Chapter 22

“He did.” Porter’s words were kind and reassuring. “So, I see no reason for you to have any lasting effects.”

“It’s called a kelbit. It’s a type of shapeshifter,” Todd said. He rubbed the back of Nick’s head for a few seconds before giving in to what he really wanted to do and pulling his mate against him in a solid hug.

“That other man, could the creature, the kelbit, could it find him somehow because of those eggs or whatever they are?”

“If it did, I never knew about it, and neither did he. I treated him for nearly a year altogether. And we kept in touch for years afterward. I’m guessing he knew what it was and would have known if it’d come for him.”

“The one we…the kelbit that bit Nick was male, and they only mate in their actual form.”