Bearly a Memory: Pacific Northwest Bears: (Shifter Romance) by Moxie North

Author:Moxie North [North, Moxie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Wicked Whims Publishing
Published: 2015-12-06T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

“Baby, what’s wrong?” Tanner rushed to her side. He didn’t hesitate, scooping her into his arms as he seated himself on the bed and settled her into his lap.

He could feel her body start to shake as the tears turned into a torrent of sadness.

“Shhh, Brooke, sweetie did something happen?” He kept his arms tight around her, hoping she’d feel his strength holding her tight.

“I’ve seen so many injuries, wounds, traumatic horrific things. I’ve never seen them actually happen. I never knew that is what a head looked like when a bullet passed through it,” she sobbed.

Tanner realized she remembered something. And the first thing was the night of the murders.

“Oh god, sweetie. I’m so sorry you had to see that.” He didn’t want to push her, so he let her talk.

“I was so scared. I ran, Tanner. I ran. I didn’t know what else to do. I went to my house, and someone had already been there. My door was open. At first, I thought it was maybe maintenance for my condo. But when I pushed the door open, my desk had been rifled through, and my computer was on. Nothing else was taken. It looked like someone was just looking for information. I love TV dramas and figured it wasn’t anyone that I wanted to find me. I went to the bank and pulled money out of my savings and rented a car and drove. I dumped my phone. I could only think of getting away. I didn’t even think about going to the police. I don’t know why.”

“You were protecting yourself. You just wanted to regroup. You were also leading them away from your home and your parents,” Tanner said softly.

“Maybe, but it was weak. Why didn’t I go to the police? Tell them what I saw?”

“Sometimes when we are traumatized, it’s not always clear how or why we react the way we do. I’m glad you ran. I’m glad you ran straight to Apex, straight to me.” Tanner hated what she’d gone through, but he was grateful.

A small hysterical laugh came out of her, “Yes, I did.”

Tanner rubbed her back and said gently, “You remembered?” He knew she did, but he wanted to know if it was everything or just parts.

“I…I dropped my cup. It hit the floor. The water spilled, and I saw blood. I remembered those men shooting the bikers. I could see their heads exploding. It was like a flash. When I saw them die, I remembered everything. It was a rush of memory. My life rushing back at me. It was silly, like how could I have forgotten? It was there all along. Wasn’t it?”

Tanner cupped the back of her head. “Of course, it was. It was just in the dark for a while. But you are back, sweet girl. You are back, and I’m going to keep you safe,” he promised.

“Will you? I know you don’t owe me anything, but I know what they are capable of now. They won’t rest until they make sure I can’t tell anyone what they did,” she whimpered.

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