Ever since we found the two Outcasts, itβs been my goal to get them to join our beach tribe. Handsome, impossible Juth has resisted all my efforts to recruit him and his small son. Heβs made it very clear that he doesnβt belong with us.
But when Iβm trapped at Juthβs side as the beach is invaded by monsters, everything changes. He talks to me instead of pointedly ignoring me. We become friends. Heck, we even share a few stolen kisses. And when the rescue party arrives, he announces to everyone that Iβm his mate and heβs joining the tribe.
Which is great exceptβ¦I never agreed to anything? If I point out Iβm not Juthβs mate, heβll pack up and leave with his son. He sure wonβt give me more of those toe-curling kisses or touch me like itβs the greatest thing thatβs ever happened to him.
Soβ¦I guess Iβm mated? Because Iβm not sure I can give any of that - or Juth - up.