Absentee Wolf [Strays 4‪]‬

[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Older Hero Romance, M/M, werewolves, HEA] Tobias "Toby" Dunham quietly fled Kansas eight years ago. Alpha's orders now compel Toby to return and upgrade the Strays Preserve's security system. Trying to finish his degree early, Kent Matthews is interning at Strays Preserve. His unexpected arrival coincides with Toby's. After a chance encounter Kent instantly realizes why his father's best friend disappeared. Kent is Toby's much younger mate. Toby wants to start a relationship, but Kent had grown up and left no room for his absentee mate. The mate bond is pulling strongly but only adding more damage and confusion to their strained relationship. Insert outside opinions, resentment, and a dash of hormones, and Toby and Kent have a recipe for disaster. Kent has to come to terms with the past and accept Toby's decision if he is ever to have the relationship he's dreamed of. But will Toby have the patience to wait for his mate? ** A Siren Erotic Romance