Total pages in book: 17
Estimated words: 15017 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 75(@200wpm)___ 60(@250wpm)___ 50(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 15017 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 75(@200wpm)___ 60(@250wpm)___ 50(@300wpm)
“What about your family?” I ask.
“My parents were killed in a car accident when I was seven, and I was raised in foster care.” My clenches in my chest at the thought of my mate being raised in the system. “But I got lucky. My last foster mother is a sweet little grandmotherly type. She always treated me well, and we keep in touch even though I haven’t lived with her for four years. I try to get back to New York to see her whenever possible.” She gives me the extremely abbreviated version of her life, but I don’t press her for more. Whatever happened in the past is over. From now on, I plan to treat her like a queen.
By the end of the night, I know without a doubt that I won’t survive without Parker. Now, I need to make sure my mate feels the same way.
“Thank you for dinner.” Parker sighs and leans her head against my shoulder as I walk her up the front steps of her house.
She keys in a code and opens the door before turning to me. I wrap my arms around her and whisper next to her ear, “Thank you for giving me a chance to explain things.” I hug her luscious body tight against mine and watch as her aqua eyes darken to navy blue. When I lean over and cover her soft lips with mine, she sighs my name.
Having her in my arms nearly brings me to my knees. I slide my tongue through the seam of her lips and groan as her taste bursts through me. My bear urges me to forget about giving her time to adjust, but I ignore the fucker and pull back.
“I hope I haven’t scared you off.” I wrap my fingers around the back of her head and stare down into her eyes.
“Not at all,” she breathes against my lips. “But I would like to see your inner bear.”
“Are you sure you’re ready for that?” My bear wants nothing more than to meet my mate, but I don’t want to lose all the progress I’ve made with Parker by rushing things.
“I’m so ready.” She steps back and watches as I step back and reach for my shirt buttons.
“I have to be naked to shift or I’ll rip my clothes to shreds.”
“I know.” She bites her bottom lip and watches as I slowly undress.
Once I drop my clothes on the porch, I stretch, and my entire body tingles as my body expands and shifts. The world looks different through my bear’s eyes, and seeing my mate through his enhanced vision for the first time nearly brings me to my knees.
I stare up at Parker, looking for signs of discomfort, but she smiles down at me and runs her soft fingers through my fur. “Wow. You’re gorgeous.” She explores my animal form. “I didn’t realize you’d be so big.” My cock and bear both take the compliment to heart.
After a while, I shift back to human and reach for my clothes. I find my shirt in one of the flowerpots on the front porch and my pants on the white railing. When I grab the pants, Parker lays her soft hand on my arm. “Wait.”
“What’s wrong?” I watch a light pink blush move up her neck as her eyes move over my naked body.
Then she takes a deep breath and mutters, “Nothing’s wrong. I just thought there’s no reason for you to get dressed if you’re just going to remove your clothes again in a few minutes.”
CHAPTER 6
Asher
I blink several times, wondering if I heard her right? My blood heats to boiling while my bear fist bumps the air. Ignoring the fucker, I lay my forehead against hers and ask, “Do you know what you’re asking, little Minx?”
“I’m asking you to make me yours. It’s fast and crazy, but I can’t fight the pull between us.”
“What changed your mind?” Where the hell is this voice of reason coming from, and can I shut the fucker up?
She runs her hand down the front of my chest and smiles seductively. “I can’t fight what’s happening between us, so why even try?”
“This is forever.” I kiss the tip of her nose and walk her backward toward the stairs. “You can’t change your mind tomorrow and expect things to go back to before I made you mine.” Shut the fuck up, dumbass, my bear growls.
“Stop trying to talk me out of this. I’ve already made up my mind.” It seems my mate agrees with my bear. Thanking my lucky stars, I groan and cover her soft lips with mine. As her soft curves melt against me, I lift her sweet body up against mine and stumble up the stairs. By the time I reach her bedroom door, my cock has grown painfully hard, but I ignore the fucker and concentrate on my mate’s pleasure.