Caribou's Gift by Eve Langlais

Author:Eve Langlais [Langlais, Eve]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: christmas, novella, kodiak, point, eve, langlais, paranormal, romance, shifters, shapeshifters, werewolf, werewolves, military, second, chance, single, mom, parent
Publisher: Eve Langlais
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

He’s going to kiss me.

Crystal knew it. Could see it in Kyle’s eyes and how he moved toward her, his every motion graceful, powerful, and alert. She wouldn’t escape his kiss. Didn’t want to.

Call her foolish, but ever since the moment Kyle had stepped up for them, acted the hero Gigi claimed him to be, Crystal had wanted to play the part of damsel. How unlike her to want a fairytale. She’d long ago given up hope on achieving a happily ever after. However, Kyle made her want to believe again. Like when he played the part of knight. A man with valor who still believed in protecting the innocent. A true prince.

Speaking of whom, in all the stories, didn’t the guy who saved the princess get a kiss for his efforts?

She should and almost had. Despite her anger that he’d butted in, she couldn’t help the elation as he vanquished her daughter’s fear by playing the hero and getting rid of Malcolm. In her relief, and yes, pleasure at his actions, she’d almost given Kyle a kiss back in the parking lot at Walmart. As if she needed a reason to smooch those delectable lips of his.

But she did need courage.

Her yellow belly reappeared and kept her from flinging herself in his arms, with valid reason. First off, Gigi was with them, and Crystal preferred to not indulge in that type of activity in front of her daughter. Secondly, she was scared.

Scared she would, once again, make the wrong choice.

What to do? Take a chance, or keep him at arm’s length?

For once, it wasn’t just her hormones encouraging her to give this guy a chance. After spending time with him, talking with him, and seeing how he was with Gigi, her gut heartily approved. Hell, even her cat purred when he was around. That had never happened before. Was it a sign?

What if I’m mistaken? Could she handle more disappointment? The better question was, would she let fear dictate her choices forever?

Already, she’d spent a year living in limbo, ignoring her needs because of uncertainty and also to ensure Gigi didn’t suffer any more disruption. But was exploring the possibilities with Kyle truly that selfish? In finding the right man, a good man, wouldn’t that benefit them both?

Surely, at one point, we’re due for a run of security and happiness.

Was Kyle the man to help them both? The one who would help them form a family? To help them find a happily ever after?

Gigi certainly seemed to think so. Crystal wasn’t blind. She saw the adoration in her daughter’s eyes when she looked upon Kyle and noted the trust she placed in him. The difference between the bond Kyle had already formed with Gigi versus the one that had never existed between her daughter and Malcolm seemed so obvious. If Crystal did take the next step, she already knew things would be different.

If Kyle could commit.

He’d already proven the tough guy exterior had a chink. He might have

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