An Unbreakable Bear: BBW Shifter Romance by Stella Bryce

Author:Stella Bryce
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: paranormal romance, bbw paranormal romance, romance, contemporary romance, paranormal, bear, bears, bear shape shifter, bear shape shifters, shapeshifters
Publisher: Ava Catori Books
Published: 2015-03-30T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Ian needed to say good-bye. Their time had been tumultuous, filled with spiked emotions. His ride was there, and he was finally going home. A nurse wheeled Ian into Dallas’s room. He’d be allowed to use crutches when he left the hospital, but it was strict hospital policy to transport him this way when he wasn’t with a therapist. Ian wanted to see her face again, wish her well, and then let go and move on. When he got there, she was gone.

No explanation, no note, just an empty made-up bed. She’d checked out before him and didn’t say good-bye. Ian’s gut twisted. “Right,” he said to the nurse, “I guess we’re finished here.” He wanted to say good-bye. She obviously didn’t. He got it. They were strangers. Who cares that they went through something traumatic together? It didn’t bond them for life. He was foolish to think otherwise.

The dead weight of a boulder sat on Ian’s chest. She was gone. Just like that. Gone. Why did he want to see her anyway? Hell, she was responsible for all of this. He was better off remembering that important detail. She’d stolen his leg, his life as he knew it, and she was better out of his life than in it. He wanted to be angry, to hate her with every ounce of his being, but he knew it was a lie. He just wanted to see her face again.

Ian thought about his leg as the nurse wheeled him back to his room. In bear mode, how will it feel to run with three legs in place of four? His balance, his power, and his place in life had all changed. Ian scowled; she ruined him. This was her fault. He needed to pound that into his head. Instead, his heart thundered and his mind circled the thought of her like a python wrapping around its prey. He couldn’t let go. Ian’s shoulders sank lower as his heart crumbled into pieces. He was dizzy with confusion. How could she have left without saying good-bye?

Returning to his room, he saw her sitting at his bedside, waiting on his return. “There you are,” she said.

“You came?” Ian felt the boulder fall from his chest.

Dallas was surprised. “How could I not say good-bye?”

“I thought you were here going to be here longer? I have no way to contact...” He stopped mid-sentence, his heart in his throat. “Probably better that way. Anyway, good luck.” He stuck out his hand, trying to distance himself the best he was able. Getting attached wasn’t an option.

“The doctor released me. My wounds are healing better and quicker than he expected. I’ve got a long way to go still, but he thinks I can leave the hospital and round the clock care,” she explained. “You can contact me. I just assumed you wouldn’t want to. I mean...” She looked down, unable to finish, swallowed in guilt.

“Right. Well, it’s good to see you. Good luck.” He wanted to say more, but knew it was a mistake.

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