Total pages in book: 88
Estimated words: 83353 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 417(@200wpm)___ 333(@250wpm)___ 278(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 83353 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 417(@200wpm)___ 333(@250wpm)___ 278(@300wpm)
“Just like you always wanted to.” Sam’s eyes were suddenly shining with tears. Reaching up, she pulled her little sister in for a hug. “I’m so happy you’re finally in a good place,” she whispered in Hanna’s ear. “I’ve been worried about you for so long!”
“Well, you don’t have to worry anymore,” Hanna assured her, hugging her back. “I’m settled now and happier than I’ve ever been.”
Just then the door to Hanna’s bedroom opened and Aunt Luna put her head in.
“Girls, are you almost ready to go? The men are all dressed and waiting—we don’t want to be late for the Christmas party!”
“Coming.” Sam stepped back and fluffed her hair. She was wearing a color other than black for once—a gorgeous ruby red dress that hugged her curves and made her eyes sparkle like sapphires. Linking her arm through Hanna’s, she smiled up at her. “Ready, little Sis?”
“I’m ready,” Hanna assured her. Arm in arm she and her sister walked out to meet their mates.
Standing in the living area were three handsome Kindred warriors, all dressed in tuxes for the formal occasion—their Uncle Bruin, Sam’s mate, R’orn, and Wraith. When Wraith caught sight of Hanna, his eyes went wide with appreciation.
“Little one,” he sent through their link. “You look breathtaking!”
“Thank you,” Hanna sent back. “You’re looking pretty sharp yourself!”
She walked over and put her arm through his, gazing up at him adoringly. She liked him in his traditional ceremonial garb of the furry kilt and fur boots, but there was just something about a man in a tux that melted her.
“You melt me too, little one,” Wraith told her. “Do you remember when you bought that dress, how I said I wished I could escort you to a party while you were wearing it?”
“Yes—you did!” Hanna exclaimed, remembering. “Back when you were a ghost and I was the only one who could see you. But everyone can see you now,” she added. She loved the fact that he was visible to the other people in the room, not just her.
“Yes, thanks to the Goddess. I was so lonely before you came into my life.” Wraith put his arms around her and bent down to hug her close to his big body.
“I was lonely too,” Hanna whispered in his ear. “But now neither of us will ever be lonely again. I love you, Wraith!”
“Love you too, little one,” he rumbled. “So damn much!”
And then Aunt Luna began hurrying them out the door so they wouldn’t be late for the party. As Hanna took her warrior’s hand in hers and intertwined their fingers, she felt a rush of excitement and joy. Her life was complete now in every way and her Gift was no longer a curse. She couldn’t have been happier and it was all thanks to the Goddess, who always had a plan for her children.
THE END?
OF COURSE NOT!
There are always more Kindred stories coming.