Total pages in book: 62
Estimated words: 58962 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 295(@200wpm)___ 236(@250wpm)___ 197(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 58962 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 295(@200wpm)___ 236(@250wpm)___ 197(@300wpm)
Okay, wow.
This was a man who faced down four armed drug dealers without a blink. A male who probably wasn’t afraid of anything other than small spaces. Not bad guys or guns or being shot. Apparently, one of his biggest fears was the possibility of missing out on meeting me.
I spent a lifetime trying to curate a controlled, safe environment because my mom moved me from stepdad to stepdad, and here I was with a man who literally changed into a wolf. Who had no problem killing with his bare hands. Who knew I was “the one” the moment he smelled me.
Everything felt incredibly out of control, but in the best kind of way. Like when you’re on a rollercoaster, and can’t wait for the next dip or turn because with complete total certainty that you were safe.
We were alone in a small cabin in the woods. No distractions. No dangers. Only the two of us.
And his wolf.
Roy made me feel totally protected. I’d trusted him with my body–many, many times, but letting him into my heart, trusting him not to hurt me. To feel like I could possibly depend on someone for the first time in my life–it was all encompassing. My chest was warm and full. My body was aglow with the incredible orgasms, and nothing felt better than snuggling skin to skin with the man who believed Fate sent me to him.
Did this make me crazy?
Possibly.
I didn’t care.
“I know it’s probably a lot to take in,” he continued. “My brother mated a human, and she already knew of our existence, and she still wanted to run fast and hard to get away from him when he told her she was the one.”
I laughed softly, bit my lip. “What’s your brother’s name?” I suddenly felt the need to know every detail about Roy’s life.
“I have two–Boone and Ace. Boone’s my oldest brother. He’s the one who mated a human. Her name is Summer, and she’s a country singer. She got a recording deal this winter.”
“Do they live in Montana, too?”
Roy nodded. “We all live up on the mountain outside a small town called Cooper Valley. Ace has a tree farm, and Boone is a retired investor turned lumberjack. There’s a whole pack of us there in Cooper Valley. Wolves are pack animals, so we live near each other.” He was watching me carefully. “Would you ever, ah” –he scrubbed a hand over his stubbled chin– “consider moving away from Denver?”
My heart thudded again.
“I mean–I’m not asking for a decision. I didn’t mean to press you on this. Maybe I could bring you to visit, and you could see what you think?”
Oh God. Poor Roy. This was the most nervous I’d seen the man look.
It made sense. Cities weren’t his thing. His wolf needed to run, and confinement triggered his PTSD. But he believed I was the one. That was quite a conflict.
I ran my fingertips over the hard rise of his pectorals. “I’d, um, I’d consider it.” I didn’t know why I suddenly felt so shy. “I don’t even know if I still have a job anymore. Or want it. I definitely don’t want to live in my house after what happened there.”
Roy’s boyish smile lit up his face even though I’d just admitted my life had pretty much blown up. “I can’t wait to show you. Maybe we could drive back together. I mean, once we know Lazano’s been taken care of, and it’s safe for you.”
“You want to take me to Montana with you?”
“Of course. You’re mine.”
I belonged to him. Casey would say it was a warning sign of a controlling asshole.
It wasn’t like that, though, with Roy.
“Okay.”
Wow. Was I really agreeing to this? It felt so wild and crazy.
But also right. “You, um… drove down from Montana for the home show?”
He nodded.
That fit. He wouldn’t want to fly in an airplane with his issue with small spaces. I couldn’t imagine what would happen if he had to use that tiny restroom!
“So…everyone in your town… are they all werewolves?” I wondered.
Roy’s lips twitched. “Wolf shifters. We don’t hunt humans when the moon is full like in the movies.” His eyes twinkled with amusement. “And not everyone in Cooper Valley. We’re good about keeping it a secret. Hopefully, you will, too.”
I smiled. “Like anyone would believe me.”
“True.” He leaned down, kissed me gently. “Just so you know, I’d hunt you.”
I rolled my eyes. “You’re just humans who turn into wolves?”
“I don’t know if I would say just.” Roy grinned. “We’re super strong. We heal fast.” He showed me the place where he’d been shot, and I gasped because all that was left of his wound was slightly pink skin. It made sense now why he hadn’t been concerned about the wound. Why he hadn’t complained about it hurting him. “We have an excellent sense of smell.”