Ethan (Blackbeary Creek 1) by Ruby Shae

Author:Ruby Shae [Shae, Ruby]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: BBW, Paranormal, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance, Forever Love, Adult, Erotic, Black Bear Shifter, Mate, Suspense, Violence, Supernatural, Protection, Bachelor, Single Woman, Romantic Suspense, Fantasy, Hearts Desire, Blackbeary Creek, Series, Outcast, Small Clan, Brother's Best Friend
Publisher: Arctic Moon Press
Published: 2016-07-02T04:00:00+00:00

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Ethan stared at the main house from his front porch, and willed Tristian to appear. It had been nearly an hour since their altercation, and he was still waiting for the alpha to cool down, give in, and tell him where Tegan was.

If he had to guess, he would say she was at the cabin, but he didn't want to guess. He didn't want to waste any more time, but until Tristian forgave him, he didn’t have a choice.

Unfortunately, the man was stubborn, and though Ethan knew forgiveness would come, he also knew he could be waiting for a long time.

The screen door to to Graham’s house slammed closed, and Ethan looked up to see the other man walking toward him with his fingers wrapped around two long necks. When Graham reached the porch, he took the stairs two-at-a-time, and handed him a beer.

“Thanks,” Ethan said, accepting the ice cold brew.

He placed the bottle against his cheek, and allowed the cool glass to soothe his aching flesh.

“How are you feeling?” Graham asked.

“Okay. I'm healing, of course, but I think he cracked a rib.”

They could heal from most things, but it still took time, and broken bones needed time to heal.

Graham nodded and took a swig of his beer. Ethan did the same, and they sat in silence for several minutes. As much as Ethan wanted to force Graham to reveal Tegan's location, he didn't say a word. They’d all heard Tristian's warning, but despite that, he knew Graham wouldn't want to break to Tegan's trust.

He glanced at the main house again, but there was no sign of Tristian.

“Is she really your mate?” Graham asked.

“Yes,” Ethan nodded, still staring at the main house. “She's my mate.”

“Why didn't you tell her?” Graham asked.

“Because I'm an idiot,” Ethan sighed, looking at the other bear. “When she turned eighteen, suddenly everything clicked, but she didn't seem to feel the same. I knew she was already struggling with not being able to shift, and she was so young, that I didn't want to put any more pressure on her. I knew if I told her my feelings, she would feel obligated to mate me, and I didn't want to force her into something she didn't really want.”

“In an effort to end what I felt for her, I took my friendship, and tried to stay away as much as possible. It was stupid plan. We all know those feelings don’t just go away, and all I did was hurt her.”

“When she came home from her date the other night, and I saw that mark on her face and her ripped purse…I lost it. I'm sure she told you what happened, but I’m ashamed to say I said things no mate should ever say. That's when I decided I couldn’t do it anymore. I knew I had to tell her, and then deal with the consequences later. Of course, Tristian figured it out somehow, maybe because she asked to leave on the same day, I don’t know, but he sent me away before I could tell her.

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