Dancer's Fated Mate by R. E. Butler

Author:R. E. Butler [Butler, R. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: arctic shifter romance, reindeer shifter romance, reindeer shifter, Holiday Romance, shifter romance
Published: 2018-11-18T17:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Ellie was in heaven, snuggled up with Declan in the big bed in his room, his heart beating solidly under her ear and his arms wrapped around her. She was so content, she knew she could fall asleep easily and it would be the most restful, peaceful sleep of her life. But a magical clock was running, and that meant sleeping, at least for the moment, wasn’t an option.

With a groan, she sat up and looked down at her man.

Her mate.

It was a primal sort of term, but she liked it.

“What’s on your mind, honey?” he asked, tracing an ambling pattern on her arm with his fingertip.

“I need to go home.”

His eyes widened and the softest snarl rumbled in his chest. “What?”

She rolled her eyes. “You know I don’t mean that I need to leave forever. But I need to go home and pack. I’m about to be away from my world for a full year. Not only do I need to tell Layne I’m quitting and moving away, but I need to get my things and figure out how to pay bills and close accounts.”

He glanced at the clock. “I’ve got five hours until I need to be back here to get ready. Let me make a call and we’ll get ready to go back to your place.”

“Who are you calling?” She slipped from the bed and got dressed.

“I can transport you by myself, but we’ll need help to pack and bring your things with us, so it’s easier to just take some help with us.”

“They won’t mind working on short notice?” She found her shoes in the corner and pushed her feet into them.

“Not at all.” He dressed and they left the bedroom, heading down the hall to the large shared bathroom. There were showers, a row of sinks, and private toilets. He’d explained that all unmated males in NPC lived in the same building, what they referred to as the “barracks.”

She used the toilet and then washed her hands. “What’s our living situation going to be like?”

He took her hand and led her out of the bathroom. “Aw, you don’t want to share a bathroom with a bunch of guys?”

With a laugh, she said, “Not really.”

“Don’t worry. There are homes for us to live in. We’ll have to meet with the builders and see what’s available.”

“Could we maybe live near Tom and Neve?”

“I’m sure.” He transported them from the hallway in the barracks to another hallway. A sign next to a closed door read “Security.” “Tomorrow, we’ll see what’s available. And I want you to meet my parents, too.”

He pushed open the door to the security office and stepped inside, drawing her into the room. A man sat at the desk full of monitors, and swiveled to face them.

“Hey, Rhys,” Declan said. “This is my fated mate, Ellie. Honey, this is Rhys. He’s the Dasher reindeer and the head of security.”

She shook his hand. “It’s nice to meet you.”

“You, too. Congratulations. I understand from Declan’s text that you’re going to be joining us in NPC, so welcome.

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