Bearly in Control (Shifters Undercover Book 1) by Milly Taiden

Author:Milly Taiden [Taiden, Milly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781503941564
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Published: 2016-12-12T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

Before she did anything else, Charli went to the stall to let Barry out. She wouldn’t have been able to talk to Mr. Harvey, one of her regular clients, without worrying about Barry. Now that she was home, he didn’t need to be locked up.

“She looks good, Mr. Harvey.” Charli stepped from the cattle stall where a cow with a loaded underside stood eating hay. “She’s healthy, and the baby’s growing well. I doubt she’ll miscarry this time.”

“Good. Pert near killed her last time,” the old man said. “Let’s get her in the trailer. I ain’t had lunch yet and it’s done past noon.” Charli’s stomach growled in response. He chuckled. “Soundin’ like you hadn’t either, young lady.”

She sighed. “It’s been a long day already for me.”

“Yap, one a those. Have me some of ’em sometimes, too.” He closed the trailer’s gate and headed for the truck cab.

“Tell Maureen thanks for the pie. Blackberry is my favorite.”

“Yap, that’s why she made it. Knew I was comin’ over. Call ya when she goes into labor.” She was sure he meant the cow and not Maureen going into labor. She waved as he drove away. She cleaned up, eager to get to the house.

She opened the kitchen door to the aroma of red meat and spices. “Yum. Something smells good.”

A deep growly voice greeted her. “It looks even better than it smells.” He swept her into his arms, apron wrapped around his waist. “And you smell good enough to eat. Again.”

Her face became burning hot. Barry laughed at her embarrassment. “You’re so cute when you’re mortified.”

She slapped him on the arm and pulled away. “Is this for lunch? Steaks? I’m starving.”

He picked up the platter with the meat and made a deep bow. “Your lunch will be ready momentarily, milady. How long are you home? Do you have to go back to the office today?”

She sighed, thinking back to Milkan granting her “vacation” time. “Actually, I’m off for a while. Well, until this situation with you and all the robberies is resolved.”

She should be worried about being placed on leave, but the reality was she wanted more time with Barry, to get to know him. Helping him and seeing where things went with them wouldn’t be a bad use of her time.

His brows lowered. “Wait. Are you suspended? Because of me?” He slammed the steaks on the center island, his face flooding red. “Those fucking bastards. They know you aren’t doing anything wrong. Is it because of me?” Anger, sorrow, and pain mixed in his eyes. He dropped his chin to his chest.

For a second, she stood rooted to the spot. Barry, her Barry, was angry for her. People never worried about Charli. They never cared if she was dealing with too much or the problems that came with her job. Not even her past boyfriends had bothered to ask about her animals. She loved that he cared about her, but she didn’t like that he felt it was his fault.

She put her arms around his waist.

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