Called by the Bear - The Complete Edition: BBW Bear Shifter Romance by V. Vaughn

Author:V. Vaughn [Vaughn, V.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sugarloaf Press

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Lily

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I spent my Fourth of July wandering around in a daze, trying to make sense of the intense sexual dream I had about Victor the night before. It was like the ones that called me to Maine, but times ten. If I didn’t know better, I’d swear it really happened.

I’m attached to Victor as if it did, because I can’t get him out of my mind. I miss him with a bone-deep ache, and I check my phone to see if he’s returned my text yet. Usually, he replies quickly, but I haven’t heard from him since he wished me a happy Fourth last night.

I sigh, and my feet crunch on loose gravel as I make my way toward the Maine Diner. The woman at the bed and breakfast I stayed in last night told me they’re famous for blueberry pancakes. Just thinking about them makes my mouth water when I enter the shiny silver restaurant.

An hour later, I leave with a full belly and a vague recollection of the sale I just made. It’s a good thing I’ve practiced my pitch numerous times in the last few weeks, because I was distracted by my worry over Victor. Why hasn’t he returned my text?

I stumble through two more appointments before it’s time to check into my next inn. As I pull open a squeaky wooden door, my phone dings. I step into the small foyer of an old mansion and grab my phone from my pocket. When I see the text is from Victor, I let out the breath I didn’t know I was holding.

“I miss you terribly. Can I call?”

I don’t bother to reply and call him.

Victor’s deep voice warms me as he speaks, “Hello, my darling.”

A tiny flicker of disappointment licks at me, as I wish he’d called me “precious” like he did in my dream. But I’m too happy to let it bother me, and I gush back, “I miss you, too. So much.” I can’t help the sigh that escapes.

I’m rewarded with his low chuckle before he says, “I was hoping you’d say that. Do you think I could take you to dinner tonight?”

“But I’m all the way down in Kennebunkport. That’s like—”

“Less than three hours. Where are you staying?”

I want to squeal with excitement. “The Arundel Inn. They have a nice restaurant. Should I make us reservations?”

“No, I’ve got it. And I’ll book myself a separate room.”

I’m tempted to tell him he can stay with me, but shyness takes over. “Okay.”

“I can’t wait to see you. I’m already getting in my car.”

I hear the slam of the metal door as if he’s proving the point. I grin at the vision of him slipping on his sunglasses as the sun softens his black hair to brown. My core twinges as I set my hopes on taking our physical relationship all the way tonight. “I can’t wait to see you, either.”

In my head I think, “I love you.”

I’m startled when my imagination makes Victor’s voice say the same in a way that feels as if he really said it.

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