Savage Mates novel Chapter 93

Chapter Ninety-Two: Driving to his apartment 

“So, more than a girlfriend is your sister.” Tillie asked, her voice was lacking the warmth that it normally did.

The muscle in my jaw twitched and I let out a sigh. “Nicole, yes.” I said, knowing that I should have told her about Jake and my sister this morning instead of her finding out like this.

“Does she make you happy?” Tillie asked Jake and he tilted his head to the side.

“Do they make you happy, Til? I wouldn’t have thought you would end up with three men.” He said, it wasn’t said roughly just a teasing tone that I didn’t like, and neither did Ryan. His lips pulled back, his teeth lengthened and his eyes darkened.

“They do. They all do.”

Her words made my heart beat faster and Ryan looked at her. His eyes softened and his beast pulled back from the surface.

“That’s all I want for you,” Jake said, stepping forward. I growled and he stopped, lifting his hands up in front of him. “I want you to be happy, but if they ever hurt you. You let me know and I’ll take care of it.”

“Jake-” Tillie said, but he cut her off.

“I mean it, Til. You weren’t my mate, but I care about you.” He looked over at me before his eyes moved to Ryan. “I’ll always be your friend.”.

“Thanks, Jake, I’m glad you found your mate.” Tillie said, pulling away from Ryan and throwing her arms around Jake. Squeezing him a tight hug, he wrapped his arms around her waist, holding her tight before letting her step back to join

I didn’t like the fact that he had touched my mate. But I knew that Tillie needed this closer. That the hug was her way of saying goodbye to the relationship that they’d had. I could feel it through the bond that we shared.

Jake turned away from us, heading up the stairs, leaving us alone.

Tillie watched him go, I looked over at her. Watching her eyes tear up as she watched him go.

“Baby girl?” Ryan asked, his voice all soothing and gentle.

“I’m okay. It was just a better goodbye than last night.” She said, reaching out to take my hand in hers. She grabbed Ryan’s hand before looking between the two of us. “I’m ready.”

“Let’s take you to your friend then, kitten.” I said, pulling her towards the garage.

Tillie was quiet as I opened the door for her, helping her into the passenger side of her Jeep before buckling her in. I leaned close and pressed a kiss to her forehead. I knew that seeing Jake had to have been painful for her. “I’m sorry, Tillie.”

“For what?” She asked, her tone was so different than it was earlier. It was like some of that fire was gone and I hated it.

“For not telling you about Nicole. I found out last night after you were asleep and I meant to tell you this morning.”

“It’s fine.” She said, cutting me off and looking away from me. Well fuck, I had a sister. I knew that fine was not really

fine.

“Tillie.” I brought my hand up to her chin, turning her head so that she had to look at me. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to forget to tell you.”

“Jason, I get it. You’re only human-well, you’re not human. But you know what I mean.”

I smiled, “Yeah, I know what you mean,”

Her phone chimed from her bag and she pressed her lips together. “I’m telling you, if we don’t get going, Charity is going to lead a search party for me. You guys don’t know what she’s like when she thinks I’m in trouble.