The fact that this man was his mate was still a shock.

When he heard that Jake’s brother was a mate to someone in the pack, he never assumed that this handsome man would belong to him. It was a delightful shock.

"I don't believe we have met. I'm sure I would remember you, but I do feel like I know you.” Isaiah kept stealing touches and glances, which, to his pleasure, Aidan reciprocated readily. "You live in Eastport, I assume." Isaiah wanted to get him to talk about himself.

He wanted to know all there was to know about his precious mate. His wolf was still pushing forward, trying to get a look at their new mate, and he wouldn’t doubt that the beast could be seen in his eyes. Therefore, he tried to keep his gaze on the ground or out towards the bay.

“I work for Sensor Properties as a real estate specialist.” Aidan moved his hand so that the backs of their hands touched as they walked.

After a few hundred feet of awkward touches, Isaiah took the initiative to take hold of Aidan's hand, holding it loosely in his.

Aidan accepted the embrace without comment.

“Henrik is dealing with Sensor in the acquisition of the property to the north. He hopes to expand the Bay Harbor footprint, and I believe he’s interested in some new builds broadening the residential.

” Isaiah enjoyed their easy exchange, but there was a fire inside him that was growing larger by the minute.

He needed more from Aidan than just idle chit-chat. He needed real recognition.

The chance for a deeper interaction came almost immediately. Aidan stopped all of a sudden and turned on Isaiah. “They’re keeping me here because of something I saw.”

“What did you see?” Isaiah had a hunch, but he wasn’t going to offer it up.

Aidan needed to tell him. Isaiah turned toward him then, and their eyes met once again.

The wolf was apparent, and Aidan’s reaction was predictable.

The power of his wolf was showing through.

Being so close to his newly discovered mate made it impossible to force him down.

The wolf wanted what the wolf wanted, and so did Isaiah.

Aidan pulled his hand free and jumped back from Isaiah, but he did not run away.

He stood there, taking it all in from a distance of a few feet.

Fate was doing its job. “I saw a man turn into a wolf.” Isaiah did not speak but kept pushing the power of his presence toward Aidan, flooding him with calm awareness.

"You're a wolf," Aidan stated after a few seconds of uncomfortable silence. "Hayes shifted in front of me because I had doubted what I saw. He was a huge wolf, black and fierce."

“Did it scare you?” Isaiah asked softly, and Aidan gave a quick shake of his head.

Aidan felt like his heart and his mind were all over the place, and he was struggling to understand even a portion of what was happening to him and failing. Was he afraid? No, he wasn't afraid; he was confused and agitated, but it was not fear. Isaiah did not scare him, and neither had Hayes.

“You’re a wolf," Aidan repeated himself, and Isaiah nodded.

“Yes, most everyone you will meet on pack lands will be wolves. There are mates that are humans, fox shifters, bear shifters, and other species, but this is a wolf pack led by the Alpha Wolf Henrik Vaughn.” It confused him further, but he appreciated Isaiah's honesty.

"I don't know how to process this information.

I know it's true; I saw what I saw, and I can clearly see it in you.

The area is teaming with energy, supernatural energy I can feel.

I couldn't feel it before." He was grappling with this sudden flood of evidence that refused to fit into his previous view of life and the world he lived in.

Aidan came closer, one slow step at a time. It felt as if he were being pulled by an unseen force. “I believe you.”

"Thank you," Isaiah said and reached out his hand to Aidan. “I promise to never lie to you.” Aidan took the hand and held it tightly in his own. The contact was settling and comforted him in a way that was more than just supportive; he felt Isaiah’s presence down to his bones.

“Who are you?” There was so much more to this man than just being a friend of a friend who agreed to show him around.

“Isaiah LeBlanc, a security guard for the Bay Harbor Wolves.” He repeated. “Who are you?”

"Aidan Kolly, real estate analyst with Sensor Properties.” Aidan followed suit.

"Let me show you around the property, and then how about I take you to lunch at the dining hall.

" Aidan was feeling a little overwhelmed, and taking a step back for a minute was exactly what he needed. He held onto Isaiah's hand, not wanting to let go because the contact was something he needed. It wasn’t hurting anyone, so he wasn’t going to analyze it right now.

"Thank you, I'd love that. I am a little hungry." Aidan suddenly felt more at ease. "Is the food good at the dining hall?"

“I eat there most days.” He admitted. “The Alpha did not skimp when hiring a chef. The food is some of the finest in the area.”

"Being close to you helps me relax, and my mind settles and clears, and you smell amazing. I don't know what you're wearing, but I want some." He watched as a gorgeous smile covered Isaiah’s face.

“You smell good to Aidan.” He said with a chuckle.

"This means something, doesn't it?" Aidan asked, and at that moment, Derek happened by no doubt on his way to see his brother, the Alpha. Derek had been instrumental in Aidan’s takedown yesterday, and he wasn't sure how he was feeling about the guy at present.