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Drake. He knew. He'd known the whole time that Adam
was there. He had to have, and he still said those things.
He'd purposely told Adam about Bailey's feelings for him.
How could he? Bailey desperately wanted a hole to open
up so he could bury himself in it. This wasn't happening to
him. It was all just too insane.
Fleeing right now sounded about right. Turning,
uncaring about Drake or Keith or Adam or anyone else,
Bailey fled outside. He made it to his rental car before the
first sob came out.
Footsteps scuffed the ground behind him, a familiar
scent wafted toward him.
We need to talk.
Bailey sniffed, not sure he wanted to have this
conversation right now. He knew what Adam was going to
ask before the other man even opened his mouth.
What?
You know what. Is it true? Frog legs! Can you please
turn around and look at me? Bailey.
Adam touched Bailey's arm. He finally swung around,
meeting Adam's concerned gaze. Staring at the other man
he tried to put what he was feeling into words. He'd had so
much happen this past week that it almost seemed unreal.
What did he really want? Was Drake right? Were his
feelings for Adam nothing more than him needing safety?
Knowing that there was no way Adam would go for him
even if he was single? They'd been best friends for years
and they'd only shared one kiss. Surely more would have
happened if they were meant to be.
No, he couldn't lie to himself anymore. He didn't love
Adam. They definitely weren't mates, and if he was honest,
he'd figured that out this weekend.
Maybe he'd still think his feelings for Adam were true
love if he hadn't met Drake and Keith. What he felt for
those two was so huge he almost couldn't describe it. Drake
was wrong about one thing, though. He wasn't scared, he
was...
I'm an idiot.
Adam smiled, tilting his head to the side. Yeah, I could
have told you that without you having to come out to
Vancouver Island.
Vancouver Island.
Bailey started to laugh, nearly bending double with
guffaws when Adam joined in. They ended up holding on to
each other, trying to find their breath. Bailey felt like a huge
weight had just lifted off his chest. He wasn't in love with
Adam. And he was most definitely an idiot.
Whatever he just said in there, whether parts of it are
true or not... it doesn't matter. You're my best friend, Bailey.
I know you. I see you, Adam said.
Bailey looked up, finally calming down. I'm sorry you
had to hear that. It's not...
Doesn't matter. He shouldn't have said it, anyway.
What else can you expect from ducks, though, huh? Adam
smirked, ducking when Bailey pushed him.
He's right. Well, not about that. But, I did come here
after you.
I figured you did. We're friends. Why wouldn't you
come after me? I'm glad you're here. I'm glad you got even
a weekend away from your dad. He's exactly like my dad,
and it took moving across the country for me to realize I
can't please him and never will. Maybe you had to do the
same.
Yeah, I think you're right. I just don't know what to do
now. I...
Let me guess... You met them.
Bailey nodded, turning and hugging his arms to his
chest. I met them. I never thought there were people like
that, Adam. I mean, I'm not stupid. I just never expected
that they could make me feel the way they did. Do.
Everything's different with them. Brighter, shinier, bigger. I
don't know what to do about it. I don't want to go home.
Not now.
Adam skipped around him until they were face to face
again. Then don t go home. But, what are you going to do
about your dad?
I don t know. Call him, I guess. Oh, shoot. I almost
forgot. Your parents?
Yeah, they re not okay with me mated to a man. Or a
wolf. But, my sisters are ecstatic, and Marcus family is
great. Trust me, I ll be okay. I m more worried about you
right now. You said in your message that your dad said you
have to go back. Will you?
I can t see doing anything else right now. I can t stay.
What would I do?
Don't worry about it. Things have a habit of working
out around this place. Besides, you have your mates now.
They're not going to let you leave, even if you wanted to.
Even if the Mallard is a bit unhappy. He'll calm down
eventually. Especially if you kiss him better. Adam giggled.
Bailey felt his knees turn to jelly. Mates?
Adam froze, staring at him. You don't know?
Know what?
Bailey, come on. I could smell them on you when you
first came in here. I was just waiting for you to say
something when the duck started all that back there. I
figured you knew.
No, no no no! They can't be my mates... I couldn't
possibly be that blind. How did I-I... oh, man. Bailey was
flabbergasted. Mates?
You do realize that what you just described is exactly
how I feel with Marcus, right? It s the mating urge. They
complete you. Their strengths fit your weaknesses and your
strengths shore up their weak points. You re meant to be
together. Can t you feel it?
Chapter Ten
Keith barely had time to take all that in before Drake
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