Damnation by Anna Lowe

Author:Anna Lowe [Lowe, Anna]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: BluA
Publisher: Twin Moon Press
Published: 2016-04-18T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Simon blinked into headlights. The whole parking lot was lit up like command central. Fire trucks had arrived on the scene, and people scurried back and forth. Some slapped him on the back, others urged him out of the way. He guided Jessica to one side of the bustle, keeping his eyes locked on her.

They’d done it. Jesus. They’d done it.

He held on to her hand, tipped his head back, and tried to pick the stars out of the sky beyond the glare of the lights. Slowly, his vision adjusted and the stars peeked out, one by one. He winced in anticipation of a faint note of scorn from the universe. For the past six months, it had been that way. He’d search for some sign, some hint of acceptance, but all he ever got was the cold shoulder.

But this time, the stars winked and smiled. He looked for Ursa Major, the Great Bear, the constellation that had always guided his clan. And damned if those stars weren’t shining on him the brightest of all. Practically patting him on the back for the long, hard road he’d traveled.

Jesus, they’d done it.

He’d done it.

He bent over Jess and ran a hand over her back, trying to soothe her the way she’d soothed the child. It’ll be okay. Everything will be okay.

Somehow, everything would.

Kyle came up and clamped a hand on Simon’s shoulder longer than he had to. “Good job, man. Good job.”

He managed a grin, then pointed at Jess.

The cop cracked into a huge smile and leaned closer. “The real hero, huh? Our women always are.”

Our women. The women of Twin Moon pack. Yeah, they had a reputation for that.

Simon straightened and subtly stepped between Kyle and Jess. She may have been a ward of Twin Moon pack, but first and foremost, she was part of his clan.

Mine, his bear chuffed with pride. Mine.

Kyle’s gaze danced between the two of them, and he promptly backed off. “I get it. Believe me, I get it.” He grinned. A full, happy grin the cop so rarely showed. “Now get her out of here and take her home.”

Home. Simon liked the sound of that. And the image that came with it: not the thick woods of Montana, but the apartment over the saloon. His saloon.

But there were grateful parents to meet and police questions to answer. Jess handled it like a champ, even though she had to be nearing the end of her rope. She patted the little girl, spoke to her again. So calm and soothing that his bear got all warm and fuzzy inside. She even flashed him a smile. We did it. We got her. She’s safe.

He soared like an eagle, just on the strength of that smile.

When he got Jess into the truck and drove off, his bear felt more settled than he had in years. But Jess… Her lips zipped, her shoulders sagged. Well, it had been a hell of a night. A hell of a morning, in fact, coming on two a.

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