Total pages in book: 20
Estimated words: 18899 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 94(@200wpm)___ 76(@250wpm)___ 63(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 18899 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 94(@200wpm)___ 76(@250wpm)___ 63(@300wpm)
“If you’re sure.” I couldn’t imagine losing the close bond I have with my sisters.
“I’m positive you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me.” My heart melts at the look of love shining from his honey-hued eyes.
I’m starting to run out of questions, and it’s getting hard to remember what he’s already told me. A question pops into my mind and I ask him. “Do have tons of extended family?”
“Our family is very diverse. My dad’s brother married a polar bear from Glacier Pass. Since polar bear DNA is stronger than grizzly DNA, there’s a greater chance of having polar bear cubs. My aunt and uncle ended up with three polar bear cubs and one grizzly cub.”
“Oh, man. I’m never going to keep all this straight.” My mind is whirling from his closeness and what I’m learning.
When Thorne covers my lips with his, I realize the rest of my questions can wait. As his tongue traces my inner upper lip, I melt against his body.
When things move a little past PG rated, my cautious side reminds me that we’re in a room made of windows. A rumble moves up Thorne’s throat as I pull back slightly to ask, “Can anyone see us?”
“No. We have complete privacy out here. There isn’t another soul for miles around,” he whispers against the side of my neck before wrapping his strong arms around my body. I melt against his hard muscles while my inner hussy cheers me on. The temperature in the cool room suddenly skyrockets as I feel my blood pound in my veins. “You’re my mate. One day, I’m going to bite right here.” He runs his nose around the area at the base of my neck where my shoulder and collarbone meet. “And make you mine forever. Once that happens, I’ll never let you go.” His teeth gently close over the spot, sending electricity singing through my blood. “My bear wanted me to mark you the first day we met, but I made the asshole wait. Once I let him off his leash, it will be a long time before he comes up for air.” That sounds great to me.
I take a deep breath and tell myself to throw caution to the wind. “Why are you stalling? Make me yours forever.” I’m not even concerned that I just gave the bear shifter permission to keep me. Hello, twilight zone, your new resident is here.
“Once I seal our bond, our hearts will be tied together forever. The equivalent of a human wedding ceremony, except bears don’t do divorce.” His words send a tiny bit of fear and a whole lot of happiness soaring through me.
“I want to be your mate more than anything in the world.” I give him the words plain as day.
Thorne gently bites the back of my neck, completely blowing my mind and sending my thoughts scattering. “Just a nibble to hold my bear over until we get to the main event.” My handsome shifter lifts my chin so I’m staring into his molten honey eyes. His warm hand rubs small circles at the base of my spine, causing my words to stall in my dry throat. I nod my head yes since it’s the only gesture I’m able to make while his gaze holds me captive. I should be a little freaked out that he’s about the bite me hard, but my love for him is overriding my fear. “Make sure you’re in this with me for life.” Thorne gives me one last chance to back out, but it was too late for me the second we met. The smoking hot bear shifter stole my heart at first sight. “Once I make you mine, my bear won’t let you go even if I could. I’ll love you and protect you forever, and that means never letting you out of my sight.”
“I’ve never been surer about anything in my life, Bossy Bear.” It’s the truth. All my worries evaporated when I told Thorne to make me his.
He wraps his massive hand around mine and lifts it to his mouth for a kiss. “Thank God.” When he pulls back, I grumble my complaint.
“Before I make you mine, I want you to meet my bear.” He steps back and starts pulling off his clothes. “I have to be naked to shift or I’ll shred my clothes,” he explains.
My mouth goes dry as I stare at his naked, muscular body. Before I’m able to look my fill, his body stretches and contorts until Thorne disappears and I find myself face-to-face with a huge freaking bear. He’s stunning, I think as I reach out to run my hand through his silky fur. His dark brown eyes meet mine, and I sense Thorne’s presence in the bear form. “You’re so handsome,” I croon as he rubs his furry body against my side. “My handsome mate.”