Bearheart Destiny: A Small Town Shifter Romance by Harmony Raines

Author:Harmony Raines [Raines, Harmony]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harmony Raines
Published: 2023-12-06T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve – Tamara

As Tamara and Heath trekked down the last leg of the trail toward Bearheart Ridge, the events of the day played like a surreal movie in her mind, each moment more unbelievable than the last. Only a few hours ago, they had set off to see the ancient cave paintings, which had captured her curiosity. But what she had witnessed was beyond anything she could have imagined and changed her view of the world entirely.

Heath had revealed his secret, a secret that threatened to shatter the boundaries of her reality. He could shift into a bear. The very thought made her head spin. If she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes, if she hadn’t felt the coarse texture of his fur beneath her fingertips, Tamara would have dismissed it as an illusion, a trick of the mind. But it was real. Astonishingly, undeniably real.

The world around her seemed to blur, a mix of awe and disbelief clouding her thoughts. The shock of the revelation still clung to her, draining her energy. Or perhaps it was just exhaustion from the hike, the long trek over rough, untamed terrain that had sapped her energy. But she was grateful for her aching muscles. They were proof that the extraordinary experience was real.

It was worth it, so profoundly worth it.

Tamara stole glances at Heath as they walked, his presence both comforting and disconcerting. How could someone so human harbor such a wild, untamed secret? The way he moved, the way he spoke, everything about him was the same, yet everything had changed.

As they stepped off the trail and onto the flat ground of the large plateau that made up the ridge, Tamara looked over the familiar sights and sounds of Bearheart Ridge, and the town below in the distance, with a newfound perspective. The quaint buildings, the cars, and the people moving around in the distant town, all backed by the serene backdrop of mountains. It all felt different now, as if she were seeing it through a lens altered by magic and mystery.

Heath seemed to sense her turmoil, his gaze often lingering on her with a mix of concern and understanding. “Are you okay?” he asked, his voice gentle.

Tamara nodded, forcing a smile. “Just tired, I think. It’s been...a lot to take in.”

Heath’s expression softened. “I know. I can’t imagine what it must be like for you. If you need anything, if you have questions...”

“Can’t believe I touched you...your bear,” Tamara murmured, stealing glances at Heath as they walked side by side.

Heath caught her gaze and grinned. “Just don’t make a habit of trying to stroke any bear. There are wild ones on the mountain, too.”

“I won’t.” Tamara shook her head. She recalled the sensation of running her fingers through his fur, feeling the raw power beneath. She could still feel the lingering warmth on her skin, accompanied by an inexplicable sense of connection to him.

Was it fate? Was she willing to put her trust in something so intangible?

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